VANIHCS Ft Wayne Lawn Care/Snow Removal Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 VANIHCS (VA Northern Indiana Health Care System), intends to solicit for Lawn Care and Snow Removal Services in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a Presolicitation notice for a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued around April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, tools, equipment, vehicles, transportation, and chemicals necessary for comprehensive grounds maintenance.
- Lawn Care Services: Includes mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, weeding, overseeding, fertilizing, herbicide and pesticide control, and debris removal. Services are estimated from April 1 through October 31, with availability required before and after if the growing season dictates.
- Snow and Ice Removal Services: Covers comprehensive removal from all designated sites, deicing, and clearing of parking lots, drives, walkways, sidewalks, and ramps. Services are estimated from November 1 through March 31, with availability required before and after if snow/ice occurs outside these periods. The goal is to maintain healthy grounds and ensure a clean, neat, professional appearance, and safe access at the VA Medical Center, 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (future solicitation for services)
- Period of Performance: Base year plus one-year option periods. The estimated base period is November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services (Small Business Standard: $9.5 Million)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or around April 17, 2026
- Anticipated Response Date (for future solicitation): June 3, 2026
- Published: April 7, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a presolicitation notice and not a Request for Proposal (RFP). No additional solicitation package or technical information will be issued beyond what is contained in this notice. Interested SDVOSBs should prepare for the upcoming solicitation.
Point of Contact
Samuel R Galbreath, Contract Specialist, Samuel.Galbreath@va.gov, 301-456-3435.