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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0231

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0231
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Commercial Blue Inc. for $125,367.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 561730 Landscaping Services
- Product or service code: S208 Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Miami, Arizona
- County: Gila County (FIPS 04007). https://abierto.us/counties/gila-county-az-04007
- City: Miami. https://abierto.us/cities/miami-az-0446350
- First posted: February 23, 2026
- Last posted: March 12, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/44c747cf9da3432c8213633565c2184a/view

## Description

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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Commercial Blue Inc. (UEI Z6MCUJ2HM1X1)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0111, purchase order
- Obligated: $22,794.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 23 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0111 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0111_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 23, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice 35379b2dfbf14f168fd94852f41d0b0b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/35379b2dfbf14f168fd94852f41d0b0b/view
- March 2, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Notice aee2f03752004bef8184a42adaa42d0a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aee2f03752004bef8184a42adaa42d0a/view
- March 12, 2026: Award notice. Notice 44c747cf9da3432c8213633565c2184a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/44c747cf9da3432c8213633565c2184a/view

## Points of contact

- Shalunda Mix, shalunda.mix@usda.gov

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