Mountain Home National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Services Solicitation

SOL #: 36C78626Q50082Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)

QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Mountain Home, TN

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/f8b8d7bb88ea476fa2f98cebbb135d25/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 18, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 18, 2026, 2:00 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), National Cemetery Administration, is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity seeks comprehensive services including general grounds, headstone, interment, and irrigation maintenance. Quotes are due March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide complete grounds maintenance services, ensuring the cemetery is maintained with reverence and dignity, adhering to NCA Operational Standards and Measures. Key services include:

Turf and Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, weed eating, edging, debris removal, overseeding, irrigation system maintenance, gravesite maintenance, plant/tree care, fertilization, weed/pest control, and storm debris cleanup.
Headstone and Marker Services: Receiving, preparation, transportation, installation, setting, raising, realigning, and cleaning of headstones and markers, following specific SOPs.
Facilities Maintenance: Cleaning of committal shelters, buildings, roadways, walkways, and perimeter fencing.
Specialized Services: Sod repairs, mulching, and tree maintenance. The period of performance is a base year (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) with four (4) option years.

Contract Details

Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS: 561730 (Landscaping Services)
Place of Performance: Mountain Home National Cemetery, 215 Heroes Dr., Mountain Home, TN 37684.
Wage Determinations: Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) wage determinations apply for relevant occupations in Carter, Unicoi, and Washington Counties, TN.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Deadline: March 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to Janice.brooks@va.gov and cc larry.curtis@va.gov.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are more important than price.
Eligibility: Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov and have an active/current registration in the SBA's certification database for SDVOSB/VOSB. SDVOSB firms must certify in writing that they will perform 50 percent of the work.
Required Attachments: Bidders must complete and submit the provided Price Schedule and Past Performance Questionnaire (listing 3-5 relevant contracts from the last 3 years).

Key Deadlines & Actions

Site Visits: Strongly urged and expected on February 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST.
Questions Due: March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Note: Quoters are responsible for obtaining all amendments from Sam.gov.