Fertilizer and Herbicide Application Services -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking fertilizer and herbicide application services for the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Arkansas. The forthcoming procurement will involve maintaining approximately 11.88 acres of established Hybrid Bermudagrass turf through precise chemical application and landscaping techniques. Contractors must provide three annual fertilizer applications, pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicide treatments, and demonstrate a licensed applicator with minimum 3 years of commercial experience. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, potential offerors will likely be assessed on their ability to meet technical requirements, safety protocols, and demonstrate capability to work in a sensitive national cemetery environment. The contractor must submit a detailed Pesticide and Fertilizer Application Plan within 30 days of contract award and provide advance notice before chemical applications.

The procurement is exclusively set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), representing a targeted opportunity for veteran entrepreneurs in the landscaping services sector. The contract structure includes a base period of 12 months with four potential 1-year option periods, providing potential for a five-year engagement. Work must be performed during standard cemetery hours (8:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays), with strict requirements for coordination and minimal disruption to burial services. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract falls under NAICS category 561730 for Landscaping Services and PSC category S208 for Housekeeping-Landscaping/Groundskeeping. Interested SDVOSB firms will need to carefully review the Draft Performance Work Statement and prepare comprehensive proposals demonstrating technical expertise and compliance with the detailed service requirements.