The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) needs a small business to provide groundskeeping and landscaping services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in Upton, New York.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The NOAA needs a small business to provide groundskeeping and landscaping services at the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in Upton, New York. The services include supervision, labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain the grounds and perform landscaping tasks. The contract includes four option years, with each year lasting 12 months.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, and it is set-aside for small business concerns. The contract will be awarded for a base period of performance from the date of award through February 28, 2027, with four option periods of 12 months each. The estimated start date for the base period is June 25, 2026, through July 1, 2026.
- How will they pick the winner?
The winner will be selected based on the quote pricing provided on the attached SF 18 form or on company letterhead. The government will evaluate the quotes to determine the best value for the services required.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 10:00am MDT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with groundskeeping and landscaping services
- Has done work for the federal government before
Heads up — easy to miss
- A site visit is recommended to develop an accurate quote.
- The contractor shall provide all services, with the exception of mowing, that were to have been performed in April, May or June 2026 within two (2) weeks of award or as negotiated by the Government Point of Contact.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.