Elko National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance -- S208
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration, has issued a Solicitation (36C78626Q50185) for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Elko National Cemetery in Nevada. This is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside for a Hybrid Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026, at 13:00 Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for comprehensive grounds maintenance. Key services include:
- Interment and Disinterment Services
- Headstone Services (setting, raising, lowering, realigning, cleaning)
- Gravesite Maintenance (turf renovation, fertilization, pest control, mowing, trimming, edging, aerification, topdressing, dethatching)
- Tree, Shrub, and Planting Bed Maintenance
- Irrigation System Services
- Pond Services and Drainage System Maintenance
- Trash & Debris Removal, Pavement Sweeping & Cleaning
- Ice Prevention/Snow & Ice Removal
- Structure Cleaning & Light Maintenance & Janitorial
- Ceremonies Assistance
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Hybrid Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: A base period of 6 months plus four (4) twelve-month option years.
- Place of Performance: Elko National Cemetery NV, 3602 Jennings Way, Elko, Nevada 89801.
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a $9.5 Million size standard.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: 36C78626Q50185
- Offer Due Date: June 30, 2026, at 13:00 Local Time.
- Questions Due: June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST.
- Evaluation: Will follow a tiered approach, prioritizing socioeconomic categories (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, etc.), followed by technical requirements (Pass/Fail), past performance, and price.
- Key Documents: Bidders must review the provided Wage Determinations (WD 2015-5601 and NV20260015) for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits, and utilize the Past Performance Questionnaire for reference evaluations. The NCA Shrine Operational Standards and Measures document details expected performance criteria.
Contact Information
Contracting Officer: Roberto Escobedo (Roberto.Escobedo@va.gov)