Amended Grounds Maintenance Contract for Togus National Cemetery Base + 4 Option Years36C78626Q50084 -- S208

The contract pertains to grounds maintenance services at Togus National Cemetery in Maine, encompassing a base period with four additional option years. It is designated as a combined type procurement with a setting aside specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), under NAICS code 561730, which covers landscaping services. The solicitation was posted in February 2026, with a response deadline in mid-March 2026. The contract is issued by the National Cemetery Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs, with the place of performance strictly at the Togus site. The office handling the procurement is located in Quantico, Virginia, and the primary points of contact are specified to facilitate communication and administrative oversight. The scope of work includes comprehensive grounds maintenance that adheres to industry standards, including the ANSI A300 Part 1 Pruning Standards. These standards delineate the approved procedures for pruning trees, shrubs, and woody plants to ensure proper care, safety, and aesthetic quality, and specify that such work should be conducted by qualified arborists. The contract requires compliance with relevant OSHA and ANSI safety guidelines, emphasizing the maintenance of the cemetery grounds to a high standard suitable for a national cemetery setting. The specified standards and set-aside promote both quality and opportunity for veteran-owned small businesses.