USCG STATION MARATHON RECURRING LANDSCAPING SERVICES IN MARATHON, FL
Overview
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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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for Recurring Landscaping Services at USCG Station Marathon in Marathon, FL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The requirement includes comprehensive lawn care, tree care, and maintenance for approximately 5 acres. Quotes are due by February 4, 2026, at 11:30 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment for recurring landscaping services at USCG Station Marathon. Key services include:
- Bi-weekly lawn care and maintenance for designated areas.
- Trimming and edging of sidewalks, driveways, fencing, buildings, and tree bases.
- Semi-annual tree trimming for all trees, including those overhanging the property line.
- Semi-annual cutting of brush and vegetation around the interior perimeter of the fence line.
- Clearing weeds from rock beds.
- Disposal of all generated debris. Work must be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: Award Date (ARO) – January 31, 2027
- Option Year: February 1, 2027 – January 31, 2028
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a $9.5M size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Act WD 2015-4583 (Monroe County, FL) applies, establishing minimum wage and benefit rates.
- Invoicing: Mandatory submission through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov/.
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Alera.D.Jowers@uscg.mil by February 4, 2026, 11:30 AM EST. Required components include:
- Pricing for each CLIN/period (monthly and annual service).
- A technical approach or capability statement.
- Past performance references.
- SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include technical capability to perform SOW requirements, past performance (if required), and price. The Government intends to award without discussions.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: January 28, 2026 (COB) to Alera.D.Jowers@uscg.mil.
- Site Visit: Recommended but not mandatory. Contact MKC Ian Widney (Ian.W.Widney@uscg.mil, (307) 256-6400) or DC1 Devon Rauh (Devon.M.Rauh@uscg.mil, 517-320-1060) to schedule.
- Primary Contracting POC: SK1 Alera Jowers (alera.d.jowers@uscg.mil, 571-613-1558).
- SAM.gov Registration: Required prior to award.