# Sabana Field Research Station Grounds Keeping Services

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240be26q0085

- Solicitation number: 1240BE26Q0085
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Damiano Cataldi Maintenance Services, Inc. for $62,050.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: International Institute of Tropical Forestry (12F430)
- NAICS: 561730 Landscaping Services
- Product or service code: S208 Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: San Juan, Puerto Rico
- First posted: July 21, 2026
- Last posted: August 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/14b8161397a540ee9a53644df2161391/view

## Description

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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1240B26Q0085 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Sabana Field Research Station Grounds Keeping Services This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5 M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The purpose of this contract is to obtain a comprehensive ground maintenance service to ensure the safety, functionality, and aesthetic quality of its facilities.

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the scope, standards, and responsibilities for the contractor performing these services. The intent is to maintain all outdoor areas, roofs, and designated surfaces in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices. Services include routine landscaping, vegetation control, roof maintenance, and pressure washing exterior surfaces, including the roofs to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and visitors.

The Sabana Field Research Station (SFRS) located at Road 983 INT 988 KM 6.5, Luquillo, Puerto Rico.

The Contractor shall perform all work in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, industry standards, and the requirements set forth herein The contractor shall plan, program, administer, manage, and execute the work necessary to perform housekeeping services in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, commercial standard practices, on this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Damiano Cataldi Maintenance Services, Inc. (UEI XQVHMXAYJHQ3)
- Contract: 1240BE26P0085, purchase order
- Obligated: $18,250.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 11 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1240BE26Q0085 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 12C2 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1240BE26P0085_12C2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 21, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 8dadf58e983c4d6b8f8e330a2366b2f9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8dadf58e983c4d6b8f8e330a2366b2f9/view
- July 22, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 1cb1202408734461967b640ee8ab8001. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1cb1202408734461967b640ee8ab8001/view
- July 22, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 7854a01d71b143fa86b5d465fd3cd110. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7854a01d71b143fa86b5d465fd3cd110/view
- August 27, 2026: Award notice. Notice 14b8161397a540ee9a53644df2161391. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/14b8161397a540ee9a53644df2161391/view

## Points of contact

- Maysaa Ittayem, maysaa.ittayem@usda.gov
- jared Machgan, jared.machgan@usda.gov

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