F014--Tree Removal
ID: 36C24126Q0088Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING (F014)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/504201afdf7c4d9097bf60e25c840e3f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Tree Removal Services for the Togus VA Medical Center located in Augusta, Maine. The procurement includes tree removal, stump grinding to a minimum depth of six inches, chipping or hauling away debris, and mulching with environmentally safe coloring, with the contract structured as a base year plus one option year. This service is crucial for maintaining the safety and aesthetics of the medical center's grounds, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) must submit their firm fixed price quotes, along with a completed Limitation of Subcontracting form and a technical capabilities proposal, by December 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. For further inquiries, contact Kenya R. Mitchell at Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenya R MitchellContract Specialist
    (860) 666-6951
    Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov
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    36C24126Q0088.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking Tree Removal Services for the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The services include tree removal, stump grinding to a minimum depth of six inches, chipping or hauling away debris, and mulching with environmentally safe black or brown coloring. The contract will have a base year and one option year. Quotes are due by December 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST and should include a firm fixed price quote, a completed Limitation of Subcontracting form, and a proposal outlining technical capabilities. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of technical merit, past performance, and price, with the most advantageous offer to the Government being selected.
    FAR 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services.pdf
    This document, "Attachment 2: Tailored FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES," outlines the specific requirements for submitting quotes for federal government acquisitions, particularly those under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Effective April 18, 2025, it details instructions for offerors regarding NAICS codes, small business size standards, and quote submission content, including technical descriptions, pricing, warranty terms, and required certifications. Key provisions cover the acceptance period for quotes, submission of product samples, guidelines for multiple quotes, and procedures for late submissions or modifications. It also addresses the government's right to issue purchase orders, including multiple awards, and provides information on accessing required documents and the necessity of a Unique Entity Identifier for most quotes. The document explicitly states that past performance information will not be considered in simplified acquisition procurements and that unsuccessful quoters will not be notified.
    FAR 52.212-2-Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services.pdf
    Attachment 3, Revision 02, outlines the evaluation criteria for commercial products and services, effective April 18, 2025. The government will award a purchase order to the most advantageous, responsible quoter, considering price and other factors. Key evaluation factors include technical merit, past performance, and price. Quotations will be comparatively evaluated per FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), allowing the government to select a proposal that offers additional benefits beyond minimum requirements, even if not the lowest priced. Technical evaluations assess how well a quotation meets or exceeds requirements, while past performance evaluates a quoter's likelihood of success through various sources like CPARS or customer surveys. Price will be evaluated by summing all line item prices. The government will not accept alternate quotations.
    FAR 852.219-75-Limitation on Subcontracting.pdf
    The VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) outlines requirements for offerors regarding subcontracting limitations for VA contracts. Per 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), offerors certify compliance with specific percentages for subcontracting to firms not certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). For services, the limit is 50%; for general construction, 85%; and for special trade construction, 75%. The document emphasizes that false certifications can lead to severe penalties, including criminal prosecution and fines. Contractors must provide documentation to the VA upon request to demonstrate compliance. Failure to submit the completed and signed certification with the offer will result in ineligibility for award.
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