Sources Sought Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), specifically the National Cemetery Administration, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The purpose is to find vendors capable of providing refuse and recycling collection services for the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, OH. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to gauge industry capabilities. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing and servicing various types of dumpsters for general waste, recycling, and debris removal. Key services include:
- General Waste Removal: Weekly pickup and servicing of 8-cubic yard dumpsters.
- Recyclable Waste Removal: Monthly pickup and servicing of 8-cubic yard dumpsters.
- Debris Removal: Monthly pickup and servicing of 20-cubic yard roll-off dumpsters for granite headstone and concrete debris.
- On-Call Debris Removal: As-needed delivery and pickup of 20-cubic yard roll-off dumpsters for general waste and construction materials, with delivery and pickup within three business days of request.
- Tonnage Billing: Charges for tonnage for 20 cubic yard dumpsters will be invoiced per ton, supported by documentation.
All containers must be leakproof, covered, clearly labeled, and maintained in a clean, serviceable condition. Contractor personnel must perform all work with special care, reverence, and dignity, acknowledging the cemetery as a final resting place.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside Focus: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: March 13, 2026
- NAICS Code: 562111 – Solid Waste Collection
- Product Service Code: S205 - Trash/Garbage Collection Services
Submission Requirements
Capabilities statements must be emailed to April.Graves@va.gov with the subject line "36C78626Q50133 Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery". Submissions should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- DUNS number/UEI number and business type (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB).
- Qualifications, years of experience, and ability to perform the described work.
- Information on any relevant FSS, NAC, or GSA Contract vehicles.
- Feedback on salient characteristics or suggestions, available options, and any questions about the PWS.
- Sample pricing for each deliverable, if available.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research and planning purposes; it does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future contract award.