Biloxi National Cemetery Tree Services
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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), National Cemetery Administration, is soliciting proposals for Tree Maintenance Services at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS. This Firm Fixed-Price contract is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and covers comprehensive tree care. Proposals are due May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires a range of tree maintenance services, including tree removal, stump grinding, pruning (routine for 16 large trees, training for young trees), trimming, cabling, cavity repair, and root pruning. Pruning standards include crown thinning, cleaning, reduction, and raising, adhering to Best Management Practices: Tree Pruning (2018 ISA) and ANSI A300 standards. The scope also includes deep root fertilization for 300 trees at Fort Meade and 30 trees at Hot Springs (two applications per year). All resulting waste and debris must be disposed of at a licensed off-site landfill. A Certified Arborist with at least three years of supervisory experience is required as the site manager.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: From award until accepted completion, not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days.
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Product Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical Approach and Understanding of the Work, Past Performance, and Price.
- SAM Registration: Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: May 7, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Cemetery Flagpole, Biloxi National Cemetery. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
- Vendor Questions Due: May 8, 2026, by 9:00 AM CT. Submit via email to David.Hester@va.gov.
- Answers to Questions: Provided via amendment on SAM.gov by May 13, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: David Hester (David.Hester@va.gov)