36C78626R50141 001 Amendment Grounds maintenance Marion Nat Cem -- S208

Solicitation 36C78626R50141 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Marion National Cemetery in Indiana. Managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, the contract requires the contractor to maintain a professional appearance of all turfgrass areas and perform various landscaping tasks, including lawn mowing, tree trimming, shrub pruning, irrigation system operation and maintenance, leaf removal, and snow and ice melt application. The scope of work emphasizes adherence to the Performance Work Statement, NCA Operational Standards, and EPA specifications, with a specific requirement for Illinois commercial pesticide and herbicide applicator licensing. The award will be determined through a trade-off process where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Evaluation is based on technical capability and key personnel, past performance in cemetery or grounds management, and price reasonableness. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer by May 18, 2026, and must include a grounds maintenance plan, staffing approach, and past performance questionnaires. The period of performance for current line items is listed from September 1, 2030, to August 31, 2031, with invoicing handled through the VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. Quality is monitored via a Contractor Quality Control Plan and government inspections at the destination site.