Jefferson Barracks Fertilizer/ Herbicide/Seed

The National Cemetery Administration is conducting market research to identify suppliers capable of delivering specialized turf-grade fertilizer, fertilizer-herbicide combinations, and grass seed to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis, Missouri on an as-needed basis. The procurement requires suppliers to meet strict product specifications, including 35-0-10 nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) fertilizer with 120-day slow-release polymer-coated urea, a 35-0-7 NPK fertilizer-herbicide pre-emergent blend containing 0.1-0.25% dithiopyr, and tall fescue grass seed from the A-List with minimum 90% germination and zero weed contamination. Delivery must occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM, excluding federal holidays, with all materials arriving in moisture-proof bags on standard pallets within three days of a predetermined delivery window and at least 15 days' notice. Interested parties must submit responses by February 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST to April.Graves@va.gov with the subject line "36C78626Q50097 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery," including company information, capability statements, relevant federal contract vehicles held, product availability, and sample pricing for market research purposes. This sources sought announcement does not obligate the government to award a contract and serves solely to gather market information regarding supplier capabilities.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and has not identified any current contractors or incumbents. No specific contract award value or budget has been disclosed in the sources sought announcement. The requirement encompasses 742 50-pound bags of 35-0-10 fertilizer, 742 50-pound bags of 35-0-7 fertilizer-herbicide combination, and 1,298 50-pound bags of tall fescue grass seed, with delivery typically occurring in mid-August for fertilizer and grass seed and in late March for herbicide products. The contract term is structured as 365 calendar days from award plus four optional one-year renewal periods, extending potential coverage through 2030. An SBA-approved class waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule applies to NAICS 325311, allowing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and all vendors regardless of business size to offer products manufactured by either small or large business concerns.