Herbicide and Fertilizer Service for Pikes Peak National Cemetery
ID: 36C78625Q50085Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

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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)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for herbicide and fertilizer services at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, with a focus on maintaining the grounds to the highest standards. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and includes a one-year base contract with four optional one-year extensions, requiring a minimum performance value of $5,000. The services are critical for preserving the cemetery as a national shrine while ensuring a professional appearance and minimal disruption to cemetery activities. Interested offerors must submit their proposals by March 17, 2025, and can contact David Hester at David.Hester@va.gov for further information.

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    The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation outlines a request for proposals for herbicide and fertilizer services at Pikes Peak National Cemetery by the National Cemetery Administration. It is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a one-year base contract and four one-year options. The contract requires a minimum performance of $5,000 and is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Offerors must submit proposals by March 17, 2025, including a detailed fertilizer and herbicide application plan coordinated with the Contracting Officer. The contractor must operate under state-certified pesticide applicator guidelines with at least three years of experience. Requirements include maintaining high standards for turf, ensuring professional appearance, and minimizing disruption to cemetery activities. Key factors in bid evaluation will include the technical approach, past performance, and pricing. Offerors must ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The contract ensures the preservation of the cemetery as a national shrine while maintaining its grounds to the highest standards. The government reserves the right to cancel the RFP without financial obligation for incurred costs.
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