S208--Grounds Maintenance Services – Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (Spokane)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. This effort aims to gather information on potential sources, including verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. Responses are due by March 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The required services, as outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), include comprehensive grounds maintenance to ensure the facility is clean, safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing. Key tasks involve:
- Lawn mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, and dethatching.
- Street and parking lot sweeping, leaf and debris removal.
- Chemical treatments (fertilization, weed control).
- Tree and shrub care.
- Irrigation system maintenance, repair, and winterization.
- Pest control for lawn areas. Performance standards are detailed, covering aspects like grass height, debris removal, response times for irrigation, and safety compliance. The potential contract term is one base year with four option years.
Key Requirements for Response
Interested parties must submit a capability statement containing:
- Business name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Business size designation, type, and SAM Unique Identifier Number.
- Affirmation of capability to perform according to the attached Draft PWS.
- At least one example of relevant past performance for similar work meeting similar performance standards.
- Affirmation of capability to comply with Limitations on Subcontracting if a set-aside for SD/VOSBs or Small Businesses is implemented. Vendors are also encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft PWS.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- NAICS Code: 561730
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to assess the availability of SDVOSB/VOSB and Small Businesses for a potential future set-aside.
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Published Date: February 27, 2026
Submission Details
Capability statements and feedback on the Draft PWS must be submitted via email to Darien Justice at darien.justice@va.gov. All questions must be submitted via email; telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is a sources-sought notice only and does not constitute a solicitation or a request for quotes. The government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this market research.