S208--STX Grounds Maintenance

The contract awarded under solicitation number 36C25726Q0362 is a firm-fixed-price, non-personal services agreement for grounds maintenance at multiple Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in San Antonio, Texas, including the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, Fisher House, Villa Serena Domiciliary, and the Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 561730, with a base performance period from June 9, 2026, to June 8, 2027, and options to extend for four additional one-year terms through June 8, 2031. Award will be made using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where offers are ranked by price and only the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror will be selected, with no trade-offs between cost and technical merit. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary to maintain grounds in compliance with industry standards, including mowing grass to a maximum of three inches, edging sidewalks, repairing irrigation systems per SAWS codes, trimming trees in accordance with OSHA standards, and performing seasonal landscaping. Performance is subject to on-site inspection and acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at the locations of service delivery. Compliance with the Service Contract Act and associated wage determinations for Bexar County is required, with payment processed electronically through the VA Vendor Information System (VIS) on a monthly, in-arrears basis, and must include the IFCAP obligation number. The contract prohibits the use of WAWF and IPP, mandating sole reliance on VIS for invoice submission. Special conditions include strict limitations on subcontracting under VAAR 852.219-75, which caps payments to non-certified subcontractors at 50% of the total contract value, requiring submission of a completed Certificate of Compliance with the offer or risk of disqualification. Additional compliance obligations include adherence to clauses regarding whistleblower rights, protection of personal records, anti-trafficking measures, and restrictions on subcontractor sales to the government. The prime contractor must submit a five-page capability statement, three one-page references, a completed SF 1449, a full subcontractor list, and the required VA compliance certification—all submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by the specified deadline. The Contract