Fredericksburg grounds maintenance
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0225Q0037
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Points of contact
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- Kekila Keuma kkeuma@usgs.gov (303) 236-9317
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is soliciting quotes for ground maintenance and upkeep services at the Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory through Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0225Q0037. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide approximately 20 hours of seasonal grounds maintenance work per week from April 1 to October 31, 2025. Specific services include monthly mowing of 15 acres, twice-yearly fertilization and aeration, flower bed maintenance, herbicide treatment, woodland perimeter upkeep, and general facility grounds cleaning. The contract will be awarded using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 for commercial items, with the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror selected. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Kekila Keuma at KKeuma@usgs.gov by 2:00 PM EST on April 25, 2025, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 16, 2025, from 9:00-11:00 AM at 4270 Tesla Road in Woodford, VA.
The solicitation is set aside for total small business participation and will be awarded under the Landscaping Services NAICS category (561730). Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide technical brochures demonstrating equipment and service capabilities. The contract period spans from 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2027, with the initial service period from 04/01/2025 to 11/30/2026. Specific wage rates will be governed by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for Service Contract Act contracts, which establishes hourly rates and additional compensation requirements for various job classifications. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for a base period and an option period, with the total contract duration not to exceed three years. The place of performance is the Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory located at 4270 Tesla Road in Woodford, Virginia, covering approximately 15 acres of grounds.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
1)This Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for ground maintenance and upkeep of the Fredericksburg Observatory in accordance with the attached solicitation.
2) The synopsis/solicitation number is 140G0225Q0037 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
3) The award for this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as appropriate for this acquisition. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quote, conforming to this RFQ is determined to be the most advantageous to the government.
4) A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking "Attachments/Links".
5) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6) All questions and quote must be emailed to Kekila Keuma at KKeuma@usgs.gov.
7) This solicitation has been amended to clarify the Period of Performance and add the applicable clauses and provisions for option periods.
Update #1 ·
1)This Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for ground maintenance and upkeep of the Fredericksburg Observatory in accordance with the attached solicitation.
2) The synopsis/solicitation number is 140G0225Q0037 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
3) The award for this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as appropriate for this acquisition. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quote, conforming to this RFQ is determined to be the most advantageous to the government.
4) A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking "Attachments/Links".
5) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6) All questions and quote must be emailed to Kekila Keuma at KKeuma@usgs.gov.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B03_Wage_Determination_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0225Q0037_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0225Q0037_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0225Q0037.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg grounds maintenance | Award Notice | |
| Fredericksburg grounds maintenance | Solicitation |
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