Memphis Landscaping

Sources Sought

For Market Research Purposes Only

Memphis Landscaping

Notice Type: Sources Sought

1. Synopsis: This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. This notice is being posted to identify qualified and interested firms capable of providing comprehensive landscaping services. This is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business or 8(a) competitive set-aside determination.

1. Background: The Government anticipates a follow-on requirement for landscaping services at grounds maintenance service for the Memphis Internal Revenue Service/Enterprise Computer Center Campus (MIRSC), located at Getwell Road,

Memphis, TN 38118, GSA Building Number TN0005ZZ (“Campus”), by means of a

performance-based contract. The facility consists of grounds totaling 109 acres of

lawn, trees, ponds (wet and dry), natural areas, roads, and sidewalks. The

anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730

– Landscaping Services with a size standard of $9.4 Million.

1. Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide all supervision, administrative and technical support, equipment, labor, management, materials, personnel, subcontractors, supplies, tools, transportation (except as expressly set forth as Government furnished), and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective completion of all services described therein. Services will be required on a recurring basis throughout the base and option periods.

1. Requested information: Interested firms are requested to submit a capability statement that includes the following:

Company name                                               

UEI Number

Business Size under NAICS 561730                

Current SBA 8(a) certification status

Relevant past performance within the las 5 years

Geographic capability to perform services at the specified location

Point of Contact Information

      Capability statements shall be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

1. Response Instructions: Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Dr. Carolyn Bennett carolyn.d.bennett@irs.gov. Responses are due no later than March 09, 2026, by 10:00 A.M. EST. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

1. Disclaimer: This Sources Sought is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents to support acquisition planning and strategy decisions.

1. Additional Information: The results of this market research will assist the Government in determining whether this requirement will be:

• Set aside for 8(a) competitive procedures
• Set aside for small business
• Or procured using another authorized acquisition method

       Respondents will not be notified individually of the results of this market research.