Riverside National Cemetery Markers/Headstone Cleaning Services and Monument Maintenance
ID: 36C78625Q0041Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c26cf9e744f14bcabd7c13e7f29c99c8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide cleaning services for headstones, niche covers, and memorial markers, as well as maintenance for large memorials at the Riverside National Cemetery in California. The primary objective is to ensure that all memorial markers and headstones are kept clean and presentable, particularly in preparation for significant dates such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day, with a minimum of two cleanings per year. This procurement is crucial for honoring the memory of veterans and maintaining the dignity of the cemetery environment, with compliance to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations being mandatory. Interested vendors, particularly those classified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), must submit their capability statements to Contract Specialist Roberto Escobedo at roberto.escobedo@va.gov by March 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST, as this opportunity is part of a Sources Sought notice and not a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Roberto Escobedo
    (279) 240-1655
    roberto.escobedo@va.gov
    Brian Trahan
    (510) 637-6287
    brian.trahan@va.gov
    Files
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    SOURCES SOUGHT_RIVERSIDE CEMETERY MARKERS AND MEMORIAL CLEANING SERVICES.docx
    The Riverside National Cemetery is seeking potential sources for a Headstone, Niche Cover, and Memorial Marker cleaning service, along with memorial maintenance. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify qualified businesses—especially small, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned ones—under NAICS 561730, which has a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract will establish a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement for one base year and up to four optional years. Major tasks include cleaning memorial markers and headstones of dirt and discoloration while adhering to environmental regulations, alongside maintaining irrigation, pruning, and caring for landscape areas around memorials. Interested vendors must submit their information to the specified Contract Specialist by March 31, 2025, with a focus on their capability statements for completing the outlined work. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation but serves as preliminary outreach to gauge interest and capability among potential contractors.
    SOW for Markers and Monuments Cleaning Services Revise 10 Mar 25.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs requires Cemetery Markers Cleaning Services and Monument Maintenance for Riverside National Cemetery, honoring veterans with appropriate upkeep of memorials and gravesites. The objective is to ensure all memorial markers and headstones remain clean and presentable, especially before Memorial Day and Veterans Day, with a minimum of two washings per year. The work scope includes cleaning various types of headstones and monuments, ensuring no damage occurs during operations, and strictly following environmental and operational standards. The contractor must take full responsibility for supervision, labor, and materials, coordinating with the Contracting Officer Representative to minimize disruption to cemetery activities. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, with a performance period of one base year and four options. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory, alongside maintaining safety standards and quality assurance for all work performed. The contract highlights the importance of honoring the memory of those interred, ensuring a respectful and dignified maintenance of the cemetery environment while adhering to strict operational guidelines. The successful contractor will serve as a guardian of the memorial sites, ensuring their upkeep and the solemnity expected in such a significant setting.
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