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Grounds Maintenance Services

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1232SA26Q1095Federal

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Solicitation 1232SA26Q1095 is a Request for Quotation for firm fixed-price grounds maintenance services at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology in Gainesville, Florida. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 561730 consists of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with a total duration not to exceed five years from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2031. The scope of work includes mowing, trimming, edging, and debris removal across ten designated areas, with specific requirements such as maintaining grass at 2.5 inches and providing weekly service from April to September and bi-weekly service from October to March. Award will be based on best value, utilizing a down selection and comparative evaluation process that considers overall compliance, price reasonableness, technical capability, and past performance. Offerors must submit a technical narrative, a completed price schedule, and a draft Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Quotations are due by September 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CDT. A site visit is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Historical data indicates a previous contract value of approximately 26,000 dollars per year.

General Info

Grounds maintenance services for USDA Gainesville, FL, five-year firm fixed-price small business contract.

Contract Value

$46,800

NAICS

561730 - Landscaping Services

Place of Performance

Gainesville, FL, 32608, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Response deadline changed from Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026. The notice description changed.

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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AMENDMENT 0001 issued:  The purpose of this amendment is to:


  1. Responses to contractor submitted inquiries have been provided as an attachment in the "Attachments/Links" section of this posting. 
  2. Schedule Site Visit for Monday, 09/21/2026 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time at the project location.
  3. Extend Date Offers due to Wednesday, September 23, 2026 03:00 p.m. CDT.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 


Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1095 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for grounds maintenance services at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE), located at 1700 SW 23rd Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608 consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods in accordance with requirements as outlined in attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).  The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.


This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730.  The small business size standard is $9.5 Mil.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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