Irrigation Management Services at Willamette National Cemetery
The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Pacific District Contracting Office is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for comprehensive irrigation management services at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. This non-personnel services contract requires management of a sophisticated Maxicom-based irrigation system covering 596 irrigation zones across 34 controllers, with objectives focused on ensuring efficient, sustainable, and uninterrupted operation while supporting landscape health and water conservation efforts. Contractors must possess specialized qualifications including Certified Irrigation Technician certification, experience with centralized irrigation systems, software and networking proficiency, and water management expertise. Key performance requirements include monthly zone inspections, annual system optimization, timely repair response, 24/7 monitoring services, and maintaining water efficiency standards while submitting regular electronic reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative. The contract falls under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems) with a size standard of $41 million, and responses to this sources sought notice are due by October 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST.
Currently, no set-aside designation has been established, though the VA has indicated that if market research identifies two or more qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) certified by the SBA who can perform the work at fair and reasonable prices, the subsequent solicitation will be set aside for veteran-owned businesses per 38 U.S.C. 8127. The contract structure is planned as a firm fixed-price arrangement with a base year of 12 months and four additional 12-month option periods, potentially extending the total contract duration to five years. No current incumbent contractor or specific budget range has been disclosed in the documentation, though the large size standard of $41 million suggests this is a substantial procurement opportunity. The extensive scope covers nearly 600 irrigation zones, indicating a complex and comprehensive irrigation management requirement for this national cemetery facility.
36C78626Q50012 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration
9/22/25, 5:41 PM Irrigation Management Willamette National Cemetery -- S208
The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive irrigation management services at Willamette National Cemetery. The contractor must supply all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision required to execute the irrigation management services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement. This solicitation falls under the Housekeeping- Landscaping/Groundskeeping category (PSC S208) and the Water Supply and Irrigation Systems NAICS code (221310). While the specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this notice, potential bidders should anticipate standard federal procurement evaluation practices for services contracts. The proposal due date is January 15, 2026, providing interested contractors with a thirteen-day window from the posting date of January 2, 2026 to submit their responses.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities as defined by the Small Business Administration. The place of performance is located at 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Happy Valley, Oregon 97086. No incumbent contractor information, award value, or specific budget range has been disclosed in this solicitation notice. The contract timeline, service duration, and specific numerical details regarding the scope of irrigation management work are not provided in this announcement. Interested small businesses should prepare their proposals promptly given the compressed thirteen-day submission timeline and should consult the full solicitation documents for complete contract specifications and technical requirements.
36C78626Q50012 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration
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