Grounds maintenanace services for the Los Angeles National Cemetery. -- S208
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), specifically the National Cemetery Administration, is providing notice of its determination to consolidate requirements for Grounds Maintenance Services (GMS) at the Los Angeles National Cemetery, CA. This is a Special Notice indicating an upcoming solicitation for a firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive GMS, including:
- Headstone and turf maintenance
- Mowing, trimming, and edging
- Power washing
- Irrigation management and drainage system maintenance
- Tree/shrub pruning
- Gravesite maintenance
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One base year plus four one-year options
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a $9.5M size standard
- Estimated Value: The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for all five years is $8,524,601.10.
- Published: February 11, 2026
Justification for Consolidation
The consolidation of two previously separate GMS contracts (historic cemetery and Columbarium section) into a single procurement is justified for increased efficiency, reduced risk, and improved mission success. This approach also accommodates common cemetery expansions.
Additional Notes
Market research indicated a sufficient number of capable SDVOSBs to support this set-aside, and no negative impacts on small businesses are anticipated due to the SDVOSB designation. This notice serves as a determination to consolidate requirements in accordance with FAR Subpart 7.103 (b).
Contact: Ralph Crum (ralph.crum@va.gov)