National Cemetery Administration - 36C78626Q50101 Geese Control - Willamette National Cemetery

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Geese Control - Willamette NC" (Solicitation Number: 36C78626Q50101). The government is procuring year-round goose removal and mitigation services for the Willamette National Cemetery located in Portland, OR. The objective is to maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment by implementing a humane hazing protocol and performing egg depredation and nest removal.

• Year-round goose removal and mitigation services.

• Intensive and humane hazing protocol.

• Egg depredation and nest removal.

• On-call availability with a two-hour response time.

• Service twice daily, seven days a week during heavy migration periods (December-May).

• Accomplish a 99% goose-free cemetery.

• Services must not interfere with cemetery operations or funeral services.

• Type of Contract: Definitive Firm Fixed-Price contract.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months, with four (4) 12-month option years.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but NAICS code 561710 with a size standard of $17.5M is listed.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 10 AM CST.

• Questions Deadline: March 4, 2026, at 1 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Past Performance (most important), Technical Capability, and Price.

• Award Basis: Best Value Source Selection.

• This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offers are solicited only from small business concerns.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is included, detailing the scope and requirements.

• A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is provided.

• A Past Performance Questionnaire is attached for offerors to provide to their references.

Sources Sought Announcement

This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes to identify potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of providing Geese Control/Mitigation services at the Willamette National Cemetery. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this announcement.

561710 – Exterminating Pest Control ($17.5M)

Responses must be submitted via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov no later than February 10, 2026, at 9:00 am CST, with the subject line: “36C78626Q50101 Geese Control/Mitigation – Willamette National Cemetery”. The submission should include:

• Company Name
• Address
• Point of Contact
• Phone, Fax, and Email
• DUNS number / UIE number
• Business Type (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB)
• Capability Statement detailing qualifications and ability to perform the work.
• Relevant FSS, NAC, GSA Contract vehicles held, and if the services are available on those contracts.
• Feedback or suggestions on salient characteristics (or N/A).
• Available options to meet needs outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Any questions regarding the PWS.
• Sample pricing for each deliverable, if available.

Bidders are instructed to review the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed requirements. A CLIN for "Geese Removal Services per Performance Work Statement" is listed with a quantity of 12 Months per year.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide year-round, humane goose removal and mitigation services at Willamette National Cemetery to maintain a dignified, clean, safe, and respectful environment.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services for goose removal and mitigation.

• Implement an intensive and humane year-round hazing protocol.

• Perform egg depredation and nest removal.

• Achieve a 99% goose-free cemetery.

• During heavy migration (approx. December-May, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM), service the cemetery twice daily, seven days a week.

• Be on call and respond within two hours if requested.

• Services must not interfere with cemetery operations or funeral services.

• Hazing Protocol: Very infrequent geese landings for stop-overs and zero all-day geese presence.

• Nest/Egg Removal: Zero nests on cemetery property.

• Response Time: Within two hours of request.

• Quality Control: Contractor must submit a written Quality Control Program (QCP) within 10 days of award.

• Quality Assurance: Government will evaluate performance per the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Period: One (1) 12-month Base Year and four (4) 12-month option years. Anticipated period: April 01, 2026 – March 31, 2031 (subject to award date).

• Place: Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd, Portland, OR 97086-6937.

• Contract Type: Definitive firm fixed price contract.

• Hours of Operation: Contractor business hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM daily, except when the Government facility is closed.

• Holidays: Services may be required on recognized federal holidays.

• Personnel: Contractor employees must identify themselves as such to avoid confusion with Government officials. Key personnel include a Contract Manager.

• Security: Contractor is responsible for safeguarding Government property.

• Deliverables: Quality Control Plan, Weekly Service Reports, Incident Reports.

• Estimated Workload: 30-90 minutes daily labor.

• Cemetery Size: Approximately 270 Acres.