The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor for grounds maintenance services at the Annapolis and Loudon Park National Cemeteries in Baltimore, Maryland. The procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and involves the cancellation of a previous contract award due to a protest and subsequent reassessment of requirements. Grounds maintenance is crucial for maintaining the dignity and appearance of national cemeteries, ensuring they honor the service of veterans. Interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Hugh O'Neil at hugh.oneil@va.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

36C78625D50523 P00001 - Cancellation of Award - Annapolis and Loudon Park Grounds Maintenance Services.pdf

The purpose of this modification is to cancel the current contract award.  On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Hanger 4 Services submitted a protest regarding the Agency's award decision.  On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, GAO dismissed the protest based on the Agency's termination of the current contract and reassessment of the requirement.  This termination is based on FAR 52.249-4, Termination for Convenience of the Government.  Since no services or mobilization efforts were administered by the awardee, the Government should not be liable for any costs incurred by the awardee.  Should the awardee request a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA), the REA will be reviewed accordingly.

The purpose of this modification is to cancel the current contract award.  On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Hanger 4 Services submitted a protest regarding the Agency's award decision.  On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, GAO dismissed the protest.

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