This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for lawn and landscape maintenance services at the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Rhinelander Supervisor Office. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside. Services are required from May through September annually. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, materials, tools, supervision, and transportation necessary for maintenance. Specific requirements include lawn care, hardscape care, and debris removal. Contractors must provide proof of licensing or certifications, such as a commercial pesticide applicator license. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price requirements contract with one base year and four option years. Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value to the government, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical capability and past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, with award made to the lowest-priced proposal that receives an acceptable rating for all non-price factors. Quotes are due by 05/29/2026 at 10:00 AM EST and must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * or administrative questions must be submitted by 05/18/2026. Invoices are processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
The services are from May through September annually. The period of performance for the base year is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods following.
Invoices for all USDA Forest Service contracts are processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system. More information on IPP can be found at www. ***. *. *
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the lowest-priced proposal that receives an acceptable rating for all non-price factors.
When applicable, the contractor shall provide proof of licensing or certifications such as a commercial pesticide applicator license. Approval is based on applicability of chemical usage and health and safety concerns.
The solicitation states that site visits are applicable, and provides a site visit point of contact: Eric Britton, Public Affairs Specialist, at ****.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****.
Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of the clause regarding antidiscrimination and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) certification may be grounds for the contracting officer to terminate the contract for default.
The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value.
