S208--Provide Ground and Lawn Maintenance Services
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), Network Contracting Office 7, is soliciting proposals for Ground and Lawn Maintenance Services under Solicitation #36C24726Q0104. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The latest amendment extends the offer receipt deadline to March 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center's Uptown and Downtown facilities, covering approximately 130 acres. Services include weekly/bi-weekly grass cutting, edging, weed eating, blowing, weed control, shrub pruning, trash removal, fall/winter leaf removal, tree removal/trimming, mulching, and bi-weekly street sweeping. Attachments provide visual references for specific parking lot areas and a map of the Uptown Division to aid in understanding the physical scope.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (anticipated)
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.
- Estimated Value: $9.5 Million for the base year.
- Product Service Code (PSC): S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Offers should be emailed in PDF format to Gail Bargaineer (Gail.Bargaineer2@va.gov).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a Best Value determination, considering Technical, Past Performance, and Price.
- Contact: Gail Bargaineer (Gail.Bargaineer2@va.gov, 404-321-6069).
Key Updates & Notes
Multiple amendments have been issued. The latest amendment (0003) extends the offer deadline and includes responses to vendor questions. Previous amendments also added/removed specific FAR clauses (e.g., 52.223-2, 52.223-23, 52.204-9). Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments. Eligibility requires certification as an SDVOSB in the SBA database at the time of offer and award, and compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting. A site visit was previously scheduled for January 29, 2026.