9999--West Haven Ground Maintenance

This contract amendment extends the response deadline for Solicitation Number 36C24126Q0569, titled "9999--West Haven Ground Maintenance," from July 21, 2026, to July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Originally issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 01 (36C241), the acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561730 for grounds maintenance services at the VA Medical Center in West Haven, Connecticut. The base performance period runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through June 30, 2031. Contractors must provide comprehensive grounds maintenance including grass cutting, edging, trimming, leaf removal, tree limb and fallen tree removal using bucket trucks and trained chainsaw crews, and bi-annual cleaning of storm drains in West Haven and Newington as detailed in Appendices E and F. Snow removal and ice control services are required with 24/7 response capability within one hour of snowfall events, and all work must support uninterrupted 24-hour access for veterans and staff. Pricing must be submitted via Attachment 1, structured by service category and option year, with a firm-fixed price award anticipated. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions including 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and 52.204-16, along with VA-specific clauses such as 852.203-70, 852.232-72, and 852.215-70, which govern advertising, electronic invoicing, and SDVOSB evaluation factors. All offerors must be registered in SAM and VISTA, complete FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications, and satisfy pass/fail gates including compliance with documentation requirements. Evaluation is based on best value, weighing price, past performance with up to three similar references submitted via Attachment 2, and technical capability including corporate experience and technician qualifications. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network with a copy