Gardening Services for the American Embassy in Quito,Ecuador
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, US Embassy Quito, Ecuador is issuing a Presolicitation for Gardening Services for its Embassy Compounds and official residences in Quito, Ecuador. This notice corrects a previous contract number typo from 19EC7525R0002 to 19EC7526R0002. The full solicitation is not yet released, but interested parties should prepare for a future Request for Proposal (RFP).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive gardening services to maintain the grounds of the US Embassy compounds and official residences located in Quito, Ecuador. This includes all necessary landscaping and groundskeeping tasks to ensure the proper appearance and upkeep of these facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipates a Firm Fixed-Price contract)
- Duration: One base year with four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified. All responsible sources may submit an offer.
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Response Date: The response date listed in this synopsis (May 26, 2026) is not firm; the actual date will be provided in the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP).
Evaluation
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Award will be based on initial proposals, though discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if deemed necessary.
Additional Notes
A site visit is planned, and its date will be specified in the solicitation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov and have an active SAM account at the time of proposal submission. Failure to register will result in the offer being considered non-responsive. Qualified offerors are strongly encouraged to register immediately.