Notice of Intent Gardening Contract (002).docx
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- Solicitation number
- 19TS8020D0002
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Department of State
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This document is a Notice of Intent for a sole source extension of a gardening services contract for the US Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia. The contract (No. 19TS8020D0002) will be extended to Ste. Yasmine Garden for up to four months, with the intent to maintain continuity of landscaping and gardening services during the summer season. The extension is justified by the embassy's inability to complete a new solicitation process on time and Ste. Yasmine Garden's consistent excellent performance over the past five years.
Interested parties can submit written responses demonstrating their capability to fulfill the requirements by August 4th, 2025, at 4 PM local time. The point of contact is Autumn Muller, Contracting Officer, who can be reached at MullerAA@state.gov or +216-71-107-449. The notice was posted on August 12th, 2025, with a response closing date of August 19th, 2025. The contract falls under NAICS Code 541990 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and the government reserves the right to determine whether to compete the proposed contract based on received responses.
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American Embassy Tunis, Tunisia
Title: Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the gardening Services from Sté.Yasmine Garden Contract Number: 19TS8020D0002 Classification Code: S – Utilities and Housekeeping Services NAICS Code: 541990 – All other Professional, Scientific, and Techncial Services Description:
The US Embassy Tunis, Office of Contracting, intends to award a sole source extension to the Gardening Services contract for the Embassy Compound, CMR and DCR. The estimated period of performance is up to four months.
Justification for Sole Source:
This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the statutory authority of FAR 6.302-2 for unusual and compelling urgency. The US Embassy in Tunis intended to solicit a new Contract, however due to unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to complete the solicitation process by the required date. Therefore, an extension was necessary to continue with the services without any interruption while working on the new Solicitation especially that gardening and landscaping often require continuity during summer season to ensure proper care and maintenance and ensuring that the seasonal tasks like planting, irrigation and pest control are completed on time. Sté. Yasmine Garden has consistently demonstrated during the last five years excellent performance exceeding expectations in maintaining the grounds to a high standard.
Response Information:
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party that believes it can meet the requirements described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses must be submitted in writing to the point of contact listed below and must be received no later than August 4th, 2025 at 4PM Local Time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of Market Research for a competitive procurement.
Point of Contact:
Autumn Muller Contracting Officer American Embassy Tunis Phone: +216-71-107-449 Email: MullerAA@state.gov
Posted Date: August 12th, 2025 Closing Date for Responses: August 19th, 2025.
By the authority of FAR 6.302-2, the US Embassy in Tunis intends to award this sole source extension to Sté. Yasmine Garden without further notice or competition.
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