National Cemetery Administration - Water Features Cleaning (Reflection Pond and Frog Pond) - San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery -- Z1NE
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 conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for a one-time Water Features Cleaning at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, CA. This includes cleaning the Reflection Pond and Frog Pond. Interested contractors must submit a Capabilities Statement by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a one-time cleaning of the Reflection Pond and Frog Pond. Key tasks include:
- Providing all necessary resources, including PPE, equipment, pumps, hoses, and cleaning materials.
- Draining the water features (Reflection Pond water to adjacent Lagoon, Frog Pond water to nearby Storm Drain).
- Removing debris and organic sediment, noting it is slick and has an odor.
- Transporting organic materials to a COR-designated location on cemetery grounds.
- Cleaning surrounding areas daily.
- Ensuring on-site supervision, daily sign-in/out, and daily reports with photographs to sjvnc.cor@va.gov.
- Adhering to personnel conduct standards (uniformed, identifiable, decorum).
- Contractor is responsible for alternate power for pumps as SJVNC will not provide electricity or water for cleaning operations. SJVNC will refill the features upon completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Product Service Code: Z1NE (Maintenance Of Water Supply Facilities)
- Place of Performance: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA.
- Performance Period: Within two contiguous calendar weeks (Monday-Friday and following Monday-Friday) after contract award and COR confirmation. Tentative dates are between April 6, 2026, and May 15, 2026.
- Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
- Response Due: March 24, 2026
- Published: March 18, 2026
Special Requirements
This is a non-personal services contract. Contractors must provide all resources, including PPE and alternate power. No weather delays are available. Access along the Memorial Pathway must not be blocked, and parking/staging areas will be designated by the COR.
Submission Instructions
Interested contractors should submit a Capabilities Statement to Stacey.Lewallen@va.gov by the response deadline.