36C78626Q50143 -- S208
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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, is soliciting proposals for Tree Maintenance Services at Alexandria National Cemetery, Pineville, LA. This opportunity, identified as 36C78626Q50143, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Services include pruning, tree removal, stump removal, and debris cleanup. Offers are due by June 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires comprehensive tree maintenance services. The scope includes:
- Tree removal, including stump grinding to 6-8 inches below soil level, with cavity backfill.
- Routine pruning (crown thinning, cleaning, reduction, raising), deadwood pruning, and training pruning for young trees.
- Cabling, cavity repair, and root pruning.
- Disposal of all waste and debris at a licensed off-site facility.
- Specific tasks include routine pruning for one large tree and removal of three large trees, as detailed in the Tree Worksheet.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, one-time basis.
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days from contract award or notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services).
- Size Standard: $9.5 Million.
- Place of Performance: Alexandria National Cemetery, 209 East Shamrock Street, Pineville, LA 71360.
Key Requirements & Standards
- Services must be performed by a Certified Arborist (ISA or equivalent) with at least three years of supervisory experience, who will serve as the site manager.
- Adherence to International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Best Management Practices and ANSI A300 standards for pruning.
- Prohibited pruning methods include topping, heading-back, stubbing, de-horning, lion-tailing, and pollarding.
- Contractor is responsible for providing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment.
- Strict compliance with all Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances, and regulations, including Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA) wage determinations for Grant and Rapides Parish, LA.
- Contractor personnel must maintain decorum and adhere to safety standards (OSHA).
- Contractor is responsible for repairing any damage to government property.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
- Submission: Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in the solicitation.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Attendance is highly recommended.
- Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided summaries, but typically includes technical capability, past performance, and price for firm-fixed-price contracts.
Attachments
Key attachments include a Tree Worksheet (detailing specific trees and required work), a CLIN Sheet, a Site Plan/Map, and SCA Wage Determinations.