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Grounds Maintenance with 4 Option Years

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1232SA26Q0977Federal

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This contract solicits commercial ground maintenance services under a total small business set-aside, with a solicitation number of 1232SA26Q0977 and a NAICS code of 561730, targeting businesses with annual revenues under $9.5 million. The requirement is for five years of service—initial term plus four optional years—focused on grounds maintenance at a location in Kerrville, Texas, with performance managed by the USDA ARS AFM APD office in Beltsville, Maryland. All quotations must be submitted electronically by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 14, 2026, to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no facsimiles or hard copies will be accepted. Entities must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission and award, and payments will be processed through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. Proposals must go beyond simply acknowledging the Statement of Work and include detailed descriptions of the vendor’s capability to deliver ground maintenance services over the full term, relevant experience working with government agencies, and documented past performance. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST, and interested parties must RSVP by July 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST by emailing attendee names and company details to the point of contact. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. CST on August 11, 2026. Only electronic submissions are permitted, and compliance with all requirements is essential for consideration.

General Info

Five-year grounds maintenance contract in Kerrville, Texas, small business set-aside, SAM.gov registration required, electronic submission by August 14, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

561730 - Landscaping ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Kerrville, TX, 78028, USA

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SBA

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A04_SOW+-+GROUNDS+MAINT+KERRVILLE+1232SA26Q0977.docx

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C04c_Wage+Rates+1232SA26Q0977.pdf

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C04_1232SA26Q0977.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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lynn Hults
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Description -


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 1232SA26Q0977 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Ground Maintenance with 4 option year.  


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 Million  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 


Statement of Requirement


This requirement is for Grounds Maintenance with 4 Option years in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.


Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov.


SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.


Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 14, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.


Responses must include a detailed description of the capability of providing a Grounds Maintenance with 4 option years, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Statement of Work without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.


The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.


A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday July 29, 2026, at 10:00AM CST. Please ensure you email the name of the personnel requesting to attend with the name of the company which they represent to lynn.hults@usda.gov by Tuesday July 28, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST.

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No viable subcontract or supplier opportunitiesThe contract is for a commercial digital subscription service with a strict requirement that the entire scope must be performed directly by the prime contractor without any subdivision or delegation. No subcontracting or supplier opportunities are viable, meaning all work must be executed internally by the entity awarded the contract. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. The place of performance is specified as Beltsville, Maryland, with a zip code of 20705, and the contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically under the USDA ARS AFM APD division. There is no assigned NAICS code or set-aside classification, and no point of contact information is provided in the data. The contract is categorized as a subcontract opportunity, though it explicitly prohibits any subcontracting, making it a sole-award direct performance engagement.

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NAICS: 334516
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Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument
Solicitation # 1232SA26Q1011
This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q1011, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation for the procurement of a Firefly Liquid Handling Instrument, issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The acquisition is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334516 and a size standard of 1,000 employees, meaning only concerns meeting this definition are eligible to respond. All prospective vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of submission and award, and quotations must be submitted electronically via email to lynn.hults@usda.gov without exception—no faxed or paper copies will be accepted. Responses must include detailed technical specifications demonstrating the vendor’s ability to supply the exact instrument as required, and quotes that merely affirm compliance without comparative detail will be disqualified. Quotations are due no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026, with the final day to submit questions set for 3:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on the evaluation of technical capability and responsiveness to the specified requirements, with payment processed through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The performance location is in Raleigh, North Carolina, while the contracting office is located in Beltsville, Maryland, under the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The solicitation is open to all responsible small business sources, and the award will be made to the most qualified vendor meeting all mandatory criteria and offering the best value.
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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NAICS: 238990
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Installation of Electric High Tensile Wire Fencing
Solicitation # 1232SA26Q0939
This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0939, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the installation of electric high tensile wire fencing at the Prairie du Sac Agricultural Research Station in Wisconsin. The project involves securing perimeters for dairy heifer pastures with a base bid covering Fields 1–3 and three optional scopes of work designated as CLINs 0002 through 0004. The work includes demolition and disposal of existing fencing, installation of five-strand orange perimeter fencing and three-strand pink interior fencing on wooden posts, plus heavy-duty hog wire fencing with specific gauge and mesh requirements, and the setup of electrical systems with three grounding rods. All work must comply with detailed technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work and supporting attachments, including shop drawings and quality assurance milestones requiring prior approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The acquisition is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $19 million, and the government will award the contract using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable methodology based on pass/fail evaluations of technical acceptability and past performance, with price as the sole determinant among qualified offerors. The contract is issued as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a performance period of up to 180 calendar days from award, subject to a maximum 12-month completion window. Contractors must be registered in SAM with an active UEI and tax ID, submit a signed SF 24 Bid Bond, and agree to provide performance and payment bonds if required. Labor compliance mandates adherence to Construction Wage Rate Requirements, OSHA standards, and applicable federal regulations, including certification of compliance with anti-discrimination and DEI provisions. Delivery of proposals must be via email to the specified USDA address by 10:00 AM local time on August 7, 2026, and must include a transmittal letter with contact information, SAM UEI, tax ID, and a list of submitted documents. All prices must remain firm for 90 days after the submission deadline, and questions must be submitted via email to the point of contact by July 28, 2026, with explicit prohibition against AI-generated inquiries. Invoicing requires submission of an original and copy to both the Contracting Officer and COR, including all mandatory details such as contract number, description of work, and
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NAICS: 513120
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BioOne Complete
Solicitation # 1232SA26Q1134
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for Subscription and Perpetual Access to BioOne Complete through a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12, with solicitation number 1232SA26Q1134. This is a single-source acquisition intended for the National Agricultural Library, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. All timely responses will be considered, though the government retains full discretion over whether to proceed with competitive award based on submissions. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside, with the North American Industry Classification System code 513120 for Periodical Publishers and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Responsible small business concerns are invited to submit quotations by the deadline of August 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM EDT. The contract will be performed at the agency’s location in Beltsville, Maryland, with Kerrie Hodges identified as the primary point of contact for inquiries.
Periodical Publishers

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NAICS: 484220
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Logistics and F.O.B. Destination Delivery CoordinationThe contract requires the arrangement of freight transportation and final delivery of a grain drill to Mandan, North Dakota, under F.O.B. destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes full responsibility for all shipping costs, logistics, and risk of loss or damage until the equipment is physically delivered to the specified location. This obligation includes managing all aspects of transit, ensuring timely arrival, and handling any contingencies during transport, with ownership and liability transferring only upon successful delivery at the destination. The work falls under NAICS code 484220, which covers special freight trucking services, and is classified as a subcontract under the USDA ARS AFM APD agency. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, indicating a narrow window for submission. The place of performance is clearly defined as Mandan, ND, with a zip code of 58554, and no alternate locations or set-asides are specified, meaning any qualified subcontractor may respond without preference. The contract does not include designated point of contact details, requiring proposers to navigate the SAM.gov portal directly for additional information or clarification. The terms place a significant operational burden on the contractor to ensure seamless execution, compliance with delivery timelines, and full accountability for the condition of the equipment throughout the transport process.
Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

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