Golden Gate National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Services -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Pacific District Contracting Office is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for contractors to provide Grounds Maintenance Services.

The NCA wants to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services with size standards of $9.5 Million.

Note that if VA's pending market research establishes that two or more SDVOSB or VOSB, who are certified on SBA, Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov), can perform the project at a fair and reasonable price, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. 8127.

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The basic service objective is to maintain the cemeteries' esteemed grounds with care resulting in aesthetically pleasing landscape, care for burial sections, and memorial sites to honor those who have served our nation.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision of its employees to perform the service requirements under this contract for Golden Gate National Cemetery. Service requirements include:

Headstone Services

Gravesite Maintenance

Turf and Grasses Maintenance

Tree, Shrub, Planting, and Bed Maintenance

Irrigation System Services Drainage System Maintenance

Trash & Debris Removal

Pavement Sweeping and Cleaning

Structure Cleaning and Light Maintenance

Ceremonies Assistance

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA 94066.

The intent of NCA is to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivering Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for a base year and two (2) option periods with the Governments' discretion to exercise.

In response to this announcement, please complete the information below and return to Roberto Escobedo, email: Roberto.escobedo@va.gov by 10/16/2025 by 4:00 PM (PST).

Complete the information requested below and attach any pertinent documents (Capability Statement and Past Performance history similar in scope).

1.Company Information:

Company Name:

Address:

SAM Unique ID:

Contact Name:

Phone No:

Email:

2. Business size information Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:

3. GSA Contract Information: FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No GSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date

This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal nor solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the NCA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response.

Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement.