S208--GROUNDS MAINTENANCE | STL | JB |
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), through its VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Jefferson Barracks VAMC in St. Louis, Missouri. This RFI is for planning purposes only to gather market information and inform future acquisition decisions, including potential set-asides. Responses are due May 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary for comprehensive grounds maintenance. Key services include:
- Maintaining healthy grass and a professional appearance.
- Cutting, trimming, and maintaining all grass, including weekly lawn cutting and edging.
- Removing weeds, dead trees, shrubs, limbs, and debris.
- Clearing freshly cut grass from roads and sidewalks.
- Fertilizing grass twice per year and disposing of fallen leaves.
- Cleaning exterior concrete surfaces to remove dirt, debris, and trash.
- Seeding and hedge/tree trimming based on natural growth habits.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)
- Product Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- Place of Performance: St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks, 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr., St. Louis, MO 63125
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 09:00 AM CT
- Published: May 5, 2026
Information Requested
Interested parties must submit:
- Company name, address, point of contact, and UEI number.
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business) and confirmation of small business status under NAICS 561730.
- Confirmation of Missouri state licensing for pesticide application (if prime contractor).
- For SDVOSB/VOSB/SB, a plan to meet limitations on subcontracting (51% of work).
- Details of any existing FSS contracts (GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, etc.).
- Clear and convincing capabilities demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI. Responses will be used for market research and to make appropriate acquisition decisions, potentially influencing set-aside determinations. Submitting a response does not guarantee inclusion on a bidders list or receipt of a future solicitation.