This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. -- S208

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, has issued a Sources Sought notice (NAICS 561730 – Landscaping Services, Small Business Size Standard $9.5 M) to identify qualified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of providing full‑service grounds maintenance for the Albany Rural Cemetery Soldiers’ Lot (0.16 acre) in Albany, NY. The contract will require weekly mowing and trimming (grass height 3‑4 in.), careful trimming around headstones, weekly debris removal (twigs, leaves, trash) with additional storm‑response patrols, and flag management—including half‑staff directives for Memorial Day and any national mourning periods. Services are to be performed from April through October each year, with a base period and up to four option years subject to FY25 funding. Interested vendors must submit a written expression of interest and a capabilities statement to the point of contact, Hugh O’Neil (hugh.oneil@va.gov), no later than 10:00 a.m. EST on 17 December 2024. Offerors must be registered and verified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification database, have the correct NAICS code represented in SAM, and provide their UEI, CAGE code, firm name, address, phone, and point‑of‑contact information. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of award.

Notice ID

adf4672a3a284c69958b85e81f62fdef

Solicitation Number

QSE--36C78625Q50057

NAICS Code

561730

Classification Code

S208