Ground Maintenance- USDA, ARS, SHRS, Miami, Florida

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS POSTED 03/02/26. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0231 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grounds Maintenance at United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) - Subtropical Horticulture Research Service located on 13601 Old Cutler Road Miami, Fl 33158. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730. The small business size standard is $9.5 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Site Visit: Site Visit is scheduled for February 27, 2026, at 10:00am ET. Please meet at B89, 13601 Old Cutler Road Miami Florida 33189 and sign in. Latecomers will not be allowed.

Site Visit POC: Michael Winterstein, 786-573-7044, mike.winterstein@usda.gov. The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.