Grounds Maintenance

SOL #: 1232SA26Q0596Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service

USDA ARS AFM APD

BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States

Place of Performance

Tallahassee, FL

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6b928de28576477db781461f86fac97e/view

Timeline

Posted

May 5, 2026

Last Updated

May 12, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Tallahassee, FL, is soliciting quotations for Grounds Maintenance services under RFQ 1232SA26Q0596. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment (0001) has been issued to incorporate the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination. Quotes are due May 18th, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive grounds maintenance for the USDA-ARS-CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL facility at 6383 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Services include:

Mowing of grass
Trimming shrubs
Weeding internal areas between walkways
Edging of parking lot and walkways
Sweeping and cleaning all walkways, drives, and parking lot
Removal of all lawn maintenance debris
Compliance with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items (FAR Part 12)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services), Size Standard: $9.5M
Period of Performance: One Base Year (May 25, 2026 – May 24, 2027) plus four Option Years, extending through May 24, 2031.
Questions Due: May 14th, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. ET (via email to Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov)
Quotes Due: May 18th, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. ET (via email to Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov)
Site Visit: May 12th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET at 6383 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL.

Submission Requirements

Quotes must be on company letterhead and include:

Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number.
Technical Documentation: Capability Statement (equipment, personnel, "meets/does not meet" SOW).
Self-Performance/Subcontracting: State intent; if subcontracting, provide subcontractor's name, UEI, and a signed Letter of Commitment.
Pricing: Total aggregate price for the Base Year and all Option Years (complete Section 5.0 of SOW).
Timeline: Estimated lead time/delivery date.
Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.

Evaluation & Award

Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a superior technical solution, even if not the lowest priced. The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4569, Rev. 30) for Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla Counties, FL, is applicable and must be factored into pricing.