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Department of State

Landscaping – Excess Land Grass Cutting

Solicitation: 19PM0726Q0004
Notice ID: 1966434ea6fe466bb5e583775998f6b8
TypeSolicitationNAICS 561730PSCS208DepartmentDepartment of StatePostedJan 09, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 12, 2026, 08:30 PM UTCExpired

Solicitation from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF • STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: Panama, Panamá • Panama. Response deadline: Feb 12, 2026. Industry: NAICS 561730 • PSC S208.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 561730 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 56.

12-month awarded value
$35,796,700
Sector total $923,693,753 • Share 3.9%
Live
Median
$124,700
P10–P90
$38,125$894,120
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
3.9%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+11326%($35,175,556)
Deal sizing
$124,700 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Panama, Panamá • Panama
Contracting office
Washington, DC • 20520 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Gabriel Del Bosque
Email
PNMPROCREQ@STATE.GOV
Phone
5073175000
Name
Gabriel Del Bosque
Email
PNMPROCREQ@STATE.GOV
Phone
5073175000

Agency & Office

Department
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency
US EMBASSY PANAMA CITY
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Washington, DC
20520 USA

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Description

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Landscaping – Excess Land Grass Cutting.  If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.  We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Quotations are due by February 12th, 2026, 03:30p.m. [local time]. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to pnmprocreq@state.gov. It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word or MS-Excel or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed the 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section 1, The schedule

3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submit of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

The site visit will be held on January 26th, 2026, at 10:00a.m. at U.S. Embassy Panama Ciy, 783 Building, Demetrio B. Lakas Avenue, Clayton, Panama City, Republic of Panama.  Prospective offerors/quoters should contact Mr. Reinel Arcia ArciaRa@state.gov before January 14th, 2026, 03:00p.m. [local time] for additional information or to arrange entry to the building.

If there are any questions regarding this solicitation please submit it in writing by COB January 28th, 2026, 12:00p.m. [local time] by sending an email to:  pnmprocreq@state.gov All answers will be posted on the SAM.gov.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Jan 10, 2026
Executive summary

This opportunity is for landscaping services, specifically excess land grass cutting, for the U.S. Embassy in Panama City. Quotations are to be submitted electronically by February 12, 2026, with a focus on price. A site visit is scheduled for January 26, 2026, to provide potential bidders an understanding of the project requirements.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to award a contract for grass cutting services at designated areas around the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, selecting the lowest priced acceptable offer.

Work breakdown
  • Review RFQ documentation thoroughly.
  • Attend the site visit to understand terrain and scope.
  • Prepare the required forms: SF-1449, Section 1, Section 5, and any additional documentation based on Section 3.
  • Complete and submit the proposal electronically in the specified format and size.
  • Ensure SAM registration is current before submission.
Response package checklist
  • Completed SF-1449 form.
  • Filled sections of the RFQ: Section 1 & 5.
  • Additional documentation as specified in Section 3.
  • Proof of current SAM registration.
  • Quotations submitted electronically and adhering to file size requirements.
Suggested keywords
landscaping servicesgrass cuttinggovernment contractsU.S. Embassy PanamaRFQgrounds maintenance
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific dimensions of the areas to be serviced.
  • Type of grass or flora to be maintained.
  • Frequency and duration of services required.
  • Budget constraints or limits for pricing.
  • Any specific equipment required for the job.

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