S--LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT NWS IN SANTA TERESA, NM

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is procuring landscaping services for the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730. The resulting firm-fixed-price contract will cover the maintenance of approximately five acres of grounds, including weeding, edging, debris removal, trimming, and fire ant control. The performance period includes a one-year base starting July 1, 2026, and four one-year option periods. Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, focusing on experience, staffing, and execution. Amendment 0001 requires that proof of New Mexico pesticide and herbicide certifications be submitted with the initial quote. The contractor is responsible for all equipment, including hoses for on-site water use, and must remove all debris immediately as on-site staging is not permitted. The technical scope involves maintaining five acres of grounds at the El Paso Weather Forecast Office. Evaluation follows the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, assessing Experience, Staffing, and Execution. Amendment 0001 requires New Mexico pesticide and herbicide certifications to be included in the initial quote. NOAA requires landscape maintenance for the National Weather Service office in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, covering approximately five acres (60% manicured and 40% natural desert).