SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY: Grounds maintenance services for Riverside National Cemetery. -- S208

SOL #: QSE--36C78626R50120Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

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

Place of Performance

Riverside, CA

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
Feb 23, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 2, 2026, 12:00 AM

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 to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of providing grounds maintenance services for the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. This is a market research effort to determine the availability and capability of qualified firms. Responses are due by March 2, 2026.

Scope of Work

This notice seeks qualified firms to perform comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Riverside National Cemetery. The specific details of the services required will be outlined in a potential future solicitation, but generally encompass the upkeep and care of the cemetery grounds.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • Response Due: March 2, 2026
  • Published: February 23, 2026

Evaluation

Responses to this Sources Sought notice will be used by the government for market research purposes to determine the availability and capability of SDVOSB firms. This information will help inform future acquisition strategies and potential set-aside decisions for grounds maintenance services at the Riverside National Cemetery.

Additional Notes

This is a Sources Sought notice only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Interested SDVOSB firms should email their capability statement and SAM.gov UEI number to Ralph.Crum@va.gov by the specified deadline. No further information is available at this time.

People

Points of Contact

Ralph CrumPRIMARY

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