Sources Sought Jefferson Barracks Aggregate and Sod Delivery -- 9999
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local (484220)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5f90de54b5b941fa8f29caa9971fd80f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for a Sources Sought opportunity related to the delivery and installation of aggregate and sod at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The procurement involves providing new sod, topsoil, compost, and sand, with a contract structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for the base year plus four option years, contingent upon the availability of FY25 funds. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the cemetery's standards as a national shrine honoring veterans, requiring strict adherence to operational procedures to ensure no disruption to cemetery activities. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and compliance documents via email to April Graves at april.graves@va.gov by September 30, 2024.

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    April Graves
    april.graves@va.gov
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    Sources Sought Soil and Sod.docx
    The document outlines a Sources Sought Announcement by the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) for services related to the delivery and installation of sod, topsoil, compost, and sand at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. The purpose of this announcement is market research to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses interested in providing these services, crucial for maintaining the cemetery's standards as a national shrine honoring veterans. Key aspects of the work include sod delivery and installation, topsoil and compost delivery, and sand provision. Specifications detail the materials' quality, quantities needed, and the standards for maintenance and appearance. The contractor must adhere to strict operational procedures, ensuring no disruption to cemetery activities while upholding decorum due to the sensitivity of the environment. The submission requirements include company information and a capability statement, emphasizing prior experience and qualifications. Proposals are to be submitted via email by September 30, 2024, and must include various compliance documents as specified. Overall, the document seeks to gauge interest and capability for fulfilling the contract while ensuring adherence to the high standards of the NCA.
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