Sources Sought Fort Snelling National Cemetery Waste Water
Overview
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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, National Cemetery Administration, is conducting a Sources Sought for wastewater removal services at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota. This market research aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Responses are due by May 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, manpower, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies for comprehensive wastewater removal services. Key services include:
- Pumping of various holding tanks and septic tanks (e.g., 7,500-gallon, 1,000-gallon, 3,000-gallon).
- Water jetting of drain lines and pumping of separation tanks.
- Hydrovac/Water-Jetting services for storm sewers, catch basins, and French Drains.
- Lift station submersible grinder pump impeller and flange replacement.
- Camera locating for sewer drain lines.
All waste, except for hydrovac/water-jetting waste, must be removed from the cemetery property. The contractor is responsible for replacing damaged infrastructure and securing clean-out covers.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 562991 - Septic Tank and Related Services (Size Standard: $9 million)
- Period of Performance: 365 days from award date, plus four one-year options.
- Work Hours: Normal cemetery hours (8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday), with potential for off-hours work.
- Response Time: Services must be performed within 3 business days of order acknowledgement.
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is specifically seeking information from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
Submission & Evaluation
Interested SDVOSBs and VOSBs must submit a capabilities statement to April.Graves@va.gov with the subject line "36C78626Q50187 Fort Snelling National Cemetery". The statement should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email.
- DUNS/UEI number and business type.
- Qualifications and ability to perform the described work.
- Relevant FSS, NAC, GSA Contract vehicles, and service availability on those contracts.
- Feedback on salient characteristics, suggestions, available options, and questions about the statement of work.
- Sample pricing for each deliverable, if available.
This is for market research only; no contract will be awarded from this announcement.