PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY: Solicitation for grounds maintenance services to be performed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. -- S208

SOL #: QSE--36C78626R50055Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Santa Fe, NM

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 7, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 1, 2026

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, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for grounds maintenance services at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. This upcoming solicitation will be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The forthcoming solicitation will seek proposals for comprehensive grounds maintenance services. While specific details will be provided in the official solicitation, these services typically include landscaping, lawn care, tree and shrub maintenance, irrigation system management, and general upkeep to ensure the cemetery grounds are maintained to high standards.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (Solicitation forthcoming)
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
  • Product Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
  • Published: March 1, 2026
  • Response Due: Not applicable for this pre-solicitation notice; details will be in the future solicitation.

Additional Notes

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY to inform potential bidders of an upcoming opportunity. The official solicitation, which will include detailed requirements, terms, conditions, and response deadlines, has not yet been released. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the full solicitation. For questions regarding this pre-solicitation, contact Ralph Crum at ralph.crum@va.gov.

People

Points of Contact

Ralph CrumPRIMARY

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