How to bid on Coast Guard Station Marathon Housing Landscaping Services for DHS

What the Coast Guard is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard needs recurring tree care, landscaping, lawn maintenance, and shrubbery maintenance services for their housing facilities at Coast Guard Station Marathon in Marathon, Florida. This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and one option year.

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this contract. The contract is expected to be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. Quotes are due by August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. It is highly recommended to attend one of the scheduled site visits on August 3rd or August 4th, 2026, between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Questions about the work must be sent by email by close of business on August 7th, 2026. Answers will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. The anticipated award date is five business days after the solicitation closes. The base year of performance will run from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in landscaping services, under NAICS code 561730, with a size standard of $9.5 million. Vendors should have experience with recurring tree care, lawn, and shrub maintenance.

The work location is USCG Coast Guard Station Marathon Housing, 57474 Gibson Street, Marathon, FL 33050.

How to respond

To respond, you must email your quote to [email protected] by the deadline. Your proposal should include a price breakdown for each contract line item number (CLIN) and period, showing monthly and annual service costs.

You must also provide a technical approach or capability statement, past performance references, pricing for the base year and option year, and your company's UEI and CAGE number. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM (System for Award Management) before an award can be made.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Attend one of the recommended site visits. This is crucial for understanding the full scope of work and verifying requirements, which can help you submit a more accurate and competitive bid. You can contact Devon Rauh or Trace Weller to coordinate your visit.

Ensure your pricing is clearly broken down by CLIN and period, as requested. The evaluation criteria include technical acceptability and the lowest overall price, so a clear and competitive pricing structure is important. Also, make sure your technical approach demonstrates a clear understanding of the Statement of Work.

Submit any questions you have well before the August 7th deadline. This ensures you receive official clarification that will be shared with all bidders, helping you avoid assumptions and refine your proposal.