Yellowstone National Cemetery Total Cemetery Operations

Solicitation 36C78626Q50239 is a Firm-Fixed-Price performance-based service contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration for total cemetery operations and maintenance at the Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel, Montana. This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring bidders to be SBA certified and have the appropriate NAICS code 561730 on their SAM.gov profile. The scope of work focuses on maintaining the facility as a National Shrine and includes comprehensive grounds maintenance for approximately 68.83 acres of turf, interment operations including grave excavation and backfilling for an estimated 150 burials annually, the setting and cleaning of approximately 1,545 monuments, irrigation repair, and snow and ice removal for over 88,000 square feet of walkways. The contract consists of a base period from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, with subsequent option years. Award will be granted to the responsible offeror with a reasonable price and a technically acceptable quote, evaluated under FAR Part 12. Key technical requirements include a supervisor with at least five years of experience and a licensed commercial pesticide applicator certified by the Montana Department of Agriculture with at least three years of experience. Offerors must submit a detailed performance plan, equipment list, and quality control plan. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and requires strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations, as well as specific employee dress code and conduct standards. Offers are due by October 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.