USDA-Forest Service - Alexandria Forestry Center (AFC) Grounds Maintenance on the Kisatchie National Forest
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12444026Q0142
- Agency
-
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Place of performance
- Pineville, Louisiana 71360, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Forest Service seeks grounds maintenance services at the Alexandria Forestry Center on the Kisatchie National Forest in Pineville, Louisiana, with quotations due August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and questions due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 561730 with a $9.5 million size standard.
Place of performance includes the Alexandria Forestry Center (7.21 acres) and the old LSU site (3.9 acres) in Pineville, Louisiana. Work is performed weekly during the main growing season between 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM, excluding Federal Holidays, with service hours running mid-March through November. Five Contract Line Items are offered: mowing to maintain 3-inch turf height, edging and string trimming of approximately 6,246 linear feet, landscape bed weeding as requested, shrub and hedge trimming (minimum twice annually), and debris removal and disposal (up to four times annually). The Government reserves the right to award one, multiple, or all line items.
The base performance period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2031. This is a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis without discussion. The previous contract award was to Buck Carter Construction Company Inc for $145,437.00 (base year with four option years).
Evaluation criteria are price and the Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (Exhibit A). Offerors must submit SF 1449, completed SOI pricing for all line items, Exhibit A demonstrating relevant experience within the last three years, technical capability synopsis, personnel and equipment details, subcontracting plans if applicable, and proof of insurance. Small business primes must perform at least 50 percent of contract costs unless subcontracting to similarly situated small businesses under FAR 52.219-14. Quotations must remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt. Site visits are encouraged on August 26, 27, and 31. Amendments 0001 and 0002 incorporate Service Contract Labor Standards (FAR 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43) and Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14).
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
UPDATE - Two amendments were created. Please see the information below about each one. Incorporating FAR clauses are the only reason for the amendments:
SF 30 (amendment 0001) was created ONLY to incorporate 1 each FAR Clause:
FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018). -This document has been added to this soliciation document section.
SF 30(amendment 0002) was created ONLY to incorporate 2 each FAR Clauses:
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022)
FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) All other documents and terms/conditions remain unchanged for this soliciation
Previous Contract: Award #: 12444222P0085 - Contractors: BUCK CARTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC - Pricing: Base Year w/ Four Option Years – $145,437.00
Site Visits are not mandatory, but are encouraged. Please reach out to the customers: robert.wilson3@usda.gov & tara.cloessner@usda.gov to schedule a visit.
- Availability Dates & Times: Wednesday 26 Aug 2026 at 10am CT, Thursday 27 Aug 2026 at 10am CT & Monday 31 Aug 2026 (Reach out for a time on Monday)
- Please email for conformation for a site visit
Offer Submission: Please ensure all offers are submitted to: stacey.phillips@usda.gov
Question & Answer Sheet has been added to attachements
-This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract between the United States Forest Service and the prospective contractor
-Contractors will have an active System for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov account at the time of award and provide the sam.gov Unique Identity Identifier (UEI) in their responses.
-Payment is only made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at: https://www.ipp.for.fiscal.treasury.gov
-Contractors responding to this solicitation shall submit their quote in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR 52.212-1. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluations are (1) Price (2) Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (Exhibit A). The basis for award is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
-This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current version of the FAR
and other applicable laws.
-A complete package will contain the following-Offers submitted without completion of items listed here shall be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award (Submit all offers to: stacey.phillips@usda.gov):
--Standard Form 30 (sign blocks 15a, b & c) - Amendment 0001 created only to incorporate FAR clause 52.222-41
--Attachment 3 Schedule of Items (SOI)
--Attachment 5 Exhibit A: Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (PRQ)
Targeted Period of Perrformance:
Base Year: October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027
Option Year 1: October 01, 2027 through September 30, 2028
Option Year 2: October 01, 2028 through September 30, 2029
Option Year 3: October 01, 2029 through September 30, 2030
Option Year 4: October 01, 2030 through September 30, 2031
-Delivery Locations: Kisatchie National Forest
Alexandria Forestry Center, Supervisor’s Office 2500 Sheverport Highway (HWY 71), Pineville, LA 71360
PLEASE READ THE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1244026Q0142 AND STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) IN ITS ENTIRETY
Update #2 ·
UPDATE -
SF 30 (amendment 0001) was created ONLY to incorporate FAR Clause 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018). -This document has been added to this soliciation document section. All other documents and terms/conditions remain unchanged for this soliciation
Previous Contract: Award #: 12444222P0085 - Contractors: BUCK CARTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC - Pricing: Base Year w/ Four Option Years – $145,437.00
Site Visits are not mandatory, but are encouraged. Please reach out to the customers: robert.wilson3@usda.gov & tara.cloessner@usda.gov to schedule a visit.
- Availability Dates & Times: Wednesday 26 Aug 2026 at 10am CT, Thursday 27 Aug 2026 at 10am CT & Monday 31 Aug 2026 (Reach out for a time on Monday)
- Please email for conformation for a site visit
Offer Submission: Please ensure all offers are submitted to: stacey.phillips@usda.gov
-This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract between the United States Forest Service and the prospective contractor
-Contractors will have an active System for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov account at the time of award and provide the sam.gov Unique Identity Identifier (UEI) in their responses.
-Payment is only made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at: https://www.ipp.for.fiscal.treasury.gov
-Contractors responding to this solicitation shall submit their quote in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR 52.212-1. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluations are (1) Price (2) Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (Exhibit A). The basis for award is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
-This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current version of the FAR
and other applicable laws.
-A complete package will contain the following-Offers submitted without completion of items listed here shall be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award (Submit all offers to: stacey.phillips@usda.gov):
--Standard Form 30 (sign blocks 15a, b & c) - Amendment 0001 created only to incorporate FAR clause 52.222-41
--Attachment 3 Schedule of Items (SOI)
--Attachment 5 Exhibit A: Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (PRQ)
Targeted Period of Perrformance:
Base Year: October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027
Option Year 1: October 01, 2027 through September 30, 2028
Option Year 2: October 01, 2028 through September 30, 2029
Option Year 3: October 01, 2029 through September 30, 2030
Option Year 4: October 01, 2030 through September 30, 2031
-Delivery Locations: Kisatchie National Forest
Alexandria Forestry Center, Supervisor’s Office 2500 Sheverport Highway (HWY 71), Pineville, LA 71360
PLEASE READ THE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1244026Q0142 AND STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) IN ITS ENTIRETY
Update #1 ·
-This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract between the United States Forest Service and the prospective contractor
-Contractors will have an active System for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov account at the time of award and provide the sam.gov Unique Identity Identifier (UEI) in their responses.
-Payment is only made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at: https://www.ipp.for.fiscal.treasury.gov
-Contractors responding to this solicitation shall submit their quote in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR 52.212-1. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluations are (1) Price (2) Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (Exhibit A). The basis for award is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
-This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current version of the FAR
and other applicable laws.
-A complete package will contain the following-Offers submitted without completion of items listed here shall be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award (Submit all offers to: stacey.phillips@usda.gov):
--Standard Form 1449 (sign blocks 30a, b & c)
--Attachment 3 Schedule of Items (SOI)
--Attachment 5 Exhibit A: Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (PRQ)
Targeted Period of Perrformance:
Base Year: October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027
Option Year 1: October 01, 2027 through September 30, 2028
Option Year 2: October 01, 2028 through September 30, 2029
Option Year 3: October 01, 2029 through September 30, 2030
Option Year 4: October 01, 2030 through September 30, 2031
-Delivery Locations: Kisatchie National Forest
Alexandria Forestry Center, Supervisor’s Office 2500 Sheverport Highway (HWY 71), Pineville, LA 71360
PLEASE READ THE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1244026Q0142 AND STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) IN ITS ENTIRETY
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-Forest Service - Alexandria Forestry Center (AFC) Grounds Maintenance on the Kisatchie National Forest | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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