Grounds Maintenance Services for Puerto Rico National Cemetery -- S208
ID: QSE--36C78625R50036Type: Presolicitation
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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/04b56aa8e7b94520b458294b0675eda2/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Grounds Maintenance Services for the Puerto Rico National Cemetery. This procurement aims to establish a commercial contract specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to ensure the cemetery's grounds are maintained to a high standard. The contract is significant as it supports the upkeep of a national cemetery, which is vital for honoring and preserving the memory of veterans. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be released on December 17, 2024, with a closing date of January 7, 2025, at 12:00 am EST. Interested parties can contact Janice Brooks at Janice.Brooks@va.gov for further information.

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