Gardening Services for the Embassy of the United States of America in Doha, Qatar
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar, under the Department of State, is soliciting quotations for Gardening Services. This opportunity seeks a responsible company to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance for the Embassy. The U.S. Government intends to award a fixed-price contract based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Quotations are due by Wednesday, June 08, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. local time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive gardening and landscape maintenance services for all designated spaces at the U.S. Embassy Doha. This includes furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services. Specific tasks encompass:
- Grass cutting, edging, trimming, and weeding.
- Turf repair, pruning, leaf removal, and debris removal.
- Watering, fertilizing, pest and disease control.
- Hazardous substance management. Required deliverables include a Grounds Maintenance Plan (within 10 days of award), a Transition Plan, and a List of Personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price Contract
- Period of Performance: 12 months from the start date in the Notice to Proceed, with two one-year options to renew.
- Set-Aside: None specified (open competition). Offerors must possess required licenses and permits to operate in Qatar and are encouraged to register in SAM.
- Response Due: Wednesday, June 08, 2026, 09:00 a.m. local time.
- Published Date: April 26, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, and responsible contractor. Evaluation criteria include:
- Compliance Review.
- Technical Acceptability (including past performance and experience).
- Price Evaluation.
- Responsibility Determination.
Additional Notes
A pre-proposal conference will be held at the site; invited offerors will receive details. Quotations must be submitted electronically in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format to DohaProcurement@state.gov. Proposals must be in English and incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Offerors must complete and submit SF-1449, Section I Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, and additional information as required in Section 3. VAT is not applicable due to the Embassy's tax exemption, but payments may be subject to a 2% excise tax under the James Zadroga 9/11 Victims Health and Compensation Act of 2010.