S--LANDSCAPE SERVICES NWS MOON TOWNSHIP, PA

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) revises the Statement of Work (SOW) regarding Performance Standards and Guideline Requirements, specifically for "Tree and Hedges/Bushes Pruning." It also extends the deadline for submitting questions to Thursday, March 5, 2026, and changes the quote due date to Monday, March 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.

Amendment 0002 addressed vendor questions received as of 02/28/2026 and included a revised SOW with no other changes.

Amendment 0001 clarified that the services are for Landscape Services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Moon Township, PA.

• Statement of Work, Performance Standards and Guideline Requirements, Section 1, Sub-section vii, Tree and Hedges/Bushes Pruning.

• Questions submission deadline.

• Quote due date.

• Proposal submission deadline extended to Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.

• Deadline for submitting questions extended to Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 1305M326Q0076, effective February 20, 2026. It primarily addresses vendor questions and provides a revised Statement of Work (SOW).

Key changes and clarifications include:

• FedConnect® Registration: Registration is required post-award, not at the time of bid submission.

• Biobased Product Certification (FAR 52.223-1): The contractor is required to provide proof of using biobased products upon request. Specific documentation requirements for mulch, fertilizers, etc., should be reviewed in FAR 52.223-1.

• Turf Acreage: The total site is approximately 9.7 acres, with approximately 1.25 acres of mowable turf.

• Leaf Collection: Leaves must be disposed of off-site. The SOW has been revised to clarify that cleanup includes removal and off-site disposal of leaves.

• Water Access: On-site water access is available via two hose-spigots for contractor use.

• Mulch Specifications: The preferred color for mulch is dark brown, with no specific preference on type.

• Additional Work: The SOW section "Additional Work Outside the Statement of Work" has been deleted.

• Number of Payments: Nine (9) equal monthly payments are anticipated per contract year, though payments may be prorated.

• Statement of Work Revision: A revised SOW is included, detailing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office in Moon Township, PA. This includes scope of work, contractor-furnished supplies/materials/equipment, contractor personnel requirements, scheduling, security, and performance standards.

• Statement of Work (SOW) - Revised and incorporated.

• Specific clauses and sections within the SOW related to cleanup, additional work, and performance standards have been modified or clarified.

• The document clarifies requirements for bidders, particularly regarding FedConnect® registration and biobased product documentation.

• The revised SOW provides detailed requirements for the landscape services.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001), effective 02/20/2026, clarifies that the solicitation is for landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) located in Moon Township, PA.

This amendment modifies the original solicitation (1305M326Q0076) to provide this clarification.

No specific impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is mentioned, but bidders should note the clarified scope of services and location.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Moon Township, PA. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5M.

Services include providing all labor, equipment, and materials for landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, edging, weed control, lime application, tree pruning, mulching, cleanup, aeration, and dethatching. Services are to be provided from March through November, as required by grass length.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (Date of Award - February 28, 2027) plus four (4) Option Years (March 1, 2027 - February 28, 2031).

• Payment Terms: Net 30.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov by WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, 10:00 AM MST.

• Offerors must have an active SAM registration and provide their UEID/CAGE code.

• Evaluation Criteria: Technical Acceptability/Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• A site visit is highly recommended but not required.

• Set-aside for small business concerns.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. Full text may be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.

• Inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to KERRI.COFFEY@NOAA.GOV no later than MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026.

• FedConnect® will be used for contract administration.