36C78626Q50029 Combined Synopsis Solicitation Herbicide Application JB National Cemetery -- S208

This solicitation, identified as 36C78626Q50029, seeks firm fixed price herbicide application services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 325320. The scope requires the contractor to provide comprehensive herbicide spraying services using a specific Sublime Herbicide Solution containing triclopyr, dicamba, and mesotrione, applied at a precise rate to control broadleaf weeds across the cemetery grounds. The work is planned for a base performance period of one year starting January 1, 2026, with four subsequent one-year options extending through December 31, 2030. Services must be executed Monday through Friday with potential adjustments for cemetery ceremonies, strictly adhering to the National Cemetery Administration’s standards, including a Dignity Clause emphasizing respect for veterans’ resting places. Contractors must submit proposals in three volumes—company information, technical approach, and pricing—by December 19, 2025, and meet strict eligibility, representation, and certification requirements including active registration in SAM.gov and SBA VetCert. The evaluation follows a Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical acceptability assessed on a pass/fail basis and price as the deciding factor among qualified bidders. The contract includes detailed FAR and VAAR clauses governing labor standards, ethics, reporting, and regulatory compliance, alongside specific SDVOSB subcontracting limitations. Key personnel provisions mandate a dedicated, qualified Site Manager to oversee daily operations. Inspection and acceptance occur onsite at the performance location, focusing on compliance with stringent quality and operational criteria defined in the Performance Work Statement. The solicitation also incorporates documentation for wage determinations, subcontractor participation, and past performance to ensure service quality and contractor accountability over the contract term.