The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration awarded a purchase order to MAK Construction Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, on September 25, 2026, for tree removal and pruning services at Togus National Cemetery with a ceiling value of $78,500 and firm fixed pricing.
Work is performed in Sidney, Maine, and encompasses removal of 42 trees with stump grinding (nine trees at East Cemetery, 33 at West Cemetery), pruning of eight trees (five at East Cemetery, three at West Cemetery), and cavity restoration including backfill, grading, and seeding. All work must be completed within 45 calendar days of award, with a contract completion date of December 31, 2026. The procurement originated from a solicitation posted July 31, 2026, due August 21, 2026, set aside exclusively for SDVOSBs under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and PSC S208 (Housekeeping-Landscaping/Groundskeeping).