Notice of Intent to Sole Source to SDVOSB Concern - WVNC Herb and Fert Bridge.docx
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This document is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concern, Viking Bros. LLC, to perform herbicide and fertilizer services for the West Virginia and Grafton National Cemeteries. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has an immediate need for these services, which will include pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control as well as granular turf fertilization. The proposed 60-day contract will be awarded under the authority of 41 USC 3304(a)(5) and VAAR 819.7007 for sole source awards to verified SDVOSBs. The NCA intends to award the contract to Viking Bros. LLC but will consider responses from other responsible sources that demonstrate competition would be advantageous and not cost or time prohibitive. Responses must be received by noon on May 28, 2024.
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NOTICE: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) intends to make a sole source contract award to a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concern, Viking Bros. LLC., to perform herbicide and fertilizer services with North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 561730, Landscaping Services) for a 60-days at the West Virginia and Grafton National Cemeteries. __________________________________________________________________ The West Virginia National Cemetery located at 18-56 Veterans Memorial Lane, Grafton WV 26354, has an immediate need for herbicide and fertilizer services. Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide herbicide and fertilization services at the West Virginia and Grafton National Cemeteries, services will be provided in accordance with all terms, conditions, specifications, requirements, and schedules of the contract, including National Cemetery Administration Standard Operating Procedures and Operational Standards & Measures.
The following index of services briefly describes the work involved. All services described in the schedule below shall form the complete requirement.
| TURF APPLICATION |
| ANNUAL |
APPLICATION DATE
DESCRIPTION
| #1 |
| Turf Application #1 Applied in spring 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected germination of crabgrass |
| Pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses such as crabgrass, goosegrass combined with a post emergent herbicide to treat any actively growing broadleaf weeds. Herbicide will be applied at manufacturers recommended label rate for cool season turf grass in liquid form. Herbicide will be applied to the entire turf grass acreage including between headstones for control of crabgrass and broadleaf weeds. |
| #2 |
| Turf Application #2 (Applied in spring when broadleaf weeds are actively growing) |
| Pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses such as crabgrass, goosegrass combined with a post emergent herbicide to treat any actively growing broadleaf weeds. Herbicide will be applied at manufacturers recommended label rate for cool season turf grass in liquid form. Herbicide will be applied to the entire turf grass acreage including between headstones for control of crabgrass and broadleaf weeds. |
| #3 |
| Turf Application #3 (May 15th – 20th) |
| Combination pre/post emergent control for annual weed grasses and broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form along with a granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 26-0-12 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer shall be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. |
The agency intends for the work to commence immediately. The proposed contract action is for 60-days which the Government intends to solicit from only one source in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302, Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) and Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) 819.7007(Sole Source Awards to a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business).
This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotation; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, or a quotation that may be considered by the Agency. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission or objective. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This hereby constitutes a synopsis of the action proposed in this announcement.
All responses must be received by Noon (Eastern) May 28nd, 2024, and will be considered by the Government.
Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by email at jessica.lane2@va.gov (Administrative Contract Specialist) and antionette.collins@va.gov (Contracting Officer).
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