Grass Seed for Riverside National Cemetery
ID: 36C78624Q50285Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming (111998)

PSC

SEEDS AND NURSERY STOCK (8730)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/77c1b221f37c44048b25113c8112742a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for the provision of rhizomatous tall fescue grass seed for the Riverside National Cemetery in California. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under the NAICS code 111998, with the aim of maintaining the cemetery's national shrine status in preparation for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The selected contractor will be required to deliver 1,400 units of grass seed in 50 lb bags, ensuring that the seed meets specific quality standards to enhance turf resilience and aesthetics while preventing weed growth. Interested parties must submit their offers by September 10, 2024, and direct any questions to David Hester at David.Hester@va.gov by September 5, 2024.

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    David Hester
    David.Hester@va.gov
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    Combined Synopsis Solicitation 36C78624Q50285.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the provision of rhizomatous tall fescue grass seed for the Riverside National Cemetery. Issued as RFQ 36C78624Q50285, this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is specifically set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under the NAICS code 111998. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price agreement for irrigation supplies aimed at maintaining the cemetery's national shrine status in preparation for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. It specifies the delivery location in Riverside, California, and outlines several mandatory requirements, such as registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) and VetCert. The submission deadline for offers is September 10, 2024, with questions to be submitted by September 5, 2024. The selected contractor must ensure the seed conforms to specific quality standards and characteristics, which enhance the turf's resilience and aesthetics while preventing weed growth. Overall, this solicitation emphasizes environmental sustainability and the importance of maintaining the cemetery's appearance and health, reflecting the government’s commitment to honoring its veterans through proper cemetery upkeep.
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