Little Rock National Cemetery Tree Service

This procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 561730 for tree maintenance services at Little Rock National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The solicitation, numbered 36C78626Q50210, was issued on June 26, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time, and is conducted under FAR Part 13 procedures using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Only offerors who are actively registered in SAM.gov and certified as SDVOSBs by the SBA are eligible to respond, and all technical proposals must demonstrate experience, approach, and capabilities beyond merely restating the Statement of Work. A mandatory Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture is required, along with a resume proving at least three years of direct supervisory experience in commercial tree maintenance involving removal, pruning, and stump removal. The scope includes removal of five large trees, routine pruning of five large trees, deadwood pruning on four additional large trees, and specialized deadwood pruning on one tree, all conducted in strict compliance with the 2018 ISA Best Management Practices and ANSI A300 (Part 1) standards. Prohibited practices include topping, lion-tailing, pollarding, and other harmful techniques. The contract period runs from August 20, 2026, through July 19, 2027, with all work to be performed at the cemetery location and coordinated directly with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All personnel must adhere to strict professional conduct standards, including appropriate attire, neat appearance, and composure at all times, and the use of climbing spikes requires prior written permission from the COR. The contractor must supply all equipment, tools, labor, and materials, including proper insurance coverage for workers’ compensation and liability, and must ensure all vehicles and equipment meet state requirements. The government will provide electricity and water, but the contractor is responsible for cleaning any soiled structures or grounds daily and notifying utility companies before working near underground lines. A site visit is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at the Communal Shelter, and all questions must be submitted by July 2, 2026,