Gardening Services for the U.S. Consulate General Matamoros, Mexico
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, through the U.S. Consulate General Matamoros, Mexico, has announced a presolicitation for Gardening Services. This opportunity will result in a Firm Fixed-Price contract with one base year and four one-year option periods. The actual solicitation is not yet issued but will be posted on SAM.gov. All responsible sources are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming release.
Scope of Work
The contract will cover comprehensive gardening services for the U.S. Consulate General Matamoros, Mexico. Specific details regarding the scope of work will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Duration: One (1) base year with four (4) one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to all responsible sources)
- Anticipated Response Date: March 18, 2026 (for the future solicitation)
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror who is a responsible contractor. The Government reserves the right to award based on initial offers without discussions. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award, as per FAR 4.203-1 (d). This opportunity is also subject to FAR 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
Key Actions & Contacts
A pre-proposal conference is planned, and its date will be announced in the official solicitation. Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to complete their SAM registration process in a timely manner. Electronic responses will be accepted once the solicitation is released.
Primary Contact: Andrew Hudson (HudsonAW@state.gov) Secondary Contact: Matamoros Procurement Team (matamorosprocurement@state.gov)