Pre-chem and fertilizer for Cape Canaveral -- 6850

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking to procure turf maintenance products including fertilizers and pre-chemicals for Cape Canaveral National Cemetery through solicitation 36C78625Q50233. This one-year "C" type contract covers 16 specific line items ranging from granular fertilizers with minimum 30% slow-release nitrogen (such as 20-0-20 and 21-0-11 blends) to specialized chemical treatments including Spirotetramat, Cypermethrin, Flazasulfuron, and Topramezone herbicides. The products will be applied by cemetery personnel for ongoing turf, tree, and landscape maintenance operations. Proposals must be submitted in two separate PDF volumes with company information and pricing details, with evaluation based on the lowest evaluated price among proposals meeting acceptability standards. The solicitation requires strict compliance with SAM registration, ORCA certification, and Public Law 116-183, with quotes due April 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST.

This procurement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 325311 with a size standard of 1,050 employees. The contract quantities range from 1 to 75 units per product type across various packaging sizes including 8-ounce bottles, 1-gallon containers, and 50-pound bags. Multiple deliveries will occur as needed throughout the contract period from May 5, 2025 to May 4, 2026, with deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Performance will take place at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery located at 5525 US-1, Mims, Florida, with strict conduct requirements including professional dress codes and respectful behavior appropriate for a national cemetery environment. Contractors must coordinate delivery schedules with the Contracting Officer's Representative and ensure all activities maintain the dignity and operational integrity of the cemetery grounds.