19TS8026R0001 Questions Answers.docx

This file is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation No. 19TS8026R0001, a gardening services contract for the American Embassy in Tunis. The Q&A clarifies key contract details, including that the total area to be maintained encompasses 108,990 square meters. The current incumbent contractor is Ste. Yasmine Garden under contract number 19TS8020D0002, which was previously awarded at a total of $461,530K for one base year plus four option years and a six-month extension.

The related solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by the Department of State for gardening services requiring sealed proposals submitted in English by June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM to the American Embassy in Tunis. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time, with prospective offerors required to contact designated embassy personnel by May 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM for site access and additional information. Award will be made to the responsible company offering the lowest price based on initial proposals without discussions, unless companies in the competitive range require clarification. Offerors must submit SF-1449, pricing information, representations and certifications, IRS Form W-14, and proof of SAM registration with their sealed proposals.