Turf Treatment Services for Culpeper National Cemetery -- S208
Overview
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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 soliciting proposals for Turf Treatment Services at Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper, VA. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity requires comprehensive herbicide and fertilizer services, including routine grounds maintenance. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contract requires comprehensive herbicide and fertilizer services, encompassing routine care and management of outdoor spaces. Specific services include various weed control applications (pre-emergent and post-emergent for broadleaf weeds and grasses), grub control, core aeration with overseeding (Turf Type Tall Fescue), and turf fertilization (26-0-12 NPK, 50% slow-release SCU). Detailed requirements are outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base period plus four (4) option years
- Place of Performance: Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, VA
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
- Size Standard: $9.5 million
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to marshand.boone@va.gov
- Proposal Format: Separate PDF files for Volume A (Company Information), Volume B (Technical), and Volume C (Past Performance). Volume D (Pricing) must be an Excel spreadsheet.
- Technical Proposal (Volume B) must include: Key Personnel identification, a Work Plan/Staffing Plan (methodology, man-hours, permits, insurance).
- Past Performance (Volume C) requires: Information using the attached Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical and Past Performance combined are more important than price. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, with the intent to make an award without discussions.
- Mandatory Site Visit: Friday, February 6, 2026. Contact marshand.boone@va.gov to arrange.
- Questions Deadline: February 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST. Submit via email to marshand.boone@va.gov and joselito.roman@va.gov.
Eligibility Requirements
Quoters must be registered in SAM.gov and possess active/current certification as an SDVOSB on the SBA website (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/). Bidders must also adhere to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for labor pricing.