Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

36C26225Q1331-S208 Landscape and Lawncare Services The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions asked by the contractors. Offer Date has been updated to 9/10/2025 by 11:00 am MDT. ... 36C26225Q1331-S208 Landscape and Lawncare Services The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions asked by the contractors. Offer Date has been updated to 9/10/2025 by 11:00 am MDT. 1. Question: Do you happen to know how many trash cans are on site that need to be emptied? Answer: There are approximately 80 trash cans. 2. Question: Is there availability for a site visit? Answer: No site visit will be available. 3. Question: Is there an incumbent, if so, can you provide the contract number. Answer: Contract 36C26220C0159. 4. Question: Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services? Answer: IAW Construction Inc. 5. Will an on-site yard with a trash container be available? Answer: No, a trash container will not be available. 6. Will trash containers be provided by the Government? Answer: No trash containers will not be provided by the Government. 7. If I do not possess the required certification, would it be permissible if my employee or subcontractor possess it? Answer: Yes, that will be acceptable. 8. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. Answer: This is a new contract that replaces a contract that was performed by an incumbent. 9. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? Answer: Contract 36C26220C0159. 10. Question: Inquire whether a formal site visit or job walk is scheduled for this requirement Answer: No site visit or job walk will be available. 11. Question: Are there any water features, ponds, or pumps on the campus that ground maintenance would be responsible for maintaining? Answer: There are not any ponds or pumps that are included in this requirement. 12: Question: Can you confirm is there is storage on site at the VA Hospital that we can keep our equipment as well as the utility vehicles we are required to have? Answer: Storage will not be provided, but a laydown space will be provided. 13. If there is a laydown area, or if we can keep a shipping container on site? Answer: Yes, there is a laydown area and a shipping container can be kept on site upon approval. 14. If so, where would this area be? Answer: To be decided. 15 Where does the incumbent keep their equipment? Answer: Please refer to answers in questions 12,13,14. 16. Question: Do you happen to know how many trash cans are on site that need to be emptied? Answer: Approximately 80 trash cans. 17. Question: Do you know how approximately? How many flats of annual color are used each planting event? Answer: The is approximately 1342 square feet that need to be changed quarterly. 18. 3. Can you confirm if there is storage on site at the VA Hospital that we can keep our equipment, as well are we required to have the utility vehicles on site? Answer: Lay down space will allow for contractor owned conex (container) to be stored along with utility vehicles. 19. Does the VA hospital utilize offsite parking Lot, or shuttle service for staff and employee parking? Answer: The hospital utilizes onsite/offsite parking and provides shuttle for staff and employees. 20. Is tree trimming work permitted on a Saturday? Answer: Tree trimming is primarily done on Saturdays.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 2 of 3 Sources Sought Announcement: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY , it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals ... Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 2 of 3 Sources Sought Announcement: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY , it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this source- sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name, (b) address, (c) point of contact, (d) phone, (e) fax, (f) email address, (g) Unique Entity ID, (h) Cage Code, (i) Tax ID Number, (j) Type of business, e.g. small or other, as appropriate, and (k) must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below: Scope of Requirement: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Tibor Rubin Long Beach VA Hospital located at 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822, is seeking a contractor to assist with the landscape maintenance services for its 100-acre campus. The VA Long Beach campus is a respite, healing environment and all work is located outdoors, in exterior areas. The contractor shall furnish management, supervision, labor, and equipment necessary to perform work in accordance with terms and conditions listed herein and as per attachments and specifications. Generally, landscape maintenance services include planting and irrigation; lawn/ turf/ grass management, shrub, ground cover and planting bed maintenance, flowering annual program, tree pruning program, refuse removal and pressure washing. The landscape maintenance includes providing continuous services in a professional, clean and neat appearance. Important Information: The Government is not obligated to - nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources-sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if a response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms prove to be inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561730 ($10 Million). Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Veteran Small Business (VetCert) located at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: lorenza.gammage@va.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Lorenza Gammage, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than August 11, 2025, 10:00 am MST per the due date found on page 1 of this Sources Sought Notice.