San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance -- S208
ID: 36C78626R50044Type: Sources Sought
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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 Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bddffbac62b544ff8c9206d1bb29c891/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the Grounds Maintenance Contract at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, California. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with National Cemetery Administration standards, encompassing maintenance of turf, cemetery infrastructure, grave marker management, and support for ceremonies across the cemetery's 322-acre site. This opportunity is particularly significant as it involves maintaining a national shrine dedicated to veterans, ensuring the site remains respectful and well-kept. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and SAM.GOV UEI# to Ralph Crum at ralph.crum@va.gov by January 6, 2026, to be considered for this Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside contract.

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