North River Ranger District Administrative Site and Work Center Ground Maintenance
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Forest Service is soliciting quotations for Ground Maintenance Services at the North River Ranger District Administrative Site and Work Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires mowing and trimming services. Offers are due Friday, February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive ground maintenance services for approximately 5 acres at 401 Oakwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA. Services include mowing and trimming grass, weeds, and brush sprouts from April through September. Specific tasks involve maintaining grass height between 2" and 4.5", trimming around all facilities (signs, fences, trees, culverts, etc.), removing cut grass from paved areas, and clearing fallen limbs or loose rock. The contractor must supply all necessary equipment, materials, transportation, labor, and supervision.
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price requirements contract. The period of performance includes a base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, extending the potential contract duration through March 31, 2031. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million.
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit: Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, at 401 Oakwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Offers Due: Friday, February 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Quotes must be submitted electronically to Chandria Fulghum at chandria.fulghum@usda.gov.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on a total price evaluation for the base period and all option periods. Offerors must demonstrate their qualifications and capacity by submitting an Experience Questionnaire and a Past Performance Questionnaire. Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days.
Important Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Bidders must adhere to SCA Wage Determination No. 2015-4309, Revision 30, dated December 3, 2025, for labor costs. Amendment 02 corrected the Statement of Work and the period of performance end dates for option years 3 and 4.