Combined Solicitation Abraham Lincoln Trash and Recycling Services

The National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting trash and recycling services at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, under solicitation number 36C78626Q50134, with proposals due by May 22, 2026. The contract is structured as a combined solicitation with a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal meets all technical requirements at the lowest evaluated price. The scope includes weekly collection and servicing of two 8-yard trash containers and two 4-yard recycling containers, with on-demand deployment of 30-yard roll-off dumpsters for special events and debris removal; optional services such as septic tank pumping, street sweeping, and port-o-potty rentals may also be required. The contract includes one base year and four one-year option periods, potentially extending the term to five years and six months, with a guaranteed minimum value of $1,000 and a maximum aggregate value of $60,000 inclusive of all options. Performance is FOB Destination at the Elwood, Illinois site, with title transferring to the Government upon delivery. All offerors must submit proposals in four volumes via email only to April Graves at april.graves@va.gov, with Volumes A, B, and C in PDF format and Volume D in Excel format using the provided pricing schedule. Technical proposals must not exceed 10 pages for management plans and must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience within the last decade, including vehicle listings, licensing proof, and operational procedures. Past performance submissions require completed questionnaires, and all offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, declare their size status and socioeconomic certifications if claiming preferences, and comply with all federal regulations including those related to whistleblower rights, subcontracting limitations, child and convict labor prohibitions, equal opportunity, and procurement integrity. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses with deviations authorized for certain labor and subcontracting provisions, and requires electronic invoicing through a government-approved system. No packaging, marking, or preservation specifications are defined, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site based on conformity with contract requirements, with noncompliance potentially leading to Contract Discrepancy Reports or termination.