Alaska National Cemeteries Grounds Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration is conducting market research via a sources sought notice, solicitation number SSNAK092426, to identify qualified businesses capable of providing grounds maintenance and associated cemetery services at Fort Richardson National Cemetery and Sitka National Cemetery in Alaska. The scope of work includes interment and disinterment services, headstone services, gravesite maintenance, and general landscaping such as the care of turf, trees, shrubs, and plantings. Specific requirements for the Fort Richardson location may also include pond services, irrigation system maintenance, artificial turf care, and winter interment area preparation. The contractor will be expected to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and logistical support, including assistance with ceremonies. This action is currently for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. The anticipated period of performance consists of a 12-month base period with four potential 12-month option periods. Interested respondents are asked to provide their SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and business size status under NAICS code 561730, including any applicable socioeconomic categories such as SDVOSB, HUBZone, or WOSB. Formal proposals and pricing are not requested at this time, and the response deadline for this market research is October 6, 2026.