Ground maintenance services for ohio western reserve national cemetery and woodland cemetery soldier's lot -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking ground maintenance services for the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville and Woodland Cemetery Soldier's Lot in Cleveland. The contract will require comprehensive grounds maintenance across approximately 95 acres, including mowing, string trimming around 24,224 upright headstones, mulching, weeding, fertilization, herbicide application, leaf removal, and related cemetery preservation activities. Interested vendors must submit electronic capabilities statements by March 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, including DUNS number, organizational details, and business size/socioeconomic status. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 561730 for Landscaping Services and PSC code S208 for Housekeeping and Landscaping/Groundskeeping. Vendors must demonstrate ability to perform maintenance with appropriate dignity and respect for the cemetery environment, maintaining all grounds to National Cemetery Administration standards.

The procurement does not currently have a specific small business set-aside, though the VA is interested in 8(a), WOSB, VOSB, SDVOB, and HUBZone small businesses. The contract term is structured as one base year with four additional one-year option periods, extending potential service through 2030. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, with the government providing limited facilities and water utilities. Work will be performed during standard hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with potential weekend and holiday work for special events. The contractor must employ an English-speaking on-site manager and ensure all maintenance activities, including mowing to 3-inch height, herbicide application, core aeration, overseeding, and grave repairs, are executed with precision and care.