Landscape Materials Riverside National Cemetery -- 5610

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is soliciting bids for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for bulk landscaping materials for Riverside National Cemetery (RNC). The contract, designated as 36C78626Q50081, is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 212321 (500 Employees size standard). The solicitation, issued on March 2, 2026, requires offers by March 27, 2026, at 13:00 PT. The scope includes amended topsoil, premium red dyed mulch, various crushed rocks (Southwest brown, 3/8" birds eye pea gravel, gold dust, pewter gray), playground sand, washed plaster sand, and Borcon rustic steel edging. The contract will have a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with deliveries made to Riverside National Cemetery in bulk dump loads (except for palletized steel edging). The contractor is responsible for all labor, supervision, transportation, materials, equipment, and incidentals. Key requirements include adherence to material specifications, submission of topsoil analysis and weight tickets, and a warranty for material quality. The document also incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, small business utilization, labor standards, and ethical conduct.

This contract outlines the financial parameters for an agreement, establishing a guaranteed minimum value of $5,000.00 for its duration. The maximum aggregate value for the contract, inclusive of five one-year ordering periods, is capped at $1,200,000.00. The government explicitly states that it does not guarantee placing orders beyond the guaranteed minimum amount, indicating the potential for orders to be limited. This structure provides a clear financial framework while emphasizing that the government's commitment to placing orders beyond the minimum is not assured.

This addendum outlines instructions for offerors submitting quotes for a 100% Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside acquisition for Riverside National Cemetery Landscape Materials IDIQ. Offers must be submitted in two parts: SF 1449 (completed and signed with contractor information and pricing) and a Technical proposal (detailing proposed material specifications). Submissions are due via email by March 27, 2026, 1:00 PM (PST) to Roberto Escobedo (roberto.escobedo@va.gov). Questions are due by March 10, 2026, 1:00 PM (PST). The award will be a single firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, based on the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Technical acceptability is determined by meeting all requirements in the Statement of Need, and price reasonableness will be assessed. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information and conduct discussions. A post-award conference is highly encouraged.