Garden Maintenance Service for the American Embassy San Salvador
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, through the US Embassy San Salvador, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for Garden Maintenance Services in Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador. This opportunity seeks to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for one base year and four one-year option periods. The official solicitation package, including specifications and submission instructions, is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov after May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive gardening services at the American Embassy San Salvador's facilities and two residences. This includes general landscaping and groundskeeping, falling under PSC S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services) and NAICS 561730 (Garden Maintenance Service).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Duration: One base year + four one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None (Open to all qualified and responsible sources)
- Published Date: October 23, 2025
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: After May 28, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. The Government reserves the right to award based on initial offers without discussions. A pre-proposal conference is planned, with details to be provided in the forthcoming solicitation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of proposal submission. Offers should be submitted in PDF format to the designated email address by the date and time specified in the official solicitation.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; the official solicitation is not yet ready for issuance. All inquiries should be directed to the Procurement Office at CotoAB@state.gov.