Baton Rouge National Cemetery Tree Pruning

SOL #: 36C78626Q50175Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Baton Rouge, LA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the National Cemetery Administration, is soliciting proposals for Tree Pruning and Maintenance Services at the Baton Rouge National Cemetery in Baton Rouge, LA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a firm-fixed-price, one-time contract. Offers are due May 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The contract requires comprehensive tree maintenance services, including:

  • Tree and/or stump removal, pruning, trimming, cabling, cavity repair, and root pruning.
  • Disposal of all resulting waste and debris.
  • Specific tasks include routine pruning of two large trees and deadwood pruning of four large trees.
  • All work must be performed by or supervised by a Certified Arborist with at least three years of experience.
  • Adherence to Best Management Practices for Tree Pruning (ISA and ANSI A300 standards) and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
  • The contractor must provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, one-time basis.
  • Period of Performance: Approximately 60 calendar days from contract award or notice to proceed.
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
  • NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million.
  • Place of Performance: Baton Rouge National Cemetery, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be accepted.
  • Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Baton Rouge National Cemetery (Restroom area behind the lodge). Attendance is strongly encouraged.
  • Vendor Questions: Must be submitted via email to David.Hester@va.gov by May 6, 2026, 9:00 AM MTN. Answers will be provided via amendment by May 11, 2026.
  • Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest price whose quote is technically acceptable. Evaluation will consider Technical Approach and Understanding of the Work, Past Performance, and Price.
  • SAM Registration: Active registration in SAM.gov is required at the time of submission and award. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.

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Points of Contact

David HesterPRIMARY
David.Hester@va.gov

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 30, 2026
Baton Rouge National Cemetery Tree Pruning | GovScope