S--EO 14398 - This requirement is for support services Washington Water Science Ce
Department of the Interior · U.S. Geological Survey · OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Compliance matrix
Every stated and implied requirement, its source section, whether it is mandatory, and where your response will address it.
Proposal outline
A submission skeleton where every required element is a heading with its source requirement quoted beneath it. You write the substance; nothing gets forgotten.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
Which of your prior awards best match this requirement, and draft write-ups in the format the agency asked for.
Solicitation details
Solicitation number
140G0326Q0201
Notice type
Presolicitation
NAICS
561730
Product service code
S208
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-15
Response deadline
Aug 24, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
vnuno@usgs.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 561730 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for landscaping and grounds maintenance services at Lakewood, WA 98499. The anticipated requirement includes, but is not limited to, mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, pruning, leaf and debris removal, and other grounds maintenance services in accordance with the Government's Statement of Work. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order for these services. Acquisition Procedures This acquisition will be conducted using the simplified procedures for commercial products and commercial services under RFO Part 12. In accordance with RFO 12.201-1(c)(2), for acquisitions at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, the Contracting Officer may solicit quotations directly from suppliers. When using direct solicitation procedures, the Government will: 1.Post a presolicitation notice in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) in accordance with RFO Subpart 5.1, unless an exception applies; 2.Solicit quotations from at least three sources; and 3.Whenever practicable, solicit quotations from two sources not included in the previous solicitation. Accordingly, the Government intends to solicit quotations directly from a minimum of three qualified sources. In accordance with RFO 5.201(b)(2), this presolicitation notice is being posted to the GPE in lieu of posting the solicitation itself to the GPE. The RFQ will be provided directly to the sources selected for solicitation. Interested Sources Interested responsible sources that wish to be considered for this requirement may submit the following information: -Company name; -Unique Entity Identifier (UEI); -Business size and socioeconomic status; -Point of contact, telephone number, and email address; and -A brief statement demonstrating the firm's capability to perform the required landscaping services. Interested firms should submit this information to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov no later than 08/24/2026. The Government may use responses to this notice to identify additional qualified sources for direct solicitation. This notice is not a Request for Quotation. This presolicitation notice is for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will issue the RFQ directly to selected sources in accordance with RFO 12.201-1(c)(2). All responsible sources responding to this notice will be considered by the Government in determining the sources to be solicited.
Contact
Point of contact
Nuno, Victor
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
vnuno@usgs.gov
Submit questions
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