Combined Solicitation Synopsis Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery Sod and Aggregate

The contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation issued by the National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs for the delivery and installation of sod, topsoil, compost, and sand at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The work must adhere strictly to the National Cemetery Administration’s operational standards, including precise sequencing that prioritizes older burial sections first, compliance with OSHA safety regulations, and adherence to the Dignity Clause, ensuring all activities respect the solemn nature of the cemetery during funeral services. All materials must meet defined specifications: sod must be tall fescue, 1 to 1.5 inches thick and disease-free with a 30-day guarantee; topsoil must be friable with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0; compost must be STA-certified by the U.S. Composting Council with accompanying test results; and sand must be Mississippi River Sand or an approved equivalent, all free of contaminants. Deliveries are FOB Destination, meaning risk transfers to the government upon arrival at the site, where inspection and acceptance are conducted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The solicitation, numbered 36C78626Q50168 and posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of April 28, 2026, is issued as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base year and four one-year options, extending performance through March 31, 2027, though funding is currently only available through September 30, 2026. The estimated contract value ranges from a guaranteed minimum of $1,000 to a maximum aggregate value of $100,000 across all options. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with technical acceptability and past performance serving as pass/fail thresholds. Proposals must include a 10-page maximum management plan detailing labor, scheduling, and quality control; evidence of at least three years of relevant experience within the last 10 years; and three years of comparable past performance within the last five years. All submissions must be structured into four PDF volumes (Administrative, Technical, Past Performance) and one Excel pricing file, electronically emailed to April Graves at VA.gov, with the offeror required to maintain an active SAM