Complete Grounds Maintenance at Marietta National Cemetery - SED-859 -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation with a base year from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 and four potential one-year option periods through May 31, 2030. Contractors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) and have an active SDVOSB certification, with proposals requiring four separate PDF volumes covering company information, technical proposal, past performance, and pricing. The evaluation will prioritize past performance and technical approach over pricing, with a specific focus on the contractor's ability to perform services with reverence and respect for the national cemetery environment. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM EST on April 28, 2025, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 8, 2025.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with strict subcontracting limitations mandating that no more than 50% of the contract amount can be paid to non-SDVOSB firms. The contract covers approximately 23.3 acres of developed turf and requires a minimum of five employees and one site supervisor to perform comprehensive grounds maintenance services. These services include landscaping, turf management, mowing, trimming, herbicide/pesticide application, tree maintenance, headstone and marker services, and interment responsibilities. The work will be performed at 500 Washington Ave NE, Marietta, GA 30060, with daily maintenance tasks including maintaining Zeon Zoysia grass at 1-2 inches, edging, debris removal, pest control, fertilization, and landscape management. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and five-year potential contract duration suggests a significant investment in maintaining the national cemetery's grounds and honoring veterans.