Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0877
USDA ARS NCCCWA Lawn Care and Mulching Services Solicitation
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0877
NAICS
561730
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture (NCCCWA) in Kearneysville, WV is seeking small business contractors for grounds maintenance services. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture (NCCCWA), Acquisition and Property Division - Products/Services Requested: - Lawn care maintenance for approximately 8 acres, including mowing, trimming, and clipping removal - Up to 30 maintenance visits per year - Annual mulching for approximately 20 trees, including bed creation and maintenance with mulch applied to a uniform 2-inch depth - Quantities: - 30 lawn maintenance visits annually - 1 annual mulching job - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) - Firm-fixed-price contract structure - Base year plus four 12-month option years (potential 5-year contract) - Compliance with applicable wage rates - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced - Services must be performed at the NCCCWA facility in Kearneysville, WV
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0877 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grounds Maintenance.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.