S208--Grounds Maintenance - NWI
Overview
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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) has cancelled Solicitation 36C26326Q0397 for Grounds Maintenance services at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. This combined synopsis/solicitation was originally a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Reason for Cancellation
The solicitation was cancelled because the line items were not accurate to the work being performed. This decision was communicated via Amendment 0003, posted on March 30, 2026.
Impact on Bidders
As the solicitation has been cancelled, any previously submitted quotes or proposals are no longer applicable. Bidders should disregard all prior deadlines and requirements. Interested parties are advised to await further instructions or a revised solicitation from the contracting office.
Original Opportunity Context (Now Cancelled)
The original requirement sought annual grounds maintenance services, including fertilization, weed control, mulch maintenance, tree care, and regrading projects, for VA facilities in Omaha, NE, and Grand Island, NE. The contract was intended to be a Firm Fixed-Price with a base year and four option years, under NAICS Code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a $9.5 Million size standard. Site visits and specific certifications (e.g., Commercial Pesticide Applicator License) were previously required.