Amendment 0001 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation - 36C78625Q50224 - Complete Grounds Maintenance for New Bern National Cemetery -- S208
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50224Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedAug 13, 2025
$1.2M$1,187,325
AwardeeWORRELL CONTRACTING CO INC
Award #:QAE--36C78625D50343
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/6a12d22ddbda416f930e21c6b1a21ff1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for complete grounds maintenance services at the New Bern National Cemetery in North Carolina, under solicitation number 36C78625Q50224. The contract, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), includes a base year and four optional years, with a minimum guaranteed value of $5,000 and a maximum of $1,200,000. This project is vital for maintaining the cemetery's dignity as a national shrine, requiring services such as turf maintenance, burial support, and janitorial duties, all in compliance with federal labor regulations. Interested contractors must submit their quotations electronically by May 22, 2025, and include a signed copy of the amendment clarifying the due date, with the evaluation based on technical qualifications, past performance, and pricing. For further inquiries, contact Sarah Poole at sarah.poole1@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sarah Poole
    sarah.poole1@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Amendment 0001_36C78625Q50224.pdf
    This government document is an amendment to a solicitation concerning a contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration. The main purpose of the amendment is to clarify the due date for quotes related to this contract, which is now set for May 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The amendment outlines the procedures for acknowledging receipt of this change, including the need for bidders to include a signed copy of this amendment with their quotation submission. It emphasizes the importance of compliance with the outlined procedures to avoid rejection of offers. The document is standard in format, following federal guidelines for modification of contracts and solicitations, and is intended to ensure clear communication between the contracting office and potential contractors.
    Combined Synopsis Solicitation_36C78625Q50224_final.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for complete grounds maintenance at New Bern National Cemetery, North Carolina, under solicitation number 36C78625Q50224. The project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), seeks to uphold the dignity of the cemetery, recognized as a national shrine. The contract encompasses one base year and four optional years, with a minimum guaranteed value of $5,000 and a maximum of $1,200,000. The successful contractor is expected to manage grounds maintenance, burial support, and janitorial services per the provided Statement of Work (SOW), which includes tasks such as grave excavation, turf maintenance, and daily restroom cleanliness. The offerors must demonstrate relevant experience, provide key personnel qualifications, submit a detailed price schedule, and ensure compliance with various labor regulations. The RFQ emphasizes strict adherence to operational standards that reflect the nation’s reverence for veterans. A mandatory site visit is scheduled to assess the location. Quotations must be submitted electronically by May 22, 2025, with the government intending to award the contract based on the best overall value, considering technical qualifications and past performance in addition to pricing.
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