S208--Sources Sought Notice Wilmington VAMC Grounds Maintenance
ID: 36C24425Q0382Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9501c6877c7047ddb4ccebe79a4aa299/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential service providers for grounds maintenance services at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware. The required services include mowing, edging, pest control, tree and shrub maintenance, and litter removal to ensure the facility's grounds are well-maintained and presentable. This initiative is part of the VA's commitment to enhancing the health and appearance of its outdoor spaces, with a particular emphasis on engaging Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Interested firms must submit their responses, including company information and capabilities, by March 3, 2025, via email to Contract Specialist Jacquelyn Mazurek at jacquelyn.mazurek@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jacquelyn.mazurek@va.govJacquelyn Mazurek
    (412) 822-3756
    jacquelyn.mazurek@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0382.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs is a Request for Information (RFI) regarding grounds maintenance services at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in Delaware. This document is not a solicitation, but rather a tool for gathering information about potential service providers capable of maintaining the facility's grounds, including areas such as gardens, courtyards, and creeks. Key services required include mowing, edging, pest control, tree and shrub maintenance, and litter removal to ensure the grounds are healthy and presentable. Interested firms must provide details such as company information, capabilities, and socio-economic status, with an emphasis on Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Responses are due by March 3, 2025, and must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Jacquelyn Mazurek. This announcement serves to gauge interest and capabilities, with no commitment to contract implied. Overall, it underscores the VA's intent to enhance their grounds through professional maintenance services while adhering to federal procurement regulations.
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