Turf Treatment Services for Culpeper National Cemetery -- S208

Solicitation 36C78626Q50075 is a firm-fixed-price service contract for turf treatment services at Culpeper National Cemetery in Virginia, covering approximately 33.9 acres. The scope of work includes eight annual scheduled applications of turf fertilization, pre- and post-emergent crabgrass and broadleaf weed control, turf aeration, and overseeding. The contract is structured with a base year and four one-year renewal options, subject to fund availability. To maintain the cemetery's status as a National Shrine, the contractor must adhere to strict performance standards, including specific fertilizer NPK ratios (26-0-12 or 24-0-12 with 50% slow-release sulfur coated urea) and precise application timing based on soil temperature. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 561730. Award decisions are based on a best-value trade-off analysis, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over price. Contractors must provide an English-speaking Site Manager and comply with rigorous conduct and safety standards, including a requirement to cease all work within 1,000 feet of ongoing burial services. Performance is monitored by a Contracting Officer’s Representative, with payment contingent upon meeting high customer satisfaction targets for overall appearance and headstone upkeep. All labor must comply with the Service Contract Act wage determinations for Culpeper County.