Gardening Services
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy Seoul, under the Department of State, has issued a Special Notice regarding a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a modification to contract 19KS7023C0001-P00003. This modification is for additional Gardening Services at the Yongsan Embassy Housing (YEH) Area in Seoul, South Korea. The action expands the scope of work for an existing sole-source contract due to fire, life, and safety issues and reclassification of common use areas.
Scope of Work
The modification adds significant gardening works to expanded areas within the original project boundary. Major portions of these additional services include:
- Lawnmowing
- Pruning
- Leaf raking
- Snow removal
These services will cover approximately 1,132,759 sq. ft (24.92 acres) within the YEH Area. The need for expansion stems from fire, life, and safety concerns, as well as a change in the classification of certain areas to common use.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (JOFOC for contract modification)
- Original Contract: 19KS7023C0001, awarded July 31, 2023, through full and open competition.
- Contractor: Handuk Iron-Mine & Construction Co., Ltd.
- Modification Value: Approximately $675,335.84
- Total Estimated Contract Value (Base + 4 option years, including modification): Approximately $3,390,984
- Set-Aside: None for this sole-source modification. The original contract was full and open.
- Place of Performance: Seoul, South Korea
Important Information
This notice serves as a justification for a sole-source modification to an existing contract and does not represent a new solicitation or request for proposals. The government intends to use full and open competition for future gardening services requirements after the current contract expires. The response date of April 17, 2026, is likely for public comments on the JOFOC.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Seoul Contract Proposals at seoulproposals@state.gov or 8223974000.