Request for Information (RFI) Ft. Devens National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Services -- S208
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50338Type: 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 Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ad1689e8933941af84c71750141625b4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is seeking information from potential vendors for grounds maintenance services at the Fort Devens National Cemetery in Massachusetts. The procurement aims to secure a contractor capable of providing comprehensive cemetery maintenance, including excavation for interments, grounds care, headstone cleaning, and overall aesthetic upkeep, particularly during significant memorial events. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to maintaining the dignity and respect of national cemeteries, ensuring they remain pristine and reverent spaces for veterans and their families. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their qualifications, capabilities, and feedback on the draft statement of work by August 8, 2023, to Antionette Collins at antionette.collins@va.gov, as this RFI will inform future acquisition strategies.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Antionette Collins
    antionette.collins@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    2. Ft. Devens Grounds Maint SOW DRAFTS.doc
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide cemetery maintenance and interment services at the Fort Devens Cemetery in Massachusetts, a satellite cemetery under the National Cemetery Administration. The contract encompasses excavation and backfilling for casketed and cremated remains, alongside comprehensive care for grounds, headstones, and markers. The contractor must conduct all work with the dignity and respect appropriate for a national cemetery, adhering to strict standards regarding interment processes, grounds maintenance, and headstone alignment. Specific tasks include grave excavation, headstone cleaning, installation and realignment, and lawn maintenance that ensures the cemetery is kept in pristine condition, particularly during Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Compliance with OSHA safety standards and proper handling of floral arrangements, headstones, and other cemetery features is mandatory. The scope emphasizes the preparation for and execution of memorial ceremonies, ensuring all operations reflect the reverence due to veterans and their families. This document forms part of federal RFPs aimed at securing partnerships for maintaining the sanctity and aesthetics of national cemeteries.
    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FT.DEVENS NC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information regarding potential vendors for grounds maintenance services at Fort Devens National Cemetery in Massachusetts. This RFI is intended for planning purposes only and does not serve as a solicitation for contracts. The agency seeks to understand the qualifications of interested suppliers under the NAICS code 561730, which has a size standard of $9.5 million. Interested parties must provide specific company information, including business size classification, capabilities, and any existing federal contracts. Furthermore, responders are encouraged to submit general pricing and feedback on the draft statement of work. Responses should be submitted via email by August 8, 2023, and will aid the VA in determining acquisition strategies. The document emphasizes that any responses will not constitute a binding contract and that participating vendors are responsible for their own expenses related to responding to the RFI. This initiative showcases the VA's commitment to ensuring high-quality grounds maintenance at its national cemeteries through thorough market research.
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