Snow Removal Services for Lebanon VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for snow removal and salt spreading services at the Lebanon VA Medical Center located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The procurement seeks contractors capable of providing winter season services including snow, ice, and slush removal from 637,780 square feet of parking lots and 98,181 square feet of sidewalks across multiple buildings within the medical center complex. Contractors must be able to begin work within two hours of notification and operate simultaneously on at least two parking lots at any time of day or night, including weekends and holidays, while providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. The government is particularly interested in responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), though all capable contractors are welcome to respond. Interested vendors must submit a brief capability statement to Christina Gennaoui at Christina.Gennaoui@va.gov by 08:00 AM EST on October 15, 2025, with veteran-owned businesses required to include proof of VetCert certification from the SBA.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation, as it is currently in the market research phase to help the government develop its acquisition strategy including potential socio-economic set-asides. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, nor are any specific award values or budget ranges disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The contract structure includes a base period beginning December 1, 2025, with four potential one-year option periods that could extend the agreement through November 30, 2030, representing a possible five-year total contract duration. The scope covers snow removal services across ten different building locations and two Building 99 sites, with the contractor responsible for depositing removed snow on adjacent grass areas while VA medical center staff will handle ice melting product application. The suggested NAICS code is 561730 (Landscaping Services) and the Product Service Code is S218 (Housekeeping - Snow Removal/Salt).