SAM #19KS7023C0001-P00003

Sole Source Contract Modification for Expanded Gardening Services at U.S. Embassy Seoul (YEH Area)

This opportunity involves a sole source contract modification for expanded gardening services at the U.S. Embassy Seoul, specifically covering the Yongsan Embassy Housing (YEH) Area. - The U.S. Department of State is expanding an existing contract with Handuk Iron-Mine & Construction Co., Ltd. - Expanded services include: - Grass mowing (14 times/year, April-August) - Pruning (7 times/year, April-October) - Leaf raking (7 times/year, October-December) - Snow removal (16 times/year, December-February) - The expanded area covers approximately 1,132,759 sq. ft (24.92 acres). - The modification is valued at approximately $675,000, bringing the total contract value to about $3.39 million over the base plus four option years. - The contract is sole-sourced due to the contractor's unique qualifications, security clearances, and ongoing performance. - No specific OEMs or equipment are named; this is a services-only procurement. - Work is performed at the Yongsan Embassy Housing Area, U.S. Embassy Seoul.

Description

Contract Number: 19KS7023C0001-P00003

The changed scope of work includes additional gardening works at expanded areas in the orginal project boundary. Major portions of additional works are lawnmowing, pruning, leaf raking and snow removal.

The original contract approval was made on August 2, 2023 with approval from A/GA.  The requesting office submitted a request to modify the current gardening contract during Option Year 2 to expand the area requiring services due to fire, life, and safety issues and a change in classification of certain areas to common use. The modification is sole sourced.  

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