S208--Fort Richardson and Sitka National Cemetery Maintenance Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, honors Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our nation. There are approximately 151 National Cemeteries in 39 states that receive visitors, hold ceremonies and conduct committal services on an ongoing basis. Because of the special significance and attention our National Cemeteries receive from the public, strict adherence to the specifications is essential.

SERVICES PROVIDED: The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to perform the following Interment and Full Cemetery Maintenance Services at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery & Sitka National Cemetery. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE MANPOWER & RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PERFORM AND COMPLETE MULTIPLE JOBS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

National Cemeteries are National Shrines. The standards of maintenance and appearance at these cemeteries must reflect this nation's concern for those interred there. For this reason, strict adherence to these specifications as well as the National Cemetery Administration National Shrine Commitment Operational Standards and Measures (latest version) is essential. The contractor is encouraged to use an innovative and creative technical approach, in addition to standard commercial practices to manage the grounds maintenance operation at the Cemetery in order to maintain the high standards of appearance as a National Shrine.