S--LANDSCAPE SERVICES NWS MOON TOWNSHIP, PA

SOL #: 1305M326Q0076Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Commerce

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

SEATTLE, WA, 98115, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Snow Removal/Salt Service (Also Spreading Aggregate Or Other Snow Melting Material) (S218)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2790143c76644ef98d63d2faebb63bcf/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 20, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking proposals for Landscape Services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office in Moon Township, PA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Quotations are due by Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide non-personal landscape services from March through November each year. Services include mowing, trimming, fertilizing, overseeding, edging, weed control, lime application, tree pruning, mulching (dark brown preferred), cleanup (including off-site leaf disposal), aeration, and dethatching. The site encompasses approximately 9.7 acres, with about 1.25 acres of mowable turf. On-site water access is available for contractor use. Offerors must review the revised Statement of Work (SOW) and are highly encouraged to conduct a site visit.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (all or none basis)
Period of Performance: A Base Year (Date of Award - February 28, 2027) plus four (4) Option Years, extending services potentially through February 28, 2031.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services), with a $9.5M small business size standard.
Place of Performance: NWS WFO, 192 Shafer Road, Moon Township, PA 15108-1093.
Payment Terms: Net 30, with nine (9) equal monthly payments anticipated per contract year.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotations Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:00 AM MST.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov.
Inquiries Due: Monday, March 2, 2026, to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov.
Site Visit: Highly recommended. Contact Thomas Plecha at (412) 423-8714 or thomas.plecha@noaa.gov.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a low-priced, technically acceptable approach, considering:
1. Technical Acceptability/Capability: Demonstrated capability, relevant experience (past two years), and understanding of the SOW.
2. Past Performance: Evaluation of related contracts for success, quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
3. Price: Most advantageous to the Government, with options evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement.
Requirements: Offerors must have an active SAM registration (provide UEID/CAGE code). FedConnect® registration is required post-award for contract administration. Proof of biobased product certification may be requested.

Additional Notes

Amendment 0002, effective March 2, 2026, clarified details regarding FedConnect® registration (post-award), biobased product requirements, site acreage, leaf disposal, water access, mulch specifications, and payment structure, and included a revised Statement of Work.