Ground Maintenance Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257), has issued a Solicitation for Ground Maintenance Services at the El Paso VA Healthcare System (EPVAHCS) in El Paso, TX. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contractor will ensure facility grounds are maintained in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Offers are due by May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The comprehensive grounds maintenance services include:
- Lawn mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, dethatching, and seeding.
- Street and parking lot sweeping.
- Leaf and debris removal, including seasonal cleanups.
- Weed control and removal.
- Chemical treatments (fertilization and weed control).
- Tree removal and tree/shrub care.
- Irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Pest and disease control for lawn areas. Services such as lawn mowing, trimming, edging, street sweeping, and tree removal are designated as "as needed" and will be authorized and invoiced separately. An image document, "North Lawn Area.png," provides a visual delineation of a specific area at the El Paso VA Medical Center, crucial for understanding the physical scope.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base year (June 15, 2026 - June 14, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 Million.
- Offer Submission Deadline: May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT.
- Technical Questions Deadline: May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM.
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value Selection using a Comparative Analysis, considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must submit a complete offer, including a Capability Statement (max 3 pages), references, and applicable permits/licenses.
Eligibility & Notes
- Offerors must be verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) listed in the VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database.
- The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference and includes an addendum to FAR 52.212-1.
- Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.
- The contract includes options to extend services and the term of the contract.
- Primary contact for this opportunity is Melanie Williams (melanie.williams5@va.gov, 210-694-6378).