Sources Sought Leavenworth National Cemetery Trash Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 through a Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) for trash and waste removal services at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Kansas. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to gather market information and capabilities. Responses are due February 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract requires comprehensive refuse and recycling collection, transportation, and disposal services. Key requirements include:
- Weekly pickup and servicing of 6-cubic yard general waste dumpsters.
- Monthly pickup and delivery of 30-cubic yard roll-off dumpsters for general waste, construction material, headstone disposal, and tree/brush disposal.
- On-call delivery and pickup of 20-cubic yard roll-off dumpsters for general waste and/or construction material, to be completed within three business days of request.
- Proper handling and recycling of designated recyclable materials.
- Provision and maintenance of all necessary containers, ensuring they are leakproof, covered, clearly labeled, and kept clean and serviceable, including pressure washing and steam cleaning.
- All services must be performed in a safe, timely, environmentally responsible manner, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, and with special care, reverence, dignity, and respect for the cemetery environment.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Structure: One (1) Base Period and four (4) Option Periods, each twelve (12) months long. The Government may extend services for up to six (6) additional months under FAR 52.217-8.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested SDVOSBs and VOSBs must submit responses via email to April.Graves@va.gov. The subject line must be "36C78626Q50108 Leavenworth National Cemetery". Submissions should include:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone, Fax, Email
- DUNS number/UEI number
- Business type (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB)
- A capability statement detailing qualifications, years of experience, and ability to perform the work.
- Information on relevant FSS, NAC, GSA Contract vehicles, and confirmation if services are available on those contracts.
- Feedback or suggestions on salient characteristics and the statement of work.
- A list of available options to meet the stated needs.
- Sample pricing for each deliverable, if available.
- Any questions about the statement of work.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future contract award. The primary NAICS Code is 562111 – Solid Waste Collection.