Notice of Intent to Sole Source. Furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials & supplies necessary to provide Grounds Maintenance Services at Albany Rural Cemetery Soldiers Lot. -- S208
ID: QNE--NCA-24-000352Type: 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)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a4ec10f9fd554191a4e65c306a0980b5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Sole Source Award for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Albany Rural Cemetery Soldiers Lot in Albany, New York. The procurement requires the selected contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for maintaining the cemetery grounds, emphasizing the importance of specialized services for veterans' memorials. The contract is set to run from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with an estimated total value of $19,200, and interested parties must express their interest and submit offers by September 20, 2024. For inquiries, contact Hugh O'Neil at hugh.oneil@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hugh O'NeilContracting Officer
    hugh.oneil@va.gov
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    NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Albany Cemetery Assosciation - 09162024.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing its intent to issue a Sole Source Award for Grounds Maintenance services at Albany Rural Cemetery Soldiers Lot, located in Albany, NY. This procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13), specifically targeting commercial items as defined by FAR Part 12. The selected Contractor, Albany Rural Cemetery Soldiers Lot, will perform work from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with a total estimated value of $19,200. The contracting process is allowing requests solely from this designated source, with no competitive proposals being solicited unless compelling evidence of competition is presented. Interested parties can express their interest and submit offers by September 20, 2024. The document emphasizes that this notice serves informational purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation. All inquiries must be directed to Hugh O’Neil via email, indicating the nature of the request. The announcement reflects the government’s procedural framework for contracting while ensuring maintenance of the cemetery, highlighting the importance of specialized services for veterans' memorials.
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