Sources Sought--Grounds Upkeep for Grafton National Cemetery -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is conducting market research through this pre-solicitation notice to identify qualified contractors for grounds upkeep services at Grafton National Cemetery located at 431 Walnut Street in Grafton, West Virginia. The solicitation seeks contractors capable of providing turf mowing, trimming, edging, leaf and debris removal services, as well as snow and ice removal. This opportunity falls under the Landscaping Services NAICS category (561730) and the Housekeeping-Landscaping/Groundskeeping PSC code (S208). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 3, 2025, with responses due by December 10, 2025, providing interested contractors with a one-week window to submit their capability statements and expressions of interest. This market research phase will inform the development of the formal solicitation and help the agency assess the contractor pool before issuing the full Request for Proposal.

This pre-solicitation notice does not carry any set-aside designations, meaning all eligible contractors regardless of business size or ownership status may compete for the contract. No incumbent contractor information or current award values have been disclosed in this notice, as this remains in the market research phase prior to formal solicitation release. Interested contractors should submit their sources sought responses by the December 10, 2025 deadline to demonstrate their qualifications and experience in providing comprehensive grounds maintenance and snow removal services. The notice does not specify contract duration, estimated budget range, or specific performance metrics at this preliminary stage, as these details will likely be included in the subsequent Request for Proposal. Contractors seeking additional information should contact the Grafton National Cemetery directly to obtain clarification on service requirements and cemetery-specific operational parameters.