This is a pre-solicitation notice for gardening services at the U.S. Embassy compound and official residences in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The anticipated performance period is for a base year plus four one-year option periods. The work must be performed directly by the contractor's employees and cannot be subcontracted. The contract will be firm fixed price, and the government may award based on the initial proposal without discussion. A pre-proposal conference will be scheduled, with details to be provided in the final solicitation when it is issued.