SAM #QSE--36C78626R50141

This opportunity seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services at Marion National Cemetery in Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration - Contracting office: Centralized Contracting Division, 5105 Russell Road, Quantico, VA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; all services are to be performed by the selected contractor - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive grounds maintenance, including: - Mowing and trimming of 53 acres of turfgrass - Trimming around 13,909 headstones (plus 400 annually) - String trimming, blade edging, and core aeration - Overseeding, fertilization, and herbicide/insecticide applications - Leaf removal, floral pickup, and mulching - Irrigation system operation, maintenance, start-up, winterization, and backflow testing - Tree and shrub pruning, removal, and stump removal - Headstone cleaning, raising, realignment, and fine-tuning alignment - Sunken grave repair and turf renovation - Snow and ice removal, salt and deicer application on roads, parking areas, and walkways - Pest control across cemetery grounds - Power washing of hardscapes and columbarium walls - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must adhere to strict standards of care, dignity, and safety as outlined by the National Cemetery Administration - A certified arborist is required onsite during all tree work - Daily progress reports and quality control are mandatory - Performance is monitored with incentives and deductions based on quality standards (typically 95% or 100%) - The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) - Multi-year contract structure: base year plus four option years - All work must comply with detailed requirements in the Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Grounds Maintenance Services Marion National Cemetery -- S208 Grounds Maintenance Service Marion National Cemetery The Contractor shall mow all turfgrass areas to present a well-manicured, neat, professional appearance always, in accordance with NCA Operational Standards.