S208--Grounds Maintenance
ID: 36C26325Q0291Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ef03941aa7ce4c91bc10545d9611e906/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide grounds maintenance services for the Omaha and Grand Island, Nebraska VA Health Care System. The objective of this presolicitation notice is to identify Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of delivering landscaping services, including fertilization, pesticide application, and mulching, to maintain the health and appearance of VA grounds. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring the upkeep of the facilities, with services expected to commence on April 1, 2025, under a five-year performance period that may include options for extensions. Interested parties must submit their capability statements via email to Contract Specialist James A. Miller by 10:00 AM CST on December 30, 2024, at james.miller4@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James A MillerContract Specialist
    319-338-0581 x635987
    James.Miller4@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0291_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Presolicitation Notice as part of market research to identify small business sources capable of providing grounds maintenance services within the Omaha and Grand Island, Nebraska VA Health Care System. The solicitation number for these services is 36C26325Q0291, with a response deadline set for 12-30-2024. The anticipated contract encompasses landscaping services, including fertilization, pesticide application, and mulching, aimed at maintaining the health and appearance of VA grounds. This notice is specifically targeting Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Key requirements include proving qualifications, providing capability statements, and adherence to regulatory compliance for pesticide application. The services are to commence on April 1, 2025, with a five-year performance period, including options for extensions. Contractors are required to undergo site familiarization and document incremental work, complying with all VA policies, including smoke-free regulations. This notice serves the dual purpose of gathering market information and preparing for a future solicitation for essential grounds maintenance support.
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