Notice of Intent to Sole Source Irrigation Maintenance at Great Lakes National Cemetery -- S208
ID: QNE--NCA-25-000040Type: Special Notice
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6c323c3c04ec42b8b7b87371860cdb8d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent for a Sole Source Award for the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. The procurement involves monthly inspections and upkeep of an irrigation system that services 110 acres of grounds, utilizing water from Fagan Lake, with a projected contract value of $211,000. This opportunity is critical for maintaining the cemetery's landscaping and ensuring the proper functioning of the irrigation system. Interested parties may submit evidence of competitive interest by February 25, 2025, and all inquiries should be directed to April Graves at april.graves@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    April Graves
    april.graves@va.gov
    Files
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    S02 Notice of Intent GLNC Irrigation Maintenance.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a Sole Source Award for the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system at Great Lakes National Cemetery, because the intended contractor is the sole provider of these services. The work encompasses monthly inspections and upkeep of a system that supports 110 acres of grounds, utilizing water from Fagan Lake. This procurement follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR, with a Firm Fixed Price anticipated at $211,000, with project performance extending from March 15, 2025, to March 14, 2026, followed by four optional years. The NAICS code assigned is 561730 for Landscaping Services. The notice is not a formal solicitation; it invites evidence of additional competitive interest to assess whether a competitive procurement is warranted. Interested parties can submit their responses until February 25, 2025. All inquiries should be directed to the email provided, ensuring communication is documented appropriately. The government retains the discretion not to compete this procurement, based solely on the responses received.
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