This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Murphysboro, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. (iv) This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business and the Small Business Size Standard is $9.5 MIL. (v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule See Attachment A for Schedule of Items Schedule Notes: a) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items. b) An award will be determined using the Best Value method. c) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. (vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments) Murphysboro Mowing, Trimming and Mulching Services Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, supervision, transportation, materials, supplies and work required to provide mowing services at the Murphysboro Dispatch Center facility on the Shawnee National Forest in accordance with specifications and provisions of this solicitation and any resultant contract. Mowing services will be performed at the Murphysboro Dispatch Center, 2221 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL. The lawn consists of both level and sloped areas. Mowed areas contain signs, posts, trees, shrubs, landscaping, and other impediments that must be mowed and trimmed around. The contractor will verify with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to determine the areas to be mowed. Technical Contracting Officers Representative: Daryl Kirtley Shawnee National Forest 2221 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 Email: Daryl.Kirtley@usda.gov Telephone: (618) 658-2111 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from April 2023 through March 2028. Address questions about this solicitation to Danette Cappello at danette.cappello@usda.gov