Gardening Services

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 19TS8026R0001, dated 05/07/2026.

• The primary purpose of this amendment is to add Attachment No. 1 - Questions & Answers to the solicitation.

• The amendment does not explicitly state if proposal deadlines or other submission requirements have been modified. Bidders should refer to the original solicitation and any other amendments for complete details.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation No. 19TS8026R0001.

• Total Surface Area: The total surface area to be maintained is 108,990 Square Meters.
• Current Contract Number: The current contract number is 19TS8020D0002.
• Incumbent Contractor: The name of the current incumbent contractor is Ste. Yasmine Garden.
• Most Recent Award Details:
  • Total Award Amount: $461.530K
  • Period of Performance: One Base Year and 4 Option Years, with a 6-Month extension possible as per FAR 52.217-8.

This Q&A document clarifies key details about the scope and existing contract, which may influence bidder understanding and proposal preparation. No specific changes to solicitation deadlines or submission rules are indicated in this Q&A.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for gardening services at the U.S. Embassy Tunis. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract or purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial proposals, though discussions may be held if necessary.

• The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted in English.

• Specific documents to be submitted include:

  • SF-1449
  • Section I, Pricing
  • Section 5 Representations and Certifications
  • Additional information as required in Section 3
  • Completed IRS Form W-14 (for FAR 52.229-11 compliance)
  • Proof of SAM Registration

• Not explicitly stated in this cover letter, but the full solicitation document is attached.

• Proposals are due by June 8th, 2026, at 10am local time.

• No electronic offers will be accepted; offers must be mailed.

• Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal Enclosed for 19TS8026R0001 for Gardening services to: Autumn Muller, American Embassy Tunis, Les Berges Du Lac, 1053 Tunis, Tunisia."

• Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of proposal submission.

• A pre-proposal conference will be held on May 18th, 2026, at 10am local time at the US Embassy Tunis.

• To attend the pre-proposal conference, contact Achraaf Ladhari (ladharia@state.gov) and Besma Mighri (mighrib@state.gov) by May 14th, 2026, at 4pm for information or to arrange entry.

• Bidders should be aware of mailing times and potential delays.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Gardening Services" to be provided to the American Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The primary deliverable is "Gardening Services."

• Further details regarding the specific requirements and scope of work are expected to be found in attached documents, as indicated by "(See attached)" in Item 20.

• The solicitation number is 19TS8026R0001.

• The issue date is May 7, 2026.

• The offer due date is June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

• The contract is expected to be administered by the American Embassy Tunis, GSO/Procurement.

• Payment will be made by the Financial Management Office, American Embassy Tunis.

• Offerors are instructed to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the Standard Form 1449.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, with addenda.

• Offerors are required to sign the document and return three copies to the issuing office.

• This acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The document is a Standard Form 1449 (Rev. 11/2021).