Grounds maintenance services for Riverside National Cemetery. -- S208

SOL #: QSE--36C78626R50120Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Riverside, CA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 23, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 13, 2026

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), specifically the National Cemetery Administration (36C786), is planning to solicit for Grounds Maintenance Services at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA (92518). This upcoming opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for comprehensive grounds maintenance services (PSC S208). While specific details will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation, it generally encompasses all necessary tasks to maintain the cemetery grounds to the required standards.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Presolicitation (indicating an upcoming formal solicitation)
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • Published: May 13, 2026
  • Response Due: To be determined upon release of the formal solicitation

Evaluation

Specific evaluation criteria will be detailed in the future solicitation document.

Additional Notes

This is a presolicitation notice. Interested SDVOSB firms should actively monitor SAM.gov for the release of the formal solicitation, which will include detailed requirements, submission instructions, and the official response deadline. For initial inquiries, contact Ralph Crum at ralph.crum@va.gov.

People

Points of Contact

Ralph CrumPRIMARY

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