Synopsis of Solicitation/Proposed Contract Action - 36C78625Q50119 -- S208
ID: QNE--NCA-25-000132Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/efc47dae071143bcb7b5f0de05780e7c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small business to provide grounds maintenance services at the Raleigh National Cemetery. The required services include mowing, trash removal, and the alignment of headstones, which are essential for maintaining the cemetery's appearance and honoring veterans. This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C78625Q50119, is a sole source opportunity awarded to Worrell Contracting Co. Inc. to ensure continuity of services during the transition to a longer-term contract. Interested parties can reach out to Sarah Poole at sarah.poole1@va.gov for further information, with a response deadline set for January 30, 2025, and an anticipated award date of January 31, 2025.

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    Sarah Poole
    sarah.poole1@va.gov
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    The document outlines a solicitation notice from the NCA Contracting Service for grounds maintenance services at the Raleigh National Cemetery. The solicitation number is 36C78625Q50119, with a response deadline set for January 30, 2025, and anticipates an award date of January 31, 2025. The services required include mowing, trash removal, and the alignment of headstones, extending over a two-month period. The contract is designated as a sole source opportunity for a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business, Worrell Contracting Co. Inc., under specific statutory authority to ensure continuity of services while a longer-term contract is established. The use of noncompetitive procedures is justified to maintain essential cemetery services during this transitional phase. The contracting office's point of contact for further information is Sarah Poole, reachable via email.
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