# Grounds Maintenance Services – Guayama Research Station

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240be26q0099

- Solicitation number: 1240BE26Q0099
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Damiano Cataldi Maintenance Services, Inc. for $27,200.00
- 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: Guayama, Puerto Rico
- First posted: August 10, 2026
- Last posted: September 11, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fd390fa671004351a1d96f2b1594dc6e/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 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).

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Damiano Cataldi Maintenance Services, Inc. (UEI XQVHMXAYJHQ3)
- Contract: 1240BE26P0093, purchase order
- Obligated: $1,600.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 24 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1240BE26Q0099 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 12C2 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1240BE26P0093_12C2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 10, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 069713dba3d8451a84fb20c23b6f311e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/069713dba3d8451a84fb20c23b6f311e/view
- August 11, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice ac99535a9849432dbf78f956da61e926. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ac99535a9849432dbf78f956da61e926/view
- August 14, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 2b6366f22e1345fbb2374813a0daae5a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2b6366f22e1345fbb2374813a0daae5a/view
- August 21, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice e0e1855ec0ac48458c3b23a92717c2eb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e0e1855ec0ac48458c3b23a92717c2eb/view
- August 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice bfe3823efc2447f5af53fac1cbfad7ba. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bfe3823efc2447f5af53fac1cbfad7ba/view
- September 11, 2026: Award notice. Notice fd390fa671004351a1d96f2b1594dc6e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fd390fa671004351a1d96f2b1594dc6e/view

## Points of contact

- jared Machgan, jared.machgan@usda.gov

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