Sources Sought Fort Custer Waste and Recycling Services
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of providing waste and recycling collection services for Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive waste and recycling collection services, including the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste, as well as the proper handling and recycling of designated materials. All services must adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, and the National Cemeteries Dignity clause. Specific services include:
- Collection of solid waste using 8-yard and 30-yard dumpsters.
- Recycling collection using 4-yard dumpsters.
- Disposal fees and ancillary charges.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- NAICS Code: 562111 – Solid Waste Collection
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: February 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI 49012
Submission Requirements
Interested SDVOSBs and VOSBs must submit responses via email to April.Graves@va.gov. The subject line must be "36C78626Q50113 Fort Custer National Cemetery". Responses should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, and email.
- DUNS number / UIE number.
- Business type (SDVOSB, VOSB).
- A detailed capability statement outlining qualifications, years of experience, and ability to perform the described work.
- Information on relevant FSS, NAC, or GSA Contract vehicles.
- Feedback or suggestions on salient characteristics, available options, and questions about the statement of work.
- Sample pricing for each deliverable, if available.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research to identify potential sources and does not constitute a commitment by the government to award a contract. The government is not obligated to award a contract based on this announcement.