Notice of Sole Source - Grounds Maintenance Services for Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery -- S208
ID: QNE--NCA-25-000005Type: Special Notice
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)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7c4f5c5bf8764591a3a22dfb6f244a6c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its National Cemetery Administration, is seeking to procure grounds maintenance services for the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The contract, which will be awarded to Worrell Contracting Co. Inc., a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), will cover a seven-month period from October 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, and includes essential services such as mowing, trimming, edging, flower removal, and leaf management. This procurement is critical to ensure uninterrupted service and maintain operational standards that honor veterans, with the contract value remaining under $5 million to comply with competitive guidelines. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Olalekan Ismail at olalekan.ismail@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Olalekan Ismail
    olalekan.ismail@va.gov
    Files
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    OTFOC JA - Jefferson Barracks NC Grounds Maintenance - Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its National Cemetery Administration, intends to procure grounds maintenance services for the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery from October 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. This procurement will be a seven-month firm-fixed-price contract awarded to Worrell Contracting Co. Inc., a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). This sole-source contract, justified under 41 USC § 3304(a)(5) and FAR 6.302-5, is essential due to the continuity needed in service provision, as the incumbent contractor is satisfactory in performance. Current market conditions and the need for consistent quality make this the most viable option. The contract value remains under $5 million, ensuring compliance with competitive guidelines. While minimal market research was undertaken, it confirmed Worrell's eligibility and capability to fulfill the maintenance needs. The cemetery's operational standards necessitate uninterrupted service to honor veterans properly, thus preventing any potential lapses that could lead to congressional inquiry. The government plans a long-term competitive solicitation for subsequent contracts among SDVOSBs.
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