S--LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERV

The contract solicits comprehensive landscaping services for the National Weather Service office in Jackson, Mississippi, under solicitation number 1305M326Q0303, issued by the Department of Commerce’s NOAA through its Washington Area Division. The effort is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a five-year performance period, including a base year from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through 2031. Work includes weekly mowing during peak growing months, bi-weekly maintenance during cooler months, edging, weed control, pruning, mulch replacement, and annual fertilization across approximately 3,000 to 40,500 square feet of property, including lawns, native grasses, gravel areas, plant beds, parking lots, walks, driveways, and curbs. All services must be performed without disrupting Government operations and require strict adherence to the attached Statement of Work and Wage Determination 2015-5153 Rev 30. Contractors must use only non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and renewable-sourced products, with Safety Data Sheets submitted and approved in advance, and all pesticide applications must be performed by state-certified applicators. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to self-certify their small business status and maintain an active SAM.gov registration with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code. Proposals must include a technical capability statement verifying experience with two comparable projects from the past three years, including client names, contract numbers, completion dates, and scope alignment, alongside a firm-fixed-price breakdown for the base year and all option years using SF-1449 or company letterhead. Evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology—technical acceptability is determined first using a binary Pass/Fail standard, and among all technically acceptable offers, award is made to the lowest price. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF, and payments will be processed through the WAD-NWS office in Seattle. Site access requires 72-hour advance notice and escorted entry for secured areas, and contractors must independently obtain all necessary licenses and permits. The contract explicitly prohibits personal services, ensures no employer-employee relationship with the Government, requires immediate