F014--Bicentennial Tree Preservation
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO 2), Buffalo, NY, intends to solicit quotes for preservation services for the historic Bicentennial tree at the Canandaigua Veterans Medical Center (VAMC) in Canandaigua, NY. This is an Unrestricted Open Market opportunity. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is anticipated to be issued on or about February 25, 2026, with quotes expected to be due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specialized preservation services to maintain the historic Bicentennial tree located at the Canandaigua VAMC.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFQ anticipated)
- Anticipated RFQ Release: On or about February 25, 2026
- Anticipated Quote Submission Deadline: March 11, 2026
- Published Date (Presolicitation): February 24, 2026
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Open Market
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 Million
- Product/Service Code: F014 (Tree Thinning Services)
Submission & Eligibility
The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov, and interested contractors are responsible for downloading all documents from the website; no hard copies will be provided. Prospective offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission. All responsible businesses under the identified NAICS code are eligible to submit quotes.
Questions & Clarifications
All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted via email to Jamie Boyar at Jamie.Boyar@va.gov. The subject line of the email must include: RFQ no. 36C24226Q0322. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted.