3-Way Green Perennial Ryegrass mixture
ID: 36C78625Q50035Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/79e5b8934db5411ca47ce43927e82a9e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to supply and unload a 3-Way Green Perennial Ryegrass mixture at Willamette National Cemetery in Happy Valley, Oregon. The procurement involves a total of 250,000 square feet of sod, to be delivered weekly over an estimated duration of 50 weeks, with specific requirements for delivery and unloading outlined in the solicitation. This sod is essential for maintaining the cemetery's landscaping and groundskeeping standards. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) must submit their proposals by November 20, 2024, with a contract value ranging from $5,000 to $250,000, and are encouraged to contact Brian Trahan at brian.trahan@va.gov for further details.

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    Brian Trahan
    brian.trahan@va.gov
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    36C78625Q50035 Combined Synopsis Solicitation.docx
    The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the supply and unloading of a specific 3-Way Green Perennial Ryegrass sod mixture at Willamette National Cemetery in Happy Valley, OR. The solicitation number is 36C78625Q50035, with a response deadline of November 20, 2024. The project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 115112. The procurement includes a total of 250,000 square feet of sod, broken into five separate CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers), each representing 50,000 square feet with delivery expected weekly. The estimated contract value ranges from a guaranteed minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $250,000, with payment through electronic funds transfer. Proposals will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, requiring a list of materials and a technical narrative. Furthermore, all bidders must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adhere to various clauses related to contract terms and conditions. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with subcontracting limitations and the appropriate certification for SDVOSB status, which is mandatory for eligibility.
    technical criteria.docx
    This government document outlines the technical criteria for procuring a specific type of sod— a 3-Way Green Perennial Ryegrass mixture—composed of Silver Dollar (33%), Brightstar SLT (32.51%), and Manhattan 5 (32.83%). Contractors proposing an "or equal" alternative must submit specifications for review. Key requirements include a lead time of 24 hours for delivery after cutting, with a stipulation that sod must be unloaded within that timeframe. Additionally, contractors are expected to confirm the ability to deliver 1,000 square feet of sod weekly for an estimated duration of 50 weeks, detailing their delivery methodology. Unloading capabilities also necessitate using contractor-provided equipment for pallet offloading from delivery trucks. This document serves as part of a proposal request (RFP), ensuring that contractors adhere to specific delivery and handling standards essential for maintaining the quality and timeliness of sod provision.
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