S217--PM for Drip Irrigation System and Potted Plants
ID: 36C26225Q0696Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- INTERIOR PLANTSCAPING (S217)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide preventive maintenance for a drip irrigation system and potted plants at the Loma Linda VA Health Care System in California. The procurement aims to ensure a healthy environment for patients and visitors by maintaining indoor and outdoor plants and irrigation systems, with a contract period commencing on June 1, 2025, and options for four additional years. Interested vendors must demonstrate relevant experience, provide a price estimate based on a draft Statement of Work, and comply with various requirements, including insurance and licensing. Responses must be submitted to Contract Specialist Catherine Fernandez via email by 3:00 PM PST on April 4, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Catherine FernandezContract Specialist
    (480) 466-7937
    catherine.fernandezpedernera@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for potential contractors capable of providing preventive maintenance for a drip irrigation system and potted plants at the Loma Linda VA Health Care System. This announcement is intended for market research to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other small businesses interested in this service. The period of performance commences on June 1, 2025, with options for four additional years. Respondents must provide comprehensive company information and a price estimate based on a draft Statement of Work, outlining the scope of required services, including maintenance schedules, pest control, and plant replacement. The contractor must also comply with various requirements, including insurance, licensing, and adherence to VA regulations. The primary goal is to maintain a healthy environment for patients and visitors by ensuring proper care of indoor and outdoor plants and irrigation systems. Ultimately, the notice seeks to establish a network of capable vendors to fulfill the VA's landscaping maintenance needs while emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
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