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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

LANDSCAPE SERVICES AT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS) WEATHER

FORECAST OFFICE (WFO) LOCATED IN MOON TOWNSHIP, PA

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1305M326Q0076 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for providing landscape services at the NWS WFO in Moon Township, PA.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 561730. The small business size standard is $9.5M.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov

(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: Date of Award - February 28, 2027

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: March 1, 2027 - February 29, 2028

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: March 1, 2028 - February 28, 2029

CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: March 1, 2029 - February 28, 2030

CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: March 1, 2030 - February 28, 2031 http://www.acquisition.gov/

(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102).

See attached Statement of Work which applies to Base Year and all Option Years 1 – 4, and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 2015-4235, Revision No. 32, dated December 3, 2025, which can be found on:

https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

INVOICES TO BE BILLED MONTHLY IN ARREARS. PROVIDE MONTHLY AND ANNUAL

PRICING FOR EACH BASE AND OPTION YEAR. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON

ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD.

(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47).

Period of performance shall be:

Base Year: Date of Award (early March 2026) - February 28, 2027 Option Year 1: March 1, 2027 - February 29, 2028 Option Year 2: March 1, 2028 - February 28, 2029 Option Year 3: March 1, 2029 - February 28, 2030 Option Year 4: March 1, 2030 - February 28, 2031

Place of Performance is:

National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office 192 Shafer Road Moon Township, PA 15108-1093

(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)) can be found on the Request for Quote Form SF18 attachment.

RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026) NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.

1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Quote documents shall include signed copies of the SF 18 and SF 30(s) to acknowledge the solicitation and any applicable amendments. Email quotes are required and can be sent to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov

2. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.

3. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability.

4. Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with RFO 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria may not be considered.

1. Technical Acceptability/Capability.

2. Past Performance.

3. Price.

(End of provision) https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations mailto:kerri.coffey@noaa.gov https://sam.gov/content/home

RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Deviation

JAN 2026)

Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following pass/fail criteria:

1. Technical Acceptability/Capability.

Quote shall include a statement demonstrating the Offeror’s capability to perform the required scope of work, including relevant experience for the same or similar services within the past two years and the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement. The statement must not be a reiteration of the Statement of Work. Failure to address the full requirements of the Statement of Work will be considered a fail and the quote will not be accepted.

The Offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services.

The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

RFO 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Vendors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Please contact Thomas Plecha at (412) 423-8714 or thomas.plecha@noaa.gov to set up a time to visit the site.

All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov

(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b)) can be found on the Request for Quote Form SF18 attachment.

(vii) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 10:00am MST. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES.

IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A

CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.

CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

VIA EMAIL TO KERRI.COFFEY@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO

LATER THAN MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

(End of clause)

(viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c).

Per NOAA Deviation 2025-02/03: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Contracting officers will not consider those representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net.

There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

(End) mailto:thomas.plecha@noaa.gov mailto:KERRI.COFFEY@NOAA.GOV

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

192 SHAFER ROAD

WAD-SAP

325 BROADWAY, SOU6

BOULDER CO 80305

1305M326Q0076

KERRI COFFEY

578-6861

PITTSBURGH WFO PENNSYLVANIA

15108

02/20/2026

03/04/2026 1000 MS

CORAOPOLIS

PA

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1305M326Q0076 BASE

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section III - Description/Specifications Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

BASE YEAR

Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: Date of Award through February 28, 2027

Pricing: $_________ per Month March 2026 through November 2026

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: S218 Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027

OPTION YEAR 1

Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: March 1,2027 through February 29, 2028

Pricing: $_________ per Month March 2027 through November 2027

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S218 Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 to 02/29/2028

OPTION YEAR 2

Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: March 1,2028 through February 28, 2029

Pricing: $_________ per Month March 2028 through November 2028

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S218 Period of Performance: 03/01/2028 to 02/28/2029

OPTION YEAR 3

Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: March 1,2029 through February 28, 2030

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Pricing: $_________ per Month March 2029 through November 2029

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S218 Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 to 02/28/2030

OPTION YEAR 4

Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for providing landscape services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast (WFO) site located in Moon Township, PA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Services to be provided from March through November as required based on length of grass.

Period of Performance: March 1,2030 through February 28, 2031

Pricing: $_________ per Month March 2030 through November 2030

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S218 Period of Performance: 03/01/2030 to 02/28/2031

Section III - Description/Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Landscape Services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) located in Moon Township, PA

1. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Place of performance shall be as follows: National Weather Service, Forecast Office, 192 Shafer Road, Moon Township, PA 15108. The project site consists of approximately 9.7 acres, parts of which are occupied by buildings, roads, walkways, and other paved surfaces.

B. All work performed under this contract shall meet the quality and performance standards as identified. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, material, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Grounds Maintenance from April 1, 2025 to November 30, 2029. Work shall be in a manner that shall maintain healthy grass, shrubs, and plants, and present a neat and professional appearance.

C. It is the responsibility of the contractor to comply with all applicable state and federal laws governing the health and safety of its employees, including all regulations promulgated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Such compliance shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring that all employees are properly trained for the work to be performed and have been supplied with all necessary protective and safety equipment. The Government, at its discretion, may request written safety plans or guidelines for its records.

D. If services cannot be performed due to adverse weather, the Contractor shall perform any and all scheduled services the next duty day with no degradation to existing scheduled services.

2. SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND UTILITIES.

A. Government Furnished:

Electrical power shall be provided on grounds for the Contractor to operate such equipment, as necessary, in the performance of this contract.

B. Contractor Furnished:

i. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and employee training necessary to achieve the quality performance standards of the work in this contract, unless otherwise specified herein.

a. Training shall include all applicable OSHA and other related standards. The Contractor shall submit all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any materials used under this contract containing dangerous or warning labels to the Government Contact Point (GCP) within ten (10) days after contract award date.

b. Furnish employees with appropriate Personal Protection Equipment to meet OSHA standard 1910.132(a) which states: Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.

ii. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary to accomplish the work under this contract. All equipment shall meet all applicable OSHA standards. Contractor shall not use any unsafe equipment or any equipment in need of repair.

3. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

A. Within five (5) days of the contract start date, the Contractor shall submit in writing, the name of the Site Manager and an alternate to the GCP. The Contractor shall supply telephone, cell phone, and/or pager numbers to the GCP for use in contacting the Site Manager. The Site Manager shall conduct overall management coordination and shall be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this contract. The Site Manager shall be authorized to receive any notices of deficiency in contract performance. The notices may include, but not be limited to, the following: non-performance of work, deficiencies in work performed, and notices of proposed payment deductions due to the above. This may be in the form of written and/or verbal communications. The Site Manager shall be available weekdays between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm, within twenty-four (24) hours to meet at the facility to discuss problems.

B. All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be experienced in the type of work involved and familiar with the specifications of this contract.

C. Contractor personnel shall conduct all operations in such a manner as to minimize any inconvenience in the use of the facilities to the occupants.

D. Contractor personnel shall wear all appropriate personal protection equipment as required by OSHA standards.

E. Contractors shall provide documentation of training completion for all on-site employees to the Contracting Officer ten (10) business days prior to the start date in accordance with 1330-52.222-70, NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy.

(http://www.ago.noaa.gov/quicklinks/harassment_training.html ). Training shall be retaken and documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) business days prior to the start of each exercised option year.

4. SCHEDULING WORK AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Within five (5) workdays of the contract start date, and annually thereafter for option periods, the Contractor shall submit to the GCP, schedules and plans to accomplish required services throughout the year. If changes need to be made to reduce conflicts with Government operations, special events, or other occurrences, the Contractor shall meet with the GCP and revise the schedule as necessary. The GCP can request changes to the monthly work schedule so spacing of services is distributed to meet the needs of the Government. The Contract shall not deviate from this schedule without prior approval from the GCP.

5. SECURITY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following security aspects of work performed under this contract.

i. Contractor’s Security Point of Contact

The contractor shall submit a point of contact for security related matters.

ii. Physical Security The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for Contractor use. The Contractor http://www.ago.noaa.gov/quicklinks/harassment_training.html shall maintain physical security management of all operational areas, equipment, data, forms, and products.

iii. The Contractor and/or employee(s) should sign in on the security log sheet when entering the property and should sign out when leaving the property.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINE REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: All services provided under this contract are required to meet the quality and performance standards described herein.

1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision to perform grounds maintenance and landscape services as identified in the Statement of Work.

1. The following guidelines describe what is considered to be the normal industry quality and performance standards for intended services under this type of contract.

2. The following guidelines are for references only and final results shall be the determining factor for the success of failure of this contract. Performance shall be based on the Contractor’s effort in meeting the performance and quality standards, not the frequency or method of performance.

i. Mowing and Trimming Operations:

1. Grass shall be cut from March 1 to November 30 of each year with a frequency to maintain its length between 2” and 3” height at all times. Note: The frequency needed to achieve this specification may vary through the season depending on weather conditions, but typically requires weekly service through much of the growing season.

2. Grass and weeds shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, and other fixed obstacles. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass height. All areas shall be trimmed concurrent with mowing.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining awareness by monitoring the growth of the grass and scheduling cutting/mowing operations as required to maintain its length to specification above.

4. The Contractor shall prevent scalping and uneven cutting. Precautions shall include removal or repair of equipment causing unnecessary damage or procedures causing unsatisfactory mowing.

5. The Contractor shall replace shrubs and trees damaged as a result of its service provision at no additional cost to the Government. If a plant should die or become unhealthy subsequently due to damage caused by the Contractor, the Contractor shall replace the damaged plant or tree with a plant or tree of the same species and size. Plant or tree replacement shall occur within fifteen (15) days of identified damage. The Government is not responsible for damage to contractor’s equipment due to trash, debris, or uneven terrain.

6. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure their trimming and mowing services do not damage trees. If grass seeding is needed to repair damaged areas, use a compatible grass seed mixture.

7. The Contractor shall maintain all open drainage systems; open culverts under driveways and roads free of debris, trash, limbs, leaves, and grass clippings.

8. Grass clippings shall be removed or mulched to provide a uniform appearance after mowing. All improved grounds shall look well manicured at all times.

ii. Fertilize Grounds: The Contractor shall furnish and apply a slow-release fertilizer in two (2) separate treatments; once in late Spring (i.e. late April or early May), and once again in the early Fall (i.e.

September or early October).

iii. Overseed: In the late Fall of each year (i.e. later in October or November), the Contractor shall aerate the grounds (see specifications in Section x below), and furnish and spread grass seed over the entire lawn. Seed shall be a mix that does well in Western Pennsylvania’s climate and is weed-free, at a minimum weight per 1,000 sq. ft. appropriate to the type of seed used (typically 2 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. for Kentucky Bluegrass, but higher for other grass types).

iv. Edging: Grass shall be cut back from all edges 0.5” or 1.5” and not cut deeper than 1.5” to 2”.

Edging shall include removal of vegetation from cracks, and expansion joints in sidewalks, driveways, stone landscaping, and curbs. Grass shall not extend over the edge of parking lots, concrete streets, pads, sidewalks, driveways, paved areas, or curbs in all areas. During the first year of this contract, edging shall be established around evergreen trees where the grass intersects the mulch bed. During the option years of this contract, this edging shall be maintained.

v. Weed Control: Lawns shall be maintained to show continual progress in removal of annual and perennial weeds, including all clover and coarse grass species. Parking lots, plant beds, walkways, stone landscaping, and patio area shall be kept free of weeds, grasses, leaves, and debris. Planting beds shall be kept free of weeds, grasses, leaves, and debris. Sprays specific for problem vegetation are permitted. Contractor shall use Roundup for weed treatment within the fenced-in space surrounding the radar buildings.

vi. Lime Application: The Contractor shall furnish and apply pelletized lime once in the Fall (October or early November) at a minimum rate of 40 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.

vii. Tree Pruning: Remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood from all trees (within 6 feet from the ground). This is a continuous requirement.

viii. Mulching: During the month of May, the Contractor shall provide and place bark mulch throughout all plant beds. Quantities supplied must be sufficient to maintain planting bed areas with a minimum mulch depth of two (2) to four (4) inches. A sample of mulch shall be submitted to the GCP prior to application.

ix. Cleanup: All grass clippings, weeds, and pruning shall be removed from the project premises as necessary. Walks and driveways shall be kept free of equipment and debris. Exterior walls of building shall be kept free of soil. When on the job site, police entire grounds to remove all trash, debris, and leaves. This shall include the vehicle parking lots, walkways, and lawn areas.

x. Aeration and Dethatching: During the Spring (i.e. in April or early May) and again in late Fall (coincident with overseeding discussed in Section iii above), the entire lawn area shall be aerated using a powered aerator set to remove cores cleanly without tearing or otherwise damaging the turf. Coring tines shall be at least 2” in depth. In the Spring only, following aeration, the entire lawn shall be dethatched using a powered vertical mower. Thatch shall be removed to within ¼” of the ground surface. Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris at an approved public or commercial dumpsite.

xi. Dormant Oil Spray: In early Spring when temperature will remain above 40F (i.e. early April), dormant oil spray shall be used on evergreens, ornamental trees and shrubs within the plant beds as an insecticide/fungicide treatment.

xii. Final Work: During the last two weeks of November, the Contractor shall leave all tree mounds and rock beds in a weed-free condition. Grass shall be mowed, weather conditions permitting, regardless of height in order to leave the grounds ready for Winter.

ADDITIONAL WORK OUTSIDE THE STATEMENT OF WORK

Additional work not covered in specifications is performed on an “as needed” and “requested” basis.

Additional work shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to performance. With an approved modification to the purchase order, the contractor shall be compensated for the additional work at an hourly rate, to be included in the contract, plus materials, if applicable. Materials shall be itemized on the invoice and not exceed published price listing.

ITEMIZED SERVICES REQUIREMENT SHEET

The following are services INCLUDED under this contract. The following are major service items and therefore some minor or sub item services may not be listed.

1. Aeration and Dethatching

2. Edging

3. Fertilizing

4. Grass Mowing

5. Lime

6. Mulching

7. Pruning

8. Trimming

9. Weeding

10. Bed Preparation and Maintenance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

The government reserves the right to inspect for quality control. Inspection of work performed under the contract shall be accomplished jointly with the Contractor’s supervisor and the GCP once a month.

The GCP and Contractor shall determine the specific date for inspection. Any corrective action required as a result of an inspection shall be accomplished prior to the monthly billing for that period. The GCP, at any time, may request correction or improvement of maintenance practices if they are found to fall below the standards of the contract specifications. The Contractor shall be notified in writing of deficiencies in performance. Prompt corrective action shall be taken by the Contractor upon written notice of any deficiency.

The preferred method of resolving deficiencies is to allow re-performance to correct the deficiencies.

The Contractor shall be provided with the opportunity to correct substandard performance within one business day. When substandard performance is not corrected within the specified timeframe or the Contractor refuses to re-perform the service, the unsatisfactory service is logged as a deficiency.

Deductions for deficiencies shall be calculated as 1/30th of the monthly unit price for each day that the Contractor fails to correct.

LOCATION

National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office 192 Shafer Road Moon Township, PA 15108-1093

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year: Date of Award - February 28, 2027 Option Year 1: March 1, 2027 - February 29, 2028 Option Year 2: March 1, 2028 - February 28, 2029 Option Year 3: March 1, 2029 - February 28, 2030 Option Year 4: March 1, 2030 - February 28, 2031

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

To be provided in award

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT-REGISTRATION.

(NOV 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

(JAN 2011)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT-MAINTENANCE.

(OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.209-2

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION. (NOV

2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.209-10

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS. (NOV 2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.212-4

TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. (NOV

2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND

REMEDIES. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES.

(JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (AUG 2018)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (OCT 2025)

(Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (JAN 2022)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022)

52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION. (MAY 2024)

(Deviation JAN 2026)

52.223-2

REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE

AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (MAY 2024)

(Deviation JAN 2026)

52.223-3

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY

DATA. (FEB 2021) (Deviation JAN 2026) - ALTERNATE I (JUL 1995) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.

(MAY 2024)

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. (MAY 2024)

Clause Number Clause Title (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM.

(OCT 2004) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

52.240-90

SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS. (Deviation

JAN 2026)

52.244-6

SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (OCT 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed- Price) (Short Form). (APR 1984)

RFO 52.237-1 Site Visit

Site Visit. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

(End of provision)

A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Vendors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Please contact Thomas Plecha at (412) 423-8714 or thomas.plecha@noaa.gov to set up a time to visit the site.

All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov

Standard Language UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

CAR 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be identified under separate cover after award.

The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by issuance of a new appointment letter. The location of the COR will be provided at the issuance of the COR appointment letter.

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010)

The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations which deal with or relate to performance in accord with the terms of the contract.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this clause is to ensure that the contractor and its subcontractors:

(1) Are not biased because of their financial, contractual, organizational, or other interests which relate to the work under this contract, and

(2) Do not obtain any unfair competitive advantage over other parties by virtue of their performance of this contract.

(b) Scope. The restrictions described herein shall apply to performance or participation by the contractor, its parents, affiliates, divisions and subsidiaries, and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as "contractor") in the activities covered by this clause as a prime contractor, subcontractor, co-sponsor, joint venturer, consultant, or in any similar capacity. For the purpose of this clause, affiliation occurs when a business concern is controlled by or has the power to control another or when a third party has the power to control both.

(c) Warrant and Disclosure. The warrant and disclosure requirements of this paragraph apply with full force to both the contractor and all subcontractors. The contractor warrants that, to the best of the contractor's knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which would give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, and that the contractor has disclosed all relevant information regarding any actual or potential conflict. The contractor agrees it shall make an immediate and full disclosure, in writing, to the Contracting Officer of any potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or the existence of any facts that may cause a reasonably prudent person to question the contractor's impartiality because of the appearance or existence of bias or an unfair competitive advantage.

Such disclosure shall include a description of the actions the contractor has taken or proposes to take in order to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any resulting conflict of interest.

(d) Remedies. The Contracting Officer may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if the Contracting Officer deems such termination necessary to avoid, neutralize or mitigate an actual or apparent organizational conflict of interest. If the contractor fails to disclose facts pertaining to the existence of a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or misrepresents relevant information to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the contract for default, suspend or debar the contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract.

(e) Subcontracts. The contractor shall include a clause substantially similar to this clause, including paragraphs (f) and (g), in any subcontract or consultant agreement at any tier expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The terms "contract," "contractor," and "Contracting Officer" shall be appropriately modified to preserve the Government's rights.

(f) Prime Contractor Responsibilities. The contractor shall obtain from its subcontractors or consultants the disclosure required in FAR Part 9.507-1, and shall determine in writing whether the interests disclosed present an actual, or significant potential for, an organizational conflict of interest. The contractor shall identify and avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any subcontractor organizational conflict prior to award of the contract to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. If the subcontractor's organizational conflict cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, the contractor must obtain the written approval of the Contracting Officer prior to entering into the subcontract. If the contractor becomes aware of a subcontractor's potential or actual organizational conflict of interest after contract award, the contractor agrees that the Contractor may be required to eliminate the subcontractor from its team, at the contractor's own risk.

(g) Waiver. The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects which will survive the performance of this contract and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future. Accordingly, the contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the Head of the Contracting Activity by submitting such waiver request to the Contracting Officer, including a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries. (APR 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO KERRI.COFFEY@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.233-70 Agency protests. (APR 2010)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) The contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 FR 16,651 (April 6, 1999).

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

Casey Keating Acting Branch Chief SAP Western Acquisitions Division 325 Broadway, SOU6 Boulder, CO 80305-3328

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address:

Chad Hepp Director Western Acquisitions Division 325 Broadway, SOU6 Boulder, CO 80305-3328

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C.

Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests. (APR 2010)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C.

Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858.

(End of clause)

NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.222-70 NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)

In accordance with NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 202-1106, NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy, it is the policy of NOAA to maintain a work environment free from sexual assault and sexual harassment. NOAA prohibits sexual assault and sexual harassment by or of any employee, supervisor, manager, contractor, vendor, affiliate, or other individual with whom NOAA employees come into contact by the virtue of their work for NOAA.

(a) Definitions.

Contractor Employees - The term “contractor employees,” as used in this solicitation and contract language, refers to employees of the prime contractor or its subcontractors, affiliates, consultants, or team members.

Sexual Assault - The term sexual assault, as used in this solicitation and contract language, means any conduct proscribed by state or federal sexual abuse laws, including, but not limited to, those defined in chapter 109A of title 18 of the U.S. Code (sexual abuse), and assaults committed both by offenders who are strangers to the victim and by offenders who are known or related by blood or marriage to the victim.

Sexual Harassment - As defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when any of the following are true:

● Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual's employment;

● Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual;

● The conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

The main characteristics of sexual harassment are that the harasser's conduct is targeted against the recipient’s sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and is unwelcome to the recipient. It may include, but is not limited to: offensive jokes, slurs, epithets or name calling, undue attention, physical assaults or threats, unwelcome touching or contact, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, constant or unwelcome questions about an individual's identity, and offensive objects or pictures.

(b) Requirements.

1. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that contractor employees maintain the highest degree of conduct and standards in performance of the contract. In support of this, NOAA urges its contractors to develop and enforce comprehensive company policy addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment.

2. The contractor shall include wording substantially the same as this solicitation and contract language in every subcontract so that it is binding upon each subcontractor.

3. If a contractor employee observes or is the object of sexual assault or sexual harassment, he or she is highly encouraged to report the matter, as soon as possible, to their immediate supervisor, the COR, subset of the COR (e.g. Task Manager or Assistant COR), or contracting officer (CO) if a COR is not assigned to the contract. The contract employee may also contact the NOAA Civil Rights Office to obtain guidance on reporting instances of sexual assault or sexual harassment.