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Award notice, total small business set-aside, first published as combined synopsis and solicitation

Grounds Maintenance Services – Guayama Research Station

1240BE26Q0099

Forest Service, International Institute of Tropical Forestry. Landscaping Services.

22 open like this View on SAM.gov Markdown

Awarded

Damiano Cataldi Maintenance Services, Inc.

$8,000.00 obligated so far on USAspending

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This one was awarded in 2026

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Description

As published on SAM.gov with the combined synopsis and solicitation of August 26, 2026.

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 1240B26Q0099 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Guayma Research Station-Grounds Maintenance

AMENDMENT 0001 Wage rate has been updated

AMENDMENT 0002 C04-5 Guayama Research Station map and grounds information add to solicitation

AMENDMENT 0003 PWS UPDATE

8/21/2026 Vendor queestions and answers from email and Site Visit uploaded 

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 Guayama Research Area is located on the south side of Puerto Rico where the Guayama, Cayey, and Salinas municipalities meet. This property has steep topography which translates to diverse vegetation in the area. Quebrada del Palo crosses the Guayama Research Area from east to west. There are several intermittent streams that feed Quebrada del Palo inside this research area.

Pueblito del Carmen carretera 7712, main gate, Guayama Puerto Rico

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SxgKT3QuMkjFkCpV6

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).

Attachments

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The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

Recipient
Damiano Cataldi Maintenance Services, Inc.
UEI
XQVHMXAYJHQ3
CAGE
3HR03
Vendor location
Carolina, PR
Contract
1240BE26P0093, purchase order
Obligated
$8,000.00, potential $27,200
Actions
2 between September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026
Competition
Competed Under SAP, 24 offers received
Set-aside reported
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Described as
Grounds Maintenance Services at the Guayama Research Area, a Following Up Contract to Avoid Interruption of Services.
Match
solicitation number 1240BE26Q0099 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 12C2 (high confidence)
Record
USAspending award page

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. August 10, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 069713dba3d8451a84fb20c23b6f311e

    5 revisions on SAM
    • August 26, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 21, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 11, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 10, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  2. August 11, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice ac99535a9849432dbf78f956da61e926

    5 revisions on SAM
    • August 26, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 21, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 11, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 10, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  3. August 14, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 2b6366f22e1345fbb2374813a0daae5a

    5 revisions on SAM
    • August 26, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 21, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 11, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 10, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  4. August 21, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice e0e1855ec0ac48458c3b23a92717c2eb

    5 revisions on SAM
    • August 26, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 21, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 11, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 10, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  5. August 26, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice bfe3823efc2447f5af53fac1cbfad7ba

    6 revisions on SAM
    • August 26, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 11, 2026: publish, award notice
    • August 21, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 14, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 11, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • August 10, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

  6. September 11, 2026

    Award notice, originally combined synopsis and solicitation

    Awarded to Damiano Cataldi Maintenance Services, Inc. for $27,200. SAM.gov, notice fd390fa671004351a1d96f2b1594dc6e

    2 revisions on SAM
    • August 26, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • September 11, 2026: publish, award notice

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