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Western Oregon Service Unit Grounds Maintenance

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75H71326Q00032Federal

Submission Closed09/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation 75H71326Q00032 is a request for quotations for a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance for the Indian Health Service Western Oregon Service Unit campus in Salem, Oregon. The scope of work covers approximately 3.71 acres and includes routine mowing, edging, weed and leaf removal, retention pond maintenance, vegetation trimming, chemical applications, and as-needed snow and ice removal. The contract structure consists of a 12-month base period starting September 28, 2026, with four subsequent 12-month option periods. Originally issued as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside, the acquisition was later modified to a Total Small Business Set-Aside and finally transitioned to an unrestricted solicitation open to both small and other-than-small business concerns under NAICS 561730. The government will award the contract based on best value, evaluating technical capability, past performance, and total evaluated price. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the designated procurement emails by September 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. Award is anticipated by September 18, 2026.

General Info

Grounds maintenance contract for IHS Western Oregon campus in Salem, Oregon.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Indian Health Service

Contract Value

$44,266.04

NAICS

561730 - Landscaping Services

Place of Performance

Salem, OR, 97305, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

VYM LLC

Award Issued Date

09/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Performance Work Statement for Grounds Maintenance Services at Western Oregon Service Unit

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Schedule of Items for Solicitation 75H71326Q00049

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Wage Determination 2015-5573 Rev. 28 for Oregon Marion and Polk Counties

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75H71326Q00032 Solicitation Questions and Answers

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IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form 75H71326Q00035

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

4 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 8

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedMay 27

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMay 29

The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedAug 14

Response deadline changed from Jun 3, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026. Set-aside changed from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) to Small Business Set Aside - Total. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 11

Response deadline changed from Aug 21, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026. Set-aside changed from Small Business Set Aside - Total to No Set aside used. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Indian Health Service

Contacts1 person available

OfficePORTLAND, OR, 97209, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Indian Health Service

Office AddressPORTLAND, OR, 97209, USA

Contacts

Jacob Blalock

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

AMENDMENT 4 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This amendment is issued to dissolve the 100 percent Total Small Business Set-Aside and establish this acquisition as unrestricted under NAICS 561730, Landscaping Services and to revise the period of performance. The acquisition is open to both small and other-than-small business concerns. Small business concerns remain eligible to compete. The Government anticipates award by September 18, 2026, with services beginning Monday, September 28, 2026. The base period will be 12 months from the service start date, followed by four 12-month option periods. The quotation response date is extended to September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

Under SOLICITATION INFORMATION, "Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside" is replaced with "No Set aside used." The small-business-only eligibility requirements are removed. All solicitation references stating that quotations are solicited only from small business concerns, that quotations from other-than-small business concerns will not be considered or may be rejected, or that an offeror must remain eligible as a small business concern at the time of quotation and award are deleted. References requiring compliance with limitations on subcontracting applicable to the former total small business set-aside are also deleted.

The following provisions and clauses are added:

- FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

- FAR 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

Quotations shall be submitted electronically to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov no later than September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. The email subject line should read: 75H71326Q00032 - WOSU Grounds Maintenance Quote. This amendment supersedes all previously stated quotation due dates and any conflicting quotation-submission email addresses.

Offerors that previously submitted quotations may submit revised quotations in response to this amendment.

All quotations considered for award must comply with the solicitation as amended.

Except as amended herein, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

AMENDMENT 3 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This amendment is issued to dissolve the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under the Buy Indian Act and establish this acquisition as a 100 percent Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 561730. The quotation response date is extended to August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

The ISBEE/IEE-only eligibility requirements, Indian Economic Enterprise representation requirement, and Buy Indian Act subcontracting limitations are removed. Attachment 3 - IHS IEE Representation Form is withdrawn and is no longer required. All solicitation references requiring submission of an IEE representation or compliance with Buy Indian Act subcontracting limitations are deleted. Quotations are solicited only from small business concerns under NAICS 561730.

The following provisions and clauses are added:

FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (APR 2026) (RFO DEVIATION)

The following provisions and clauses are removed:

HHSAR 352.226-4, Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside (JAN 2022)

HHSAR 352.226-6, Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitations (JAN 2022)

HHSAR 352.226-7, Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (JAN 2022)

FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FEB 2022)

Quotations shall be submitted electronically to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov no later than August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. This amendment supersedes all previously stated quotation due dates and any conflicting quotation-submission email addresses.

Offerors that previously submitted quotations may submit revised quotations in response to this amendment. All quotations considered for award must comply with the solicitation as amended.

Except as amended herein, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

AMENDMENT 2 TO COMBINED SYNPOSIS/SOLICITATION

This amendment is issued to provide response to interested vendors' inquiries and update the email address for the submission of quotations to PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov. Attached is Attachment 6 - Questions and Responses.

AMENDMENT 1 TO COMBINED SYNPOSIS/SOLICITATION

This amendment is issued to implement the requirements of EO 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (DEVIATION APR 2026) applies to this acquisition.

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

Solicitation No. 75H71326Q00032 has been issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price commercial services purchase order for Grounds Maintenance Services for the Indian Health Service, Portland Area Office, Western Oregon Service Unit, Salem, Oregon.

The scope of work includes complete grounds maintenance services for the Western Oregon Service Unit campus, including routine grounds maintenance, mowing, edging, weed and leaf removal, retention pond maintenance, trash and debris policing, sidewalk and stairway cleaning, vegetation trimming, annual pruning, approved chemical applications, debris disposal, and snow and ice removal as needed.

The anticipated period of performance includes one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The base period shall begin on the date stated in the award and continue for 12 months. Each option period, if exercised, will continue for 12 months following the prior performance period.

The place of performance is the Western Oregon Service Unit campus, Chemawa Indian Health Center, 3750 Chemawa Road NE, Salem, Oregon 97305. Government acceptance will occur at the Western Oregon Service Unit.

SOLICITATION INFORMATION

Solicitation Number: 75H71326Q00032

Request Type: Request for Quotation

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services

Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act

NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services

Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 million average annual receipts

Product Service Code: S208 - Housekeeping - Landscaping/Groundskeeping

Issue Date: May 8, 2026

Quotation Due Date: June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Submit Quotations To: jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov

Email Subject Line: 75H71326Q00032 - WOSU Grounds Maintenance Quote

This requirement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. Under the Buy Indian Act, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns under the applicable NAICS code. Offers received from enterprises that are not both Indian Economic Enterprises and small business concerns will not be considered and will be rejected.

Offerors shall submit a completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form with the quotation. The offeror shall remain eligible as an Indian Economic Enterprise at the time of quotation, at the time of award, and throughout contract performance. If an offeror proposes to use subcontractors or teaming partners, the quotation shall clearly identify the proposed subcontracting or teaming arrangement and show how the prime offeror will comply with applicable Buy Indian Act subcontracting limitations.

ATTACHMENTS

- Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items

- Attachment 2 - Performance Work Statement

- Attachment 3 - IHS IEE Representation Form

- Attachment 4 - Wage Determination 2015-5573 Rev. 28

- Attachment 5 - Landscape Map

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated March 13, 2026.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial applies to this acquisition.
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items applies.

Full text available at http://www.acquisition.gov

- FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management - Registration (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023).

- FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management - Maintenance (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014).

- FAR 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999).

- FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000).

- FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014).

- FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984).

- FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (APR 1984).

- FAR 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017).

- FAR 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024).

- FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (OCT 2018).

- FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023).

- FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984).

- FAR 52.237-3, Continuity of Services (JAN 1991).

- FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.240-93, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025).

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES:

- HHSAR 352.224-70, Privacy Act (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.226-1, Indian Preference (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.226-2, Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.226-4, Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside (JAN 2022).

- HHSAR 352.226-6, Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitations (JAN 2022).

- HHSAR 352.226-7, Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (JAN 2022).

- HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FEB 2022).

- HHSAR 352.237-70, Pro-Children Act (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.237-71, Crime Control Act of 1990 - Reporting of Child Abuse (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.237-72, Crime Control Act of 1990 - Requirement for Background Checks (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (DEC 2015).

The Contractor may submit invoices weekly or monthly through IPP. Invoices shall only include services that have been performed. Weekly invoices shall be based on the applicable weekly unit price for completed weekly service periods. Monthly invoices shall be based on the sum of the applicable weekly unit prices for completed weekly service periods included in the monthly invoice period.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

Submission of Quotes

Quotations shall be submitted electronically to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov no later than June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. The email subject line should read: 75H71326Q00032 - WOSU Grounds Maintenance Quote.

The Government may consider a quotation received after the due date and time only if the Contracting Officer determines that doing so would not unduly delay the acquisition and would be in the Government interest. Offerors are responsible for ensuring timely receipt.

Quotes shall include:

Completed price quote (CLIN Schedule of Items) with weekly pricing and extended annual amounts for the base period and all four option periods, and shall include all labor, management, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, fertilizer, herbicide, ice melt, consumables, transportation, disposal fees, insurance, overhead, profit, and other costs necessary to perform the requirement.
Technical quotation addressing the Performance Work Statement and evaluation factors below, including routine grounds maintenance, retention pond maintenance, snow and ice removal, chemical application controls, quality control, equipment, and debris disposal.
Technical submission addressing demonstrated prior experience and past performance on recent and relevant grounds maintenance, landscaping, or facilities support requirements, including at least three references.
Confirmation of active SAM.gov registration for Federal Government contracts and the offeror's UEI.
Evidence of required licenses, insurance, and pesticide or herbicide applicator certifications, if chemicals will be applied.
Completed IEE Form.

Questions

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and pao.doa@ihs.gov no later than four (4) business days prior to the closing date. The subject line shall include the solicitation number 75H71326Q00032.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering price and non-price factors. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror.

The Government reserves the right to:

Make no award
Evaluate quotes without discussions
Communicate with Respondents for clarification purposes only
Exclude quotes that fail to follow solicitation instructions

EVALUATION FACTORS

The Government will award a purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government may make no award if no quotation is technically acceptable, if no offeror is responsible, or if pricing is not determined fair and reasonable.

The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor 1 - Technical Capability and Staffing/Team Approach. The Government will evaluate the extent to which the quotation demonstrates the ability to perform the Performance Work Statement and achieve the required outcomes for routine grounds maintenance, mowing and edging, parking lot and sidewalk cleaning, retention pond maintenance, pruning and vegetation management, chemical application controls, snow and ice response, safety, debris disposal, quality control, and continuity of service. The Government will evaluate whether the proposed staffing, supervision, schedule, equipment, and communication approach are adequate for performance at an operating healthcare campus. If subcontractors or teaming partners are proposed, the Government will evaluate whether the arrangement is organized and enforceable and whether the prime offeror demonstrates a credible plan to manage the work and comply with applicable Buy Indian Act subcontracting limitations. A quotation may be found technically unacceptable if it merely restates the PWS without explaining how the work will be performed or if it fails to demonstrate credible capability to perform and manage the requirement.

Factor 2 - Past Performance. The Government will evaluate the recency and relevance of the offeror and any proposed major subcontractor experience providing comparable grounds maintenance, landscaping, retention pond maintenance, snow and ice removal, facilities support, subcontractor management, and reporting services. The Government may consider references provided by the offeror and information available from other Government or commercial sources. The Government may consider timeliness, quality, customer satisfaction, safety, management of subcontractors, and performance on similar requirements. An offeror without any history of Past Performance will receive a neutral rating for this factor.

Factor 3 - Price. The Government will evaluate the total evaluated price, including the base period and all option periods. Total evaluated price will be calculated using the extended annual amounts for all five line items. The Government will determine whether prices are fair and reasonable. The Government may also evaluate price realism to assess whether the quoted weekly prices reflect a clear understanding of the requirement and are not so low as to create unacceptable performance risk. The Government may determine a quotation unacceptable if option prices are significantly unbalanced, incomplete, unrealistic, or if the price is not fair and reasonable.

Relative Importance: Factor 1 is more important than Factor 2. Factors 1 and 2, when combined, are more important than Factor 3, Price. Price will become more important as non-price quotations become more equal. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced offeror.

Options: The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

AWARD INFORMATION

A single award is anticipated. Written notice of award or acceptance of a quotation furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the quotation shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to award without exchanges, to communicate with offerors if needed, to reject any or all quotations, and to waive informalities and minor irregularities when in the Government interest.

End of Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.