S--M&R NORTH ATLANTIC DISTRICT. Agronomy Project - Saratoga National Cemetery. 917-M&R18-14

RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFQ 36C78618Q9728 Post Date: 09/18/2018 Response Date: 09/28/2018 8:00am EST* Applicable NAICS: 561730 -- Landscaping Services, $7.5 Million Classification Code: S208 Landscaping Services Set Aside Type: 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 75 Barrett Heights Rd., Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556 Place of Performance: Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (Saratoga National Cemetery) 200 Duell Road Schuylerville, NY 12871-1721 Purpose for Amendment: Change the Response Date from 9/26/2018 12:00pm EST to 9/28/2018 8:00am EST. Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99-1 / 07-16-2018. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730 -- Landscaping Services with a small business size standard of $7.5 million. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, transportation, equipment, supplies, materials, professional guidance & advice for and incident to the provision of Tree Pruning Services at the Saratoga National Cemetery. The primary emphasis for the completion of this work is to preserve and improve the growth habit and condition of the cemetery tree population. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and all solicitation provisions & clauses are incorporated in this announcement. Site Visit will be based on availability of Saratoga Nat l Cemetery. Site visit is not mandatory, but recommended. Responses to this Request for Quotes (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 8:00 AM EST on 9/28/2018. Responses to this announcement will result in a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order with FOB Destination and the Government intends to make award under this announcement without discussions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at https://fbo.gov. This synopsis is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside. Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov SDVOSB offerors must be verified with the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) to participate under the Veterans First Contracting Program at the time of the response to this announcement at the following website: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. See VAAR clause 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside for additional information on the Veterans First Contracting Program requirements. Offers received from companies not registered in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov will not be considered and ineligible for award.