Fargo National Cemetery Janitorial Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a qualified contractor to provide janitorial and custodial services at Fargo National Cemetery, including daily restroom cleaning Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday services as needed, and septic vault pumping services estimated at 1-2 times annually. The contract will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with price serving as the primary evaluation factor and technical acceptability as a pass/fail criterion. Key requirements include providing all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies on an all-inclusive, FOB Destination basis; maintaining compliance with prevailing wage standards and service contract labor requirements; establishing an accessible office with a contract manager available within one hour of notification; and exercising special care and reverence for cemetery grounds in accordance with the Dignity Clause. Contractors must submit quotations in four separate volumes (Administrative, Technical Proposal, Past Performance Questionnaires, and Pricing Schedule) by February 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST to April.Graves@va.gov, with questions due by February 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.

This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with no incumbent contractor, as this is a new contract. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract carries a guaranteed minimum value of $1,000 and a maximum aggregate value not to exceed $150,000 across a one-year base period plus four optional one-year extension periods. All quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer and award. The work will be performed at Fargo National Cemetery in Harwood, North Dakota, with services required during standard duty hours between 0730 and 1600. The contractor must comply with applicable prevailing wage determinations, which for Cass County, North Dakota, include minimum hourly rates ranging from approximately $11.63 to $57.40 depending on occupation classification, plus fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour for health and welfare.