Sources Sought Abraham Lincoln Trash and Recycling Services
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 for market research to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The objective is to secure trash and recycling removal services, along with potential optional services, for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Responses are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks capabilities for comprehensive waste management and related services:
- Trash Service: Provision and weekly servicing of two (2) 8-yard trash containers.
- Recycling Service: Provision and weekly servicing of two (2) 4-yard recycling containers for paper and cardboard.
- 30-yard Roll-off Dumpsters: On-demand provision for special events and holidays.
- Optional Services (if available):
- Street Sweeping: Quarterly sweeping of cemetery roadways, curbs, and select parking lots.
- Port-O-Lets: Standard and ADA-compliant units with hand sanitizers for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
- Handwashing Stations: For the annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
- Annual Septic Tank Pumping: Pumping and inspection of three (3) septic tanks.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 562111 – Solid Waste Collection
- Place of Performance: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST (as per metadata, overriding conflicting document summary date).
- Published Date: March 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested businesses should submit their responses via email to April.Graves@va.gov. The subject line must include "36C78626Q50134 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery". Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), contact information.
- DUNS/UEI, business type (SDVOSB/VOSB).
- A capability statement addressing qualifications and experience.
- Relevant contract vehicles (FSS, NAC, GSA) and confirmation of item availability on contracts.
- Feedback on salient characteristics, available options, and questions about the SOW.
- Sample pricing and confirmation of deliverable availability.
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract award is guaranteed.
Additional Notes
Respondents should pay special attention to delivery locations, cemetery entrance restrictions (12' height limit on primary entrance), and performance during cemetery functions to avoid impacting events.