Sources Sought Notice Only - Grounds Maintenance Services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery (see attached). -- S208
ID: QSE--36C78624R50236Type: 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/826ac3e29e3d427e85ad586b5088f6c8/view
Timeline
    Description

    Sources Sought Notice Only - Grounds Maintenance Services at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. This procurement is being conducted by the VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. The service being procured is Grounds Maintenance Services, specifically for the Los Angeles National Cemetery. Grounds Maintenance Services typically involve the upkeep and maintenance of outdoor areas, including landscaping, mowing, trimming, and general groundskeeping tasks. The Los Angeles National Cemetery is located in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under the set-aside code SDVOSBC. The NAICS code for this procurement is 561730, which corresponds to Landscaping Services. The PSC code is S208, which falls under the category of HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING. For more information, interested parties can contact Ralph Crum at ralph.crum@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ralph Crum
    ralph.crum@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Sources Sought Notice_Ground Maint_LANC.docx
    This Request For Interest (RFI) seeks information from potential businesses, including veteran-owned firms, regarding grounds maintenance services for the Los Angeles National Cemetery, adhering to established standards. The document clarifies that this RFI is not a solicitation or pre-solicitation and outlines specific services required, such as turf maintenance and headstone care, without providing materials or tools. Responses must include company information and capabilities, with a deadline for submission on May 13, 2024.
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