Natchez National Cemetery Tree Maintanence
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 soliciting proposals for Tree Maintenance Services at the Natchez National Cemetery in Natchez, MS. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity for a firm-fixed price contract. Offers are due June 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The required services include comprehensive tree maintenance, such as tree removal, pruning, trimming, cabling, cavity repair, root pruning, and the removal and disposal of all resulting waste and debris. Specific tasks mentioned include deadwood pruning for one large tree and the removal of another large tree. All work must be performed by a Certified Arborist with at least three years of supervisory experience and must comply with Best Management Practices: Tree Pruning (2018 ISA) and ANSI A300 standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days from contract award or notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offers are solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs.
- Offer Due Date: June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM.
- Published Date: June 12, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror who submits the lowest priced, technically acceptable, and reasonable quote. Evaluation factors include Technical Approach and Understanding of the Work, Past Performance, and Price.
Key Dates & Information
- Site Visit: Scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Administration Building, Natchez National Cemetery. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
- Vendor Questions Due: June 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CT, submitted via email to David.Hester@va.gov. Answers will be provided via amendment by June 24, 2026.
- Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
- Attachments include a Tree Worksheet, CLIN Sheet, and a Site Plan (map of the cemetery).