Fertilizer and Herbicide Application Services -- S208
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50160Type: Presolicitation
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/38e90bd32bf94f9cadadd9c92b2ce2a2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the National Cemetery Administration, is seeking a contractor to provide fertilizer and herbicide application services at the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Arkansas. The objective of this procurement is to maintain the cemetery grounds, which encompass 11.88 acres of Hybrid Bermudagrass turf, to high standards of appearance and operational procedures, ensuring they remain national shrines. This initiative underscores the importance of preserving the aesthetic and memorial significance of national cemeteries in honoring veterans. Interested parties should note that the contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a 12-month base period and four optional one-year extensions. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact David Boyd at david.boyd7@va.gov.

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    David Boyd
    david.boyd7@va.gov
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    Draft Performance Work Statement - Fayetteville Natl Cem.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs' National Cemetery Administration intends to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for turf fertilizer and herbicide application services at the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Arkansas. This contract focuses on maintaining the cemetery grounds as national shrines by ensuring high standards of appearance and operational procedures. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary resources and will implement a comprehensive fertilizer and herbicide application program for the cemetery's 11.88 acres of established Hybrid Bermudagrass turf. Key expectations include having a licensed applicator supervise all applications, adherence to soil test recommendations for fertilizer usage, and compliance with state regulations for herbicides. The performance period includes a 12-month base contract and four optional one-year extensions. The contractor will also submit routine documentation, including application plans and progress reports, to ensure compliance with the National Cemetery Administration's operational standards. Furthermore, the contractor must conduct work without disrupting cemetery activities, particularly during burial services. Overall, this initiative reflects the government’s commitment to honoring veterans by preserving the aesthetic and memorial significance of national cemeteries.
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