SOURCES SOUGHT: Grounds Maintenance Services Santa Fe National Cemetery -- 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, National Cemetery Administration (36C786) has issued an amendment to Solicitation 36C78626R50055 for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, NM. This amendment provides answers to vendor questions, a soil analysis report, photos of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and the site visit sign-in sheet. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been revised based on vendor inquiries.
Scope of Work
The solicitation covers comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including interments, headstone maintenance, turf care (mowing, seeding, sodding, pest control), irrigation system maintenance (contractor responsible for lateral lines to rotor heads), drainage, trash removal, pavement cleaning, snow removal, structure cleaning, and assistance with ceremonies. Approximately 25,000 headstones are scheduled for cleaning annually on a rotational basis. Contractors will need to supply their own generators if electrical power is required in the spoils area. On-site compost is available for approximately one year (1900 cubic yards), after which contractors will need to source materials.
Key Clarifications & Revisions
- Contract Periods: The contract includes a Base year and two Option Years.
- PWS Revision: The PWS has been updated to clarify mowing height standards and other requirements based on vendor questions.
- Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE): The Government will provide a casket carrier and a casket lowering device for daily burial operations; contractors will only provide these if GFE is inoperable.
- Past Performance: For teaming arrangements, the Government will evaluate the vendor submitting the SAM.GOV UEI number on the SF1449 proposal form.
- Turf Renovation: Specific square footage estimates for sodding and seeding are provided.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The pricing sheet, which details line items for services, quantities, and units for the base and option periods, currently shows zero dollar values, indicating it serves as a template for bidders to submit their pricing proposals.
Submission Information
The closing date for proposals remains June 3, 2026, at 17:00 PT US/Pacific. For questions, contact Ralph Crum at ralph.crum@va.gov.