ContractPresolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Support Services

DEPT OF DEFENSE• PANAPG26P0000042954

Response Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

14 days left

Days Remaining

Until deadline

Set-Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice Type

Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking cemetery grounds maintenance support services for the Aberdeen Proving Ground cemetery operations, including the Aberdeen and Edgewood areas. The work covers full grounds maintenance and related support such as landscaping, tree trimming and removal, weed control, fertilization, mowing, aeration, overseeding, headstone cleaning, headstone alignment and installation, pathway and parking area upkeep, fencing and site feature maintenance, trash removal, and excavation for interments. The requirement is a non-personal services, firm-fixed-price effort with performance standards tied to quality control, safety, environmental compliance, and government surveillance through the COR and technical monitor. This is a total small business set-aside, with the solicitation expected to post on SAM.gov around May 27, 2026, and interested small businesses instructed to register in SAM.gov and PIEE; questions may be directed to Samantha Hayes or Amy Bowen.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

561730

Landscaping Services

PSC Code

S208

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Solicitation Documents

3 Files

Cemetery Grounds Maintenance PWS.pdf

PDF•361 KB•May 20, 2026

AI Summary

The document outlines a non-personal services contract for Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Cemetery Operations, focusing on grounds maintenance, interments, and beautification. Key requirements include adhering to federal, state, and local laws, and specific performance standards for mowing, trimming, headstone cleaning, fertilization, herbicide treatment, overseeding, and aeration. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary resources, managing quality control, and ensuring employee conduct and security. The contract details procedures for facility access, traffic flow, landscape damage restoration, dust suppression, utility location, excavation permits, and emergency services. It emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and the development of contingency plans for mobilization and labor disputes. The document defines roles and responsibilities, particularly for the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and outlines performance evaluation methods.

Cemetery QASP.docx

Word•27 KB•May 20, 2026

AI Summary

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the U.S. Army Contracting Command's procedures for evaluating contractor performance in cemetery grounds maintenance and stormwater maintenance at Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG). It establishes government roles and responsibilities, including the Contracting Officer, COR, and Technical Monitor, for ensuring contract standards are met. The QASP details surveillance methods like customer feedback, periodic inspections, and performance observation, emphasizing the contractor's responsibility for quality control. It also defines performance ratings and remedies for non-performance, such as deductions or termination, based on established metrics. The plan includes attachments for required performance metrics and quality assurance monitoring forms.

Cemetery Support Services Presolicitation.docx

Word•16 KB•May 20, 2026

AI Summary

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) issued a pre-solicitation notice for Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Support Services at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, covering both the Aberdeen and Edgewood Areas. This 5-year, firm-fixed-price contract is a 100% competitive small business set-aside with NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping) and a $9.5 million size standard. Services include comprehensive grounds maintenance, such as landscaping, tree care, weed control, fertilization, headstone maintenance, pathway upkeep, trash removal, and excavation for interments. Interested small businesses must register with SAM.gov and PIEE. The solicitation is expected to be posted on SAM.gov around May 27th, 2026. Inquiries should be directed via email to Mrs. Amy M. Bowen or Ms. Samantha Hayes.