National Cemetery Administration - 36C78626Q50101 Geese Control - Willamette National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is soliciting geese control and mitigation services for Willamette National Cemetery near Portland, Oregon. The contractor must provide year-round, humane geese removal services including daily intensive hazing protocols between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, twice-daily service during heavy migration periods (December through May), egg depredation, nest removal, and on-call availability with a two-hour response capability to achieve 99 percent geese-free cemetery status across approximately 270 acres. Evaluation will be based primarily on past performance, followed by technical capability addressing humane geese management approaches, dog training protocols, on-site presence plans, and wildlife management expertise, with price as a secondary consideration. Key deadlines include March 4, 2026, for submission of questions and March 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST for proposal submission via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov.

This solicitation is set aside 100 percent for verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), making only companies meeting this designation eligible to compete. The contract consists of a one-year base period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods extending through April 30, 2031, providing potential for up to five years of continuous service. The place of performance is Happy Valley, Oregon 97086. Contractors must furnish all labor, equipment, supplies, and trained animals such as border collies to conduct humane geese deterrence while minimizing disruption to cemetery operations and funeral services. Deliverables include a quality control plan due within 10 days of award, weekly service reports, and incident reports as needed.