Annapolis and Loudon Park National Cemeteries are in need of Grounds maintenance.
ID: NCA-26-000007Type: 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 Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6b3f06f274104221b6e3932a5b0162c1/view
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    Description

    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.

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    Hugh O'NeilContracting Officer
    hugh.oneil@va.gov
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    Annapolis and Loudon Park National Cemeteries are in need of Grounds maintenance.
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