Emergency Grounds Response Services

The contract titled Emergency Grounds Response Services mandates 24/7 emergency response capability to address hazardous conditions including fallen trees, blocked access routes, and storm-related damage requiring immediate intervention. Services must be delivered rapidly to ensure safety, accessibility, and minimization of risk across the designated service area. The requirement is issued as a subcontract under the SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Program Sole Source authority, limiting eligibility to firms certified under the EDWOSB program as outlined in FAR 19.15. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 561730, indicating landscaping and other services related to grounds maintenance and emergency response. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2026, with a response deadline of July 17, 2026, at 3:59 a.m. The place of performance is specified as San Juan, Puerto Rico with a zip code of 00926, though no specific office address or point of contact is provided. The contracting agency is the USDA-FS, acting under the Department of Agriculture. The contract is focused exclusively on urgent, time-sensitive ground response operations with no indication of routine or preventive maintenance responsibilities, emphasizing emergency conditions that demand round-the-clock readiness and rapid deployment.