GROUND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR OHIO WESTERN RESERVE NATIONAL CEMETERY AND WOODLAND CEMETERY SOLDIER'S LOT -- S208
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50154Type: Sources Sought
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f02c85a0757d47029a805d31f62071c0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide ground maintenance services for the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and Woodland Cemetery Soldier’s Lot. The procurement aims to ensure dignified and respectful upkeep of these national shrines, with services including mowing, trimming, planting bed maintenance, leaf removal, aeration, and weed control, all adhering to the National Cemetery Administration's standards. This indefinite delivery and quantity contract spans five years, covering a base year and four option years, with a response deadline for interested vendors set for March 10, 2025. Vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities electronically to Olalekan Ismail at olalekan.ismail@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Olalekan Ismail
    olalekan.ismail@va.gov
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    GROUND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR OHIO WESTERN RESERVE NATIONAL CEMETERY AND WOODLAND CEMETERY SOLDIERS LOT.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from potential vendors to provide ground maintenance services for the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery (OWRNC) and Woodland Cemetery Soldier’s Lot. This Sources Sought Announcement, issued on March 3, 2025, is intended for market research and to gauge interest from qualified firms that can fulfill the requirements outlined in a forthcoming performance work statement. The contract will cover a base year and four additional option years, totaling five years of service. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capabilities information, including business size, DUNS number, and relevant contact details by the response deadline of March 10, 2025. Submissions must be sent electronically, labeled clearly, and will not be accepted through traditional methods like mail or fax. This notice emphasizes that it does not obligate the government to issue contracts and does not guarantee feedback or acknowledgment of responses. It serves as a preliminary step in the acquisition planning process for ground maintenance services while ensuring strategic vendor engagement for the agency's requirements.
    Performamce Work Statement - Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and Wood Cemetery Soldiers Lot.docx
    The document outlines the performance work statement for ground maintenance services at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and Woodland Cemetery Soldier’s Lot. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) emphasizes the importance of dignified and respectful upkeep of these national shrines, ensuring that all work reflects the honor due to veterans and their families. This indefinite delivery and quantity contract spans 365 days, with options extending through 2030. Key requirements include mowing, trimming, planting bed maintenance, leaf removal, aeration, and weed control, all mandated to maintain an aesthetically pleasing appearance consistent with NCA standards. Specific tasks such as mowing turfgrass, maintaining shrubbery, controlling pests, and handling debris must occur during scheduled hours and adhere to operational guidelines. The contractor is to maintain meticulous care in avoiding damage to headstones and memorial structures, ensuring all actions respect the cemetery's significance. The scope includes detailed measures to handle maintenance tasks, including herbicide applications, inspections for sunken graves, and the management of waste. The document provides stringent standards to preserve the cemetery's integrity, thereby enabling the contractor to uphold the reverence associated with veterans’ memorials throughout the contract duration.
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