Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1315
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Services for USDA Arid Land Agricultural Research Center, Maricopa, AZ
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1315
NAICS
561730
This opportunity is for landscaping and groundskeeping services at the USDA Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, Arizona. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Arid Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) - Acquisition and Property Division - Services Requested: - Weekly landscaping and groundskeeping for a 20-acre desert property - Specialized care for six large Fan palm trees - Irrigation programming and maintenance - Weed control, debris removal, and hardscape maintenance - Minimum 2-person crew required for 8 man-hours weekly - Compliance with ANSI and local desert landscaping standards - Contract Structure: - 1-year base period plus four 1-year option periods - Unique Requirements: - Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Location-specific services tailored to desert environment - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; all services are labor and maintenance focused.
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 1232SA26Q1315 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Landscaping and Groundskeeping Services at the Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, AZ.
Site Visit Information:
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
10:00 AM MST
POC: Roger Clemo
Phone: (520)330-1896 / roger.clemo@usda.gov
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 $9.5 M. This acquisition is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.