36C78626R50138 -- S208

Grounds maintenance services for Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, California, are being procured under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with NAICS code 561730, managed by the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract is structured as a performance-based statement of work with a twelve-month base period and two optional twelve-month extension years. The scope encompasses a comprehensive range of services including headstone raising, lowering, realignment, and resetting (500 units), fine-tuned alignment (1,000 units), cleaning and maintenance of headstones (10,500 units), turf and grass maintenance, pest control, tree and shrub care, irrigation and drainage system upkeep, pavement cleaning, artificial turf maintenance, structure cleaning, and debris removal. All work must comply with detailed technical exhibits that specify deliverables such as the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, deliverables schedule, workload data under the Service Contract Act and Davis-Bacon Act, site maps, grave diagrams, maintenance checklists, pesticide application data, and contract discrepancy reporting procedures. The contractor is required to furnish all equipment, supplies, transportation, permits, and roll-off dumpsters necessary to perform the work using only commercial-grade, clean, and well-maintained equipment with appropriate safety features. The contractor must designate a Site Manager and Alternate Site Manager who are accessible via communication devices during normal operating hours and available 24/7 for emergencies. All personnel must adhere to OSHA and NFPA standards, wear required personal protective equipment, and maintain current, state-issued certifications for pesticide application in California, with no substitution of technicians for certified applicators. Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals and pesticides must be on-site and submitted as a master file to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and a Spill Control and Countermeasure Plan must be in place. The contractor is also responsible for ensuring all employees hold valid state driver’s licenses for operating equipment and vehicles. Weekly and daily performance reports must be submitted to the COR, and the contractor must complete a phase-in period of two to four weeks post-award to mobilize equipment, submit employee rosters, and familiarize themselves with site requirements. Proposals are due by 1700 PST on July 13, 2026, and must include drafts of a Quality Control Plan and Detailed Grounds Management Plan, along with a completed past performance questionnaire. Offerors must comply with strict formatting rules: