ContractSolicitation

Solicitation Notice for Gardening Services at the Embassy and Ambassador’s Residence

DEPARTMENT OF STATE• 19BX6026Q0004
Response Deadline
Jun 9, 2026
20 days left
Days Remaining
20
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, is seeking a contractor to provide gardening services for the embassy chancery and the Ambassador’s Residence in Brunei. The work covers full grounds maintenance, including labor, materials, equipment, and related services needed to maintain the properties. The requirement is a firm-fixed-price contract with a 12-month base period and two one-year option periods, and it includes contractor supervision, quality control, uniforms, security checks, an annual Grounds Maintenance Plan, and compliance with local laws, insurance, and transition requirements. The procurement is unrestricted, with performance in Bandar Seri Begawan, and the government will monitor performance through a Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan. Offers are due June 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM local time, with a site visit scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM, and inquiries may be directed to BSBGSOProcurement@state.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
561730
Landscaping Services
PSC Code
S208
HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Cover form SF-1449_19BX6026Q0004_Gardening services.pdf
PDF•174 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The American Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, has issued Solicitation Number 19BX6026Q0004, an RFQ for gardening services. The solicitation, issued on May 13, 2026, requires offers to be submitted by June 09, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time. The services include gardening for the Chancery and the Ambassador's residence, covering a base year from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods. The acquisition is unrestricted, and contractors are required to sign and return two copies of the document. The contracting officer is Christopher D. Pritchett.
RFQ 19BX6026Q0004_Gardening Services.docx
Word•157 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The RFQ document 19BX6026Q0004 outlines a contract for gardening services at the U.S. Embassy and Ambassador's residence (CMR) in Brunei. The contract includes a base period of 12 months with two one-year options, specifying firm-fixed prices for each period. The scope of work details comprehensive gardening and landscape maintenance, including lawn care, pruning, leaf removal, watering, fertilizing, pest control, and plant replacement. Key requirements include contractor supervision, adherence to schedules, quality control, and the submission of an annual Grounds Maintenance Plan. Personnel must wear uniforms, adhere to conduct standards, and undergo security checks. The contractor is responsible for providing all equipment and materials, while the government supplies water and storage facilities. Insurance requirements, compliance with local laws, and a transition plan are also mandated. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan, with payment processed monthly via electronic funds transfer.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 9, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 9, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sub-Tier
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
US EMBASSY BANDAR SERI BEGAWA

Point of Contact

Name
CHRISTOPHER D PRITCHETT

Place of Performance

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei and Muara, BRUNEI

Official Sources

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