Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Services -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. The solicitation requires a qualified service provider to handle a wide range of maintenance tasks including headstone services, gravesite maintenance, turf and grass care, tree and shrub management, irrigation system services, pond maintenance, drainage system upkeep, trash removal, pavement cleaning, structure maintenance, and support for cemetery ceremonies. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract appears to demand a highly specialized landscaping and maintenance approach tailored to the sacred nature of a national veterans' cemetery. The opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with responses due by June 7, 2025, which provides potential bidders approximately seven weeks to prepare their proposals. The contract is classified under NAICS code 561730 for Landscaping Services and PSC category S208 for Housekeeping and Landscaping/Groundskeeping.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, which aligns with the Department of Veterans Affairs' commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurs. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the pre-solicitation notice, and specific budget or award value details are not disclosed. The procurement is focused on a comprehensive, year-round maintenance contract for the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, suggesting a potentially significant ongoing service requirement. The precise timeline for service delivery is not explicitly stated, but the June 7, 2025 response deadline implies the contract could commence shortly thereafter. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate specialized capabilities in cemetery grounds maintenance, with a particular emphasis on preserving the dignity and memorial character of a national veterans' cemetery.