Plant and Holiday Decor Services
ID: 36C24526Q0115Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9195497e74774704b432039108a257ce/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Plant and Holiday Decor Services for the Washington DC VA Medical Center and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The procurement involves a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with an estimated performance period from January 19, 2026, to January 18, 2031, and a maximum contract value of $500,000.00. Key requirements include weekly plant maintenance, annual plant audits, pest control, and the installation and removal of holiday decorations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a welcoming environment for veterans and staff. Interested parties must submit their quotes and any questions by January 5, 2026, with site visits scheduled for December 18-19, 2025; inquiries should be directed to Jameel Gordon at jameel.gordon@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jameel Gordon
    jameel.gordon@va.gov
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    Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs utilizes a Past Performance Questionnaire to evaluate offerors for contracts, specifically for replacing floor services in this instance. The questionnaire seeks detailed assessments from past clients regarding an offeror's performance on similar contracts. Information provided is confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. The evaluation covers three main areas: quality of performance, management performance, and cost control. Each section includes overall assessments and specific sub-areas for evaluation, with rating options of Exceptional, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory, or Not Applicable. Raters are encouraged to provide comments, particularly for 'Exceptional' or 'Unsatisfactory' ratings, to explain their rationale. The document concludes with sections for the assessor's contact information and company details.
    Solicitation No. 36C24526Q0115.pdf
    This government solicitation, 36C24526Q0115, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a contractor for interior plant maintenance and holiday décor rental services across the Washington DC VA Medical Center and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The contract is a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with an estimated performance period from January 19, 2026, to January 18, 2031, and a maximum value of $500,000.00. Key requirements include weekly plant care, yearly plant audits, pest control, and holiday decoration installation/removal. Contractors must have at least three years of experience in healthcare/corporate environments, adhere to VA regulations, and comply with various federal acquisition regulations concerning small business, labor standards, and security prohibitions, including those related to covered telecommunications equipment and services. Invoices are to be submitted monthly and electronically. The contract also outlines insurance requirements and a drug-free workplace policy.
    Supplemental Instructions - Plant Service.pdf
    The document outlines supplemental instructions for offerors responding to a federal government Request for Quote (RFQ) for a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award with an estimated performance period from January 19, 2026, to January 18, 2031. Key instructions include submitting quotes and questions via email to Jameel Gordon (jameel.gordon@va.gov) by the due date on the SF1449. Site visits are scheduled for December 18-19, 2025, at various CBOCs in Maryland and the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Patrice d’Entremont (Patrice.D'Entremont@va.gov) is the site visit point-of-contact. Offerors must complete specific boxes on the SF1449, provide contractor POC information, and complete the price/cost schedule. Submissions must demonstrate technical capability with a clear description of methods, legible pricing, and a minimum of three years of relevant past performance, including CPARS records or a completed questionnaire. Offerors must also complete applicable fill-ins for provisions and clauses per VAAR 852.252-70.
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