Sources Sought Leavenworth and Fort Scott National Cemeteries
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), National Cemetery Administration, is conducting market research to identify capable Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) for refuse and recycling collection services. This requirement supports the Leavenworth and Ft. Scott National Cemeteries in Kansas. Responses are due February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and containers for comprehensive waste management, including:
- Weekly Servicing: 6-cubic yard general waste dumpsters at both Leavenworth and Ft. Scott locations.
- Monthly Roll-offs: 30-cubic yard containers at Leavenworth for general waste, construction debris, headstone disposal, and organic brush.
- On-Call Services: 20-cubic yard roll-off dumpsters for construction or general waste as needed.
- Recycling: Collection and processing of designated recyclable materials.
- Maintenance: Providing leakproof, covered, and labeled containers maintained to high aesthetic and operational standards suitable for a national cemetery environment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: One (1) Base Period plus four (4) Option Periods (5 years total), with a potential 6-month extension.
- Set-Aside: Targeted for SDVOSB/VOSB participation.
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 9, 2026.
Evaluation
Information gathered will be used for procurement planning. The VA will evaluate capability statements to determine if the requirement can be set aside for Veteran-owned firms. Key factors include technical qualifications, years of experience, and availability on existing contract vehicles (GSA/FSS).
Additional Notes
Interested firms must submit a capability statement, UEI number, and business type verification to April Graves at april.graves@va.gov.