Pre-Solicitation Notice for Gardening Services at the Embassy and Ambassador’s Residence
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 U.S. Department of State, through the US Embassy Bandar Seri Begawa, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Gardening Services at the Embassy Chancery and Ambassador’s Residence in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. This notice anticipates a future solicitation for comprehensive landscaping and groundskeeping services. Responses are due by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for satisfactory gardening services. This includes maintaining the grounds at both the United States Embassy Chancery and the Ambassador’s Residence.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipating a future solicitation)
- Duration: One (1) base year with two (2) additional one (1) year option periods.
- Estimated Value: The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for the total potential period of performance is USD 206,430.00.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 09:00 AM Z.
- Published: April 28, 2026.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice, indicating that a formal solicitation will be released at a later date. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation and any subsequent amendments. For inquiries, contact Christopher D Pritchett at pritchettcd@state.gov or Aida Muhamad at BSBGSOProcurement@state.gov.