Grounds Maintenance Services-Zachary Taylor NC

Synopsis:
This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice. THIS IS NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
The Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is seeking qualified sources to furnish all necessary labor, material, equipment and supervision for Grounds Maintenance Services location: Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207.
The purpose of this notice is to determine interest and capability of potentially qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small-Businesses (VOSB) relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 561730- Landscaping Services. Small Business size standards- $7.5 Million
To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use responses to this sources sought synopsis. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will also depend on the response to this sources sought synopsis.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
The Zachary Taylor National Cemetery located at: 4701 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207 has a need for Grounds Maintenance Services.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall phase all work in such a manner as not to impact on or interfere with cemetery operations. Contractor shall cease work within 100 yards of any committal service in progress while performing under the contract. Contractor and contractor's employees shall cease work upon arrival of the funeral party at the committal shelter and shall not start back to work until the funeral service is completed while performing under the contract. The COR may direct and arrange the contractor s performance in specific areas of the cemetery to coordinate with the cemetery s mowing operations and/or committal services.
VOSB/SDVOSB offerors interested in submitting a quote for this project, if it is formally advertised, must be registered and verified in the www.vip.vetbiz.gov website and must provide the correct NAICS code to include the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number, name of the firm, address, phone, and point of contact.
Where to send responses:
Point of Contact: Tracy Williams
Email: tracy.williams6@va.gov.