Amendment 0001 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation - 36C78626Q50153 - Tree Pruning, Removal, and Stump Grinding at Danville National Cemetery -- S208

SOL #: QSE--36C78626Q50153Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)

QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Danville, VA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7fcae49f95b145db936d655edf51c206/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 13, 2026

Last Updated

May 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 30, 2026, 4:00 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 quotes for Tree Pruning, Removal, and Stump Grinding Services at the Danville National Cemetery in Danville, VA. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform comprehensive tree services, including:

Pruning fourteen (14) trees.
Removal of six (6) trees.
Stump grinding to a minimum of 4 inches below soil level, or to lateral roots. All work must be completed within ninety (90) days of commencement and performed with special care, reverence, dignity, and respect for the cemetery grounds and headstones. A key requirement is the provision of an ISA Certified Arborist to serve as the Site Manager.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Period of Performance: 90 days after the Post Award Conference.
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (FAR 19.14).
NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services, with a $9,500,000 size standard.
Place of Performance: Danville National Cemetery, Danville, VA.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to sarah.poole1@va.gov.
Quote Structure: Submissions require three volumes: Administrative, Technical Proposal, and Pricing.
Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with Technical Qualifications as a key non-price factor. The government intends to make an award without discussions.
Eligibility: Quoters must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and award.

Key Deadlines

Site Visit: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
RFQ Questions Due: Thursday, April 23, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
Quotes Due: Thursday, April 30, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.

Amendment 0001

This amendment, issued on April 27, 2026, adds FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation APR 2026) in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 14398. Bidders must include a signed copy of this amendment with their quote package. Potential quoters are responsible for checking SAM.gov for all amendments.