Sources Sought Notice 36C78625Q50077 Grounds Maintenance for Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery -- S208
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50077Type: Sources Sought
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/37249911622440a2a6d65e160c873f4c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors for grounds maintenance services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, through a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to establish a base contract with four optional years, focusing on maintaining the cemetery's dignity and respect through meticulous care, including mowing, trimming around headstones, and debris management. This initiative underscores the importance of preserving veterans' memorial spaces while ensuring compliance with national standards, with a particular emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and relevant documentation by February 10, 2025, and can contact Kim Leone at Kim.Leone@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kim Leone
    Kim.Leone@va.gov
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    Sources Sought 36C78625Q50077.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting information for a base contract plus four optional years for grounds maintenance services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on potential contractors who can meet specified maintenance standards while ensuring the cemetery's dignity and respect. Key aspects include careful mowing, trimming around headstones, managing debris, and maintaining a dignified appearance aligned with national standards. Contractors must submit detailed capability statements, business classifications, and relevant contract portfolios. The cemetery grounds maintenance contract emphasizes meticulous care, clean environments, and thorough communication between contractors and the VA. Any operations that interfere with cemetery activities, such as interments, must be closely coordinated. The RFI indicates a set-aside consideration for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, highlighting the VA's commitment to using qualified providers while maintaining high operational standards for the care and respect of veterans' memorial spaces. Responses are required by February 10, 2025, reinforcing the project's timeline and regulatory compliance. This document is a preliminary step before a formal solicitation, detailing expectations and contract prerequisites for interested vendors aiming to participate in this critical maintenance initiative.
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