Landscaping Services, Darrington Ranger Station

This contract is for landscaping services at the Darrington Ranger Station in Washington, awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract through a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with ten quotation packages received. The award is restricted to small businesses with average annual receipts under $9.5 million, and offerors must maintain an active SAM registration; size and socioeconomic status are verified through SAM.gov without requiring documentation at submission. The base performance period runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through April 30, 2031, though actual work is limited to five months annually, from May through September, with the remaining seven months available for potential additional services by modification. The scope includes mowing, weed eating, debris blasting, vegetation management, and site maintenance across approximately 3.6 acres per service package, with performance occurring exclusively at the Darrington site and FOB destination terms applying. Contractors must comply with the Service Contract Act, including wage determinations and mandatory paid sick leave at $5.09 per hour with separate accrual from fringe benefits, and must either provide uniforms free of charge or reimburse employees $3.35 weekly for maintenance. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses including protection of government property, combating trafficking, whistleblower rights, anti-discrimination and DEI compliance with strict prohibitions against race- or sex-conscious programs, and payment via the Invoice Processing Platform. All submissions must be a single PDF containing only the SF-1449, past performance records, and key personnel details, with no additional documents permitted. The Contracting Officer, Brian A. Johnson, serves as both CO and COR, with technical oversight provided by Ashley Ross. Failure to comply with certifications, especially regarding DEI or tax compliance, may trigger False Claims Act liability, contract termination, or criminal prosecution. Payment will be processed electronically through IPP, and the government retains discretion to exercise options without obligation.