AMENDMENT 0002 (02/26/2025): Clause Updates

Department of Commerce deviations are incorporated into clauses in accordance with Procurement Memorandum 2025-02 and 2025-03. See SF30 for full details.

END OF AMENDMENT 0002.

AMENDMENT 0001 (02/19/2025): Incumbent Information

The incumbent contract was awarded to Specialized Lawn Care for a 5-year aggregate of $37,186.02.

END OF AMENDMENT 0001.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Non-personal Groundskeeping Services for the National Weather Service (NWS), Gaylord, MI Weather Forecast Office (WFO)

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1305M325Q0086.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (Jan 2025).

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 561730. The small business size standard is $9.5 million.

(v) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services:

CLIN 0001 – Base Year
Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for groundskeeping at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Gaylord, MI, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 04/01/2025 through 03/31/2026.

Provide pricing for each type of service listed below. Estimated annual need is provided.
• Mow all grassy areas on property, trim around buildings and stationary items, edge sidewalks, remove clippings and debris. Approximately 2 acres (estimated quantity 26 annually)
$_______________ each
• Mow field, non-irrigated area. Approximately 1.7 acres (estimated quantity 4 annually)
$_______________ each
• Prune and trim trees/shrubs (estimated quantity 2 annually)
$_______________ each
• Fertilize lawn, trees, shrubs, and provide weed control, apply mulch, maintain weeds in mulched and rock bedded areas (estimated quantity 3 annually)
$_______________ each
• Annual spring cleanup of lawn and bedded areas (estimated quantity 1 annually)
$_______________ each
• Maintain weed-free flower beds, shrubbery, mulched and rock area (estimated quantity 4 annually)
$_______________ each
• Startup sprinkler system (estimated quantity 1 annually)
$_______________ each
• Shut down and winterize sprinkler system (estimated quantity 1 annually)
$_______________ each
• Other (optional): ___________________________
$_______________ each

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1
Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for groundskeeping at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Gaylord, MI, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance 04/01/2026 through 03/31/2027.

Provide pricing for each type of service listed below. Estimated annual need is provided.
• Mow all grassy areas on property, trim around buildings and stationary items, edge sidewalks, remove clippings and debris. Approximately 2 acres (estimated quantity 26 annually)
$_______________ each
• Mow field, non-irrigated area. Approximately 1.7 acres (estimated quantity 4 annually)
$_______________ each
• Prune and trim trees/shrubs (estimated quantity 2 annually)
$_______________ each
• Fertilize lawn, trees, shrubs, and provide weed control, apply mulch, maintain weeds in mulched and rock bedded areas (estimated quantity 3 annually)
$_______________ each
• Annual spring cleanup of lawn and bedded areas (estimated quantity 1 annually)
$_______________ each
• Maintain weed-free flower beds, shrubbery, mulched and rock area (estimated quantity 4 annually)
$_______________ each
• Startup sprinkler system (estimated quantity 1 annually)
$_______________ each
• Shut down and winterize sprinkler system (estimated quantity 1 annually)
$_______________ each
• Other (optional): ___________________________
$_______________ each

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2
Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for groundskeeping at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Gaylord, MI, in accordance with the S