Amendment 0001 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation - 36C78625Q50018 - Grounds' Maintenance Services at Danville National Cemetery -- S208
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50018Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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/848ecde3ce5a4bd280359c6ddc289b86/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide grounds maintenance services at the Danville National Cemetery in Virginia, under the solicitation number 36C78625Q50018. The contract, which is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), encompasses a firm fixed pricing arrangement for one base year with four optional extensions, focusing on tasks such as grave excavation, headstone cleaning, and overall maintenance of the cemetery grounds, which is recognized as a National Shrine. Interested contractors must demonstrate their experience and qualifications through structured proposals, including administrative, technical, and pricing components, with a site visit scheduled to familiarize them with the location. For further inquiries, potential quoters can contact Contract Specialist Sarah Poole at sarah.poole1@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sarah PooleContract Specialist
    sarah.poole1@va.gov
    Files
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    36C78625Q50018 0001 - Amendment 0001.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for maintenance and interment services at the Danville National Cemetery, reflecting its status as a National Shrine. It details the contractor's responsibilities, including grounds maintenance, grave excavation for both casketed and cremated remains, and the cleaning of headstones. The contract emphasizes the need for a respectful approach, safeguarding the dignity of interments and the historical significance of the cemetery, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Key responsibilities include ensuring that each gravesite is properly prepped and maintained, adhering to the standards set by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), and coordinating interment processes with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The document specifies work hours, required equipment, and protocols for shovel-based work, pest control, and turf maintenance, ensuring that the cemetery reflects national reverence for veterans. The narrative also addresses changes prompted by contractor inquiries, updating details in the Statement of Work and Price Schedule, emphasizing the communication required for modifications. Overall, the document underscores the importance of maintaining the cemetery while ensuring compliance with federal standards and providing quality service to honor the deceased veterans and their families.
    Combined Synopsis Solicitation_final.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Ground Maintenance Services at Danville National Cemetery in Virginia. The contract, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), aims for a firm fixed pricing arrangement over one base year with four possible extensions. The period of performance is imperative, encompassing tasks like grave excavation, backfilling, and ensuring respectful maintenance of gravesites and headstones, acknowledging the cemetery's historical significance. Quoters must provide documentation of experience, qualifications, and insurance coverage, among other requirements, in a structured format including administrative, technical proposals, and pricing. A site visit is scheduled to familiarize prospective contractors with the location. Payments will be made electronically, adhering to strict compliance and reporting requirements. The evaluation will be based on technical qualifications, past performance, and pricing, focusing on submissions that best meet government needs while ensuring the dignity of services provided reflects the cemetery’s sacred nature.
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