Amendment 0001 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation - 36C78626Q50153 - Tree Pruning, Removal, and Stump Grinding at Danville National Cemetery -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is soliciting quotations for tree pruning, removal, and stump grinding services at Danville National Cemetery under solicitation 36C78626Q50153. The contractor must perform work in accordance with the Statement of Work and comply with FAR 52.222-90, which prohibits contractors from engaging in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion activities. Key personnel requirements include an ISA Certified Arborist with direct supervisory experience on large shade tree removal, pruning, and stump grinding at government, industrial, commercial, or public sites. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation based on evaluation of three submission volumes: Administrative (including SDVOSB certification), Technical Proposal (including arborist certification, relevant experience, and a 90-day work plan), and Pricing. Critical deadlines include a pre-quote site visit on April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, submission of questions by April 23, 2026, and quotation submissions due by 12:00 PM EST on April 30, 2026.

This contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a business size standard of $9,500,000. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The scope of work includes pricing for two Contract Line Items: CLIN 0001 for pruning of fourteen trees and CLIN 0002 for removal of six trees including stump grinding. The period of performance is 90 days following the Post Award Conference. Work will be performed at 721 Lee St, Danville, VA 24541, and all work must strictly adhere to cemetery dignity protocols, including protection of headstones, daily debris removal, and coordination with cemetery burial activities. Quoters must maintain an active SAM registration and submit quotations to sarah.poole1@va.gov.