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Presolicitation Notice - Grounds maintenance services at the Bakersfield National Cemetery

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36C78624R50297Federal

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The contract pertains to grounds maintenance services at the Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin, California, with a base year and four additional option years. It is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, targeting small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The solicitation, managed by the National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs, is expected to be published on or around November 22, 2024. This presolicitation notice updates a prior announcement from July 2024 and indicates that solicitation documents will include vendor site information. The contract falls under the NAICS code 561730, which covers landscaping services. The contract point of contact is Ralph Crum, a contracting officer based in Quantico, Virginia. The solicitation notice serves as a formal announcement for vendors interested in providing comprehensive grounds maintenance support, ensuring the upkeep and aesthetic care of the cemetery grounds in alignment with federal standards.

General Info

Grounds maintenance contract for Bakersfield Cemetery, SDVOSB set-aside, five-year term, soliciting small businesses.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

Contract Value

$120,253.4

NAICS

561730 - Landscaping Services

Place of Performance

Arvin, CA, 93203, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Awardee

Award Issued Date

11/24/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedNov 21

Presolicitation

AwardedNov 24

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

Contacts

Ralph CrumContracting Officer

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Grounds maintenance services at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. GMC BASE YEAR + 4 OPTIONS This presolicitation notice is an update to the notice sent in July 2024. Estimated date when the solicitation will be published to Contract Opportunities is as early as 11/22/24. Solicitation will include vendor site information.

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