National Cemetery Administration - Sources Sought - Geese Control (Mitigation) - Willamette National Cemetery
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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, National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has issued an amended Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C78626Q50101 for Geese Control (Mitigation) Services at the Willamette National Cemetery in Happy Valley, OR. This solicitation is now a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for year-round, humane goose removal and mitigation services to maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment at the cemetery. Key services include:
- Implementing an intensive and humane hazing protocol.
- Performing egg depredation and nest removal.
- Being on-call and available to respond within two hours.
- Servicing the cemetery twice daily, seven days a week, during heavy migration periods (December through May).
- Achieving a 99% goose-free cemetery.
- Ensuring services do not interfere with cemetery operations or funeral services.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months, with four (4) 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: S207 - Insect And Rodent Control Services
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Submission Method: Via email to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov. The subject line must be "36C78626Q50101 _Company Name".
- Evaluation Factors: Past Performance (most important), Technical Capability, and Price.
- Award Basis: Best Value Source Selection.
- Required Documents: Offerors must complete and return Standard Form 1449 and acknowledge receipt of all amendments.
Key Updates
This solicitation (36C78626Q50101) was amended to designate it as a Total Small Business opportunity and to extend the offer due date to March 31, 2026. Bidders are strongly advised to read and follow the "Instruction to Offerors" and ensure all amendments are signed and returned with their proposal package to avoid disqualification.