Sod Supply and Installation Service at Louisiana National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide sod supply and installation services at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary, LA. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed Price contract covering sod delivery and installation from June 2025 to March 2030. Specific requirements include providing Tif419 bermudagrass sod that is freshly cut, weed-free, and machine-cut to precise standards. Contractors must be able to deliver and install between 10,000 to 12,000 square feet of sod annually, with delivery and installation completed within three business days of order and work performed during normal business hours. The evaluation will be based on three key criteria: technical approach, past performance, and price, with a submission deadline of June 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The solicitation covers five contract line items (CLINs), each representing a one-year period of service. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract spans a five-year period from June 2025 to March 2030, indicating a potential multi-year commitment. The place of performance is specifically located in Zachary, Louisiana 70791, which is the site of the Louisiana National Cemetery. The procurement is part of the National Cemetery Administration's landscaping and groundskeeping services, categorized under PSC code S208, and represents a targeted approach to supporting veteran-owned businesses while maintaining the grounds of a national veterans' cemetery.