PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY: Grounds maintenanace services for the Los Angeles National Cemetery. -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a contractor to provide grounds maintenance services for the Los Angeles National Cemetery. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that the agency intends to procure landscaping and groundskeeping services under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) and PSC code S208 (Housekeeping-Landscaping/Groundskeeping). The notice was posted on February 23, 2026, and serves as an advance notification of the upcoming solicitation. While specific evaluation criteria, contract requirements, and proposal deadlines are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested contractors should monitor for the formal solicitation announcement that will contain comprehensive information regarding performance standards, qualifications, and submission procedures. Prospective bidders are advised to note this opportunity and prepare to respond promptly when the full solicitation is released.

This contract opportunity carries a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sole source set-aside designation, which restricts eligibility to certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The pre-solicitation notice does not provide information regarding the current contractor, anticipated contract value, or the specific duration of the service period. Interested service-disabled veteran-owned small business firms should ensure they maintain current certifications and begin preparing their qualifications and capability statements to submit when the formal solicitation is announced. Companies should also monitor the Federal Procurement Data System and the agency's official website for updates regarding timeline and specific requirements for the Los Angeles National Cemetery grounds maintenance contract.