S208--Grounds Maintenance for the Asheville VAMC

The contract solicitation S208--Grounds Maintenance for the Asheville VAMC, issued under solicitation number 36C24626Q0630 by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 6, seeks qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Charles George VA Medical Center campus in Asheville. The work encompasses routine maintenance including turf mowing at 3–4 inches with 95% compliance, edging of sidewalks and landscape beds, debris removal to achieve 100% cleanliness, shrub trimming, and seasonal leaf removal from walkways, turf, and parking areas, all governed by a detailed Performance Work Statement and monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The contract has a one-year base period beginning June 22, 2026, and requires full compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, anti-human trafficking measures, and sustainable product usage, all enforced through FAR and VA-specific clauses. All contractor personnel must obtain a VA badge upon presentation of photo ID and adhere to VA Directive 0710 regarding personnel security and suitability, with fitness determined under 5 CFR Part 731, and must work within normal hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays. The solicitation is a total SDVOSB set-aside under NAICS code 561730, requiring proof of current SBA certification via a valid CVE letter and submission of the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting at the time of quotation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and comply with all FAR representations and certifications, particularly those outlined in 52.212-3. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Contracting Officer Emily Donahue by the deadline, formatted according to specific section requirements and accompanied by the completed Standard Form 1449. Evaluation will be based on a best value determination weighing technical and management approach, past performance, and price reasonableness, with no fixed weights disclosed. Invoicing is required monthly in arrears through VA’s electronic invoice system, referencing CLIN and service dates, with payment processed via electronic funds transfer. The Government will conduct surveillance through daily direct observation, quarterly inspections, and validated complaints, with