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Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance Services for US Agricultural Research Services in Florence, SC.

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1232SA26P0223Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service in Florence, South Carolina, has awarded a contract for lawn care and grounds maintenance services under solicitation number 1232SA26P0223, posted on May 12, 2026. This contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to perform the work, with the NAICS code 561730 designated for landscape services. The awarding office is based in Beltsville, Maryland, but all services are to be performed at the USDA ARS facility in Florence, SC, with a zip code of 29501. The primary point of contact for the contract is Jacob Toft, reachable via email at [email hidden], who will oversee contract execution and communications. This procurement ensures ongoing maintenance of outdoor spaces critical to the research operations of the USDA ARS, supporting a clean, safe, and functional environment for scientific activities.

General Info

Small business contract for lawn and grounds maintenance at USDA ARS Florence, SC, under NAICS 561730.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$46,206.96

NAICS

561730 - Landscaping Services

Place of Performance

SC, 29501, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

Award Issued Date

05/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PostedMay 12

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AwardedMay 12

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Jacob Toft

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Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance Services for US Agricultural Research Services in Florence, SC

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