The purpose of this Amendment is to provide a document outlining the GIS and GPS information as to the scale of the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (NCOTA) cemetery grounds. -- S208
Overview
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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
Amendment 1 to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (NCOTA) Grounds Maintenance Services opportunity provides critical GIS and GPS information, clarifying the scale of the cemetery grounds. This update details the total acreage and specific mowing frequencies, impacting planning and costing for potential bidders. The opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Change
This amendment, identified as S208, outlines the GIS and GPS information for the NCOTA cemetery grounds. The total area is now specified as 487,036.44 square meters (120 acres). Key changes include:
- Mowing Frequency:
- 41 acres are cut weekly.
- 55 acres are cut once per year.
- 24 acres are designated as unmaintained woodlands.
- Acreage Reconciliation: The original contract scope covered 37 acres. Recent additions of four acres (converted from woodlands to burial sections C8, C9, C10) bring the weekly maintained area to 41 acres. This clarifies the scope of grounds maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Amendment)
- Department/Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
- Product/Service Code: S208 - Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Place of Performance: NCOTA; 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, United States
- Period of Performance (Underlying Contract): April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 (Base plus four option years)
- Wage Determination: 2015-4235, Rev. 32, Date: 12-03-2025
- Response Date: March 2, 2026
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Additional Notes
This amendment does not appear to alter proposal deadlines or evaluation factors. However, bidders must incorporate the updated acreage and mowing schedule into their planning and cost proposals. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation are presumed to remain unchanged. The primary contact for this opportunity is Hugh O'Neil, Chief CO, at hugh.oneil@va.gov.