Combined Solicitation Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
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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 seeking proposals for Trash Services at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, OH. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price contract. The opportunity is Unrestricted. Proposals are due May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive refuse and recycling collection, transportation, and disposal services for solid waste and designated recyclable materials. Key services include:
- Providing and maintaining various containers (8-yard general waste, 8-yard mixed recycling, 20-yard roll-off for headstones/construction materials, on-call general waste).
- Weekly or monthly emptying of containers, or on-call pickup within three business days.
- Disposal fees charged per ton for 20-yard roll-off containers.
- Adherence to specific operational standards, including the Dignity Clause (requiring utmost care and respect for headstones, markers, and remains), and compliance with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4751 for the specified Ohio counties.
- The contractor is responsible for all management, labor, equipment, tools, supplies, vehicles, transportation, and necessary licenses/permits. Personnel must be fluent in English, trained, and wear identifiable uniforms.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: One base year and four one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: Maximum aggregate value of $120,000, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000.
- Place of Performance: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH 44273.
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), with a $47 million size standard.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email to April.Graves@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.
- Offerors must complete the provided pricing template (F Pricing.xlsx) and Past Performance Questionnaire (E P09 Past Performance.pdf). Pricing must be all-inclusive.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
This is the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments. Self-guided tours of the cemetery are permitted during operating hours.