S208--Alexandria VA Quarters Lawn Service
ID: 36C25625Q1085Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0e25fc99378c4f94acb149915d9fad4f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small businesses to provide grounds maintenance services at the Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville, Louisiana. The contract encompasses a range of landscaping services, including lawn care, shrub trimming, weeding, mulching, debris removal, and salting, with a focus on maintaining the facility's outdoor areas over a five-year period, consisting of one base year and four option years. This procurement is critical for ensuring the aesthetic and functional upkeep of the medical center's grounds, and interested contractors must submit their quotes by August 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, following a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 6, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Contract Specialist Alan Scanio at alan.scanio@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alan ScanioContract Specialist
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    alan.scanio@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25625Q1085 0001.pdf
    This document is an amendment to a solicitation for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Alexandria VA Medical Center. Key changes include extending the offer receipt deadline to August 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, and removing specific certification requirements (Sections 1.5.7.1 through 1.5.7.6) from the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and instructions to offerors. The solicitation now explicitly requires quoters to provide a certificate of insurance and allows for revised quotations. The contract is for non-personal grounds maintenance services for one base year with four option years, covering lawn care, shrub/hedge trimming, weeding, mulching, debris removal, and salting. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside, with award based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Offers must be complete and submitted via email by the deadline.
    36C25625Q1085_1.docx
    The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is a request for quotations to provide lawn services at the Alexandria VA Medical Center. The contracting office for this service is located in Houston, Texas, and the solicitation number is 36C25625Q1085. Quotes must be submitted by 10:00 AM Central Time on August 11, 2025. This procurement does not involve Recovery Act funds and is set aside for small business entities as per the Small Business Administration guidelines. The service falls under Product Service Code S208 and is categorized under NAICS code 561730, which pertains to landscaping services. The announcement serves as the sole solicitation for this service, meaning no formal written solicitation will be distributed. Interested parties are referred to the VA homepage for further information and can contact Contract Specialist Alan Scanio for inquiries. This notice primarily adheres to Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines and simplifies the acquisition process for commercial items. The document emphasizes a streamlined approach to engage with potential service providers for a critical operational need at a federal healthcare facility.
    36C25625Q1085.pdf
    The document outlines a combined synopsis/solicitation for grounds maintenance services at the Alexandria VA Medical Center, categorized under federal procurement regulations. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside contract, designated under the NAICS code 561730, with an estimated ordering period of five years. The contractor must provide comprehensive landscaping services, including lawn care, debris removal, and pest control, while ensuring the upkeep of the facility's outdoor areas. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 6, 2025, encouraging contractors to inspect the service locations to submit accurate quotes due by August 11, 2025. The evaluation for contract award will follow a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis, incorporating specific provisions and clauses from the FAR and VAAR. Key responsibilities include maintaining shrubbery, mowing lawns weekly, and ensuring all grounds are clean. The contractor is expected to provide quality control programs and comply with various security and inspection requirements. The document emphasizes the necessity for contractors to have adequate certifications and to ensure their equipment and personnel adhere to specified standards, highlighting appropriate monitoring by the COR (Contracting Officer Representative). Overall, the solicitation seeks to enhance the facility's aesthetic and functional landscape through qualified external resources.
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