Landscaping Lobby & Courtyard

The Department of State seeks landscaping implementation for the lobby and courtyard of the U.S. Chancery at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, with quotations due September 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. The procurement is unrestricted, not set-aside.

Place of performance is Stockholm, Sweden. The scope spans approximately 95 square meters across three planting areas and includes demolition and removal of existing materials, installation of automatic drip irrigation systems, placement of nutrient-enriched soil, black-painted steel edging, red limestone gravel borders, and new plantings per design specifications. The contract period is one year from award date. NAICS code is 56173, Landscaping Services; PSC is S208, Housekeeping—Landscaping/Groundskeeping.

The government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced acceptable offeror based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may occur with firms in the competitive range if necessary. Quotations must be submitted in English electronically to stkgsocontracts@state.gov and include completed SF-1449 forms with pricing separately itemized in Swedish Kronor for cost, VAT, and total cost plus VAT across four contract line items. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time; prospective offerors must contact stkgsocontracts@state.gov by August 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM to register attendance. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management prior to proposal submission per FAR 4.1102; failure to register will result in the proposal being deemed non-responsible. Evaluation factors include price, compliance with RFQ terms and technical requirements, and contractor responsibility per FAR 9.1 criteria. The Performance Work Statement requires compliance with OBO Design Standards, USACE EM385-1-1 safety requirements, provision of a 6-month warranty, weekly scheduling submissions, and daily waste removal. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.