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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 36C78622Q0049 Wood National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance with Cemetery Specific Aspects The purpose of this Sources Sought is assist with market r... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 36C78622Q0049 Wood National Cemetery Grounds Maintenance with Cemetery Specific Aspects The purpose of this Sources Sought is assist with market research and to seek sources that are able to meet the requirement described within this document and attachments. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. This is NOT a solicitation announcement. Responses to this notice are not offers or quotes and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The submission of capabilities for planning purposes and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this Sources Sought in Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). The intent is to award a contract for the services described below. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is seeking interested sources that can provide Grounds Maintenance services for the location provided below. Please note that the required services are not finalized and are subject to change based on the responses to this Source Sought. The information within this Sources Sought are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the services that will be satisfactory. Requirement Name: Grounds Maintenance Service with Cemetery Specific Aspects Location(s): Wood National Cemetery 5000 W National Ave Milwaukee WI, 53295 https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/wood.asp NAICS Code: 561730 Landscaping Services Size Standard: $8.0 Million A standardized Performance Work Statement (PWS) may be developed which includes, but is not limited to the following: Grounds/Turfgrass Maintenance of approximately 50.1 acres, to include but not limited to; mowing, trimming, edging, aerification, fertilization, pre and post-emergence herbicide application. Trimming of approximately 24,461 headstones and 8,860 flat markers. Pesticide application and general pest control - gophers, voles, moles etc. Fall Leaf Removal (approx. 30 acres). Jet cleaning of storm water drainage. Cleaning of French drains/zip drains. Cleaning of approximately 35 storm water basins. Trash and debris removal including floral pick-up. Power washing - or other effective means of cleaning buildings/structures/signage. Headstone Raise and Re-alignment (subject to Davis-Bacon Act wages). Headstone Fine Tune Alignment (subject to Davis-Bacon Act wages). Headstone cleaning of approximately 26,422 headstones twice a year must be done in preparation for and prior to Memorial Day and Veterans day. Sunken grave/turf repair, replacement, etc. RESPONSE If you are interested and are capable of meeting the requirements listed above, please provide the requested information indicated below. If you cannot meet all aspects of this requirement, please provide a list of the services you are able to provide from the list above. Company Name: Address: Point of Contact (name/email/phone): DUNS Number: Are you capable of meeting all aspects of this requirement? Y / N If not, please list the services that you can provide. Small Business Designation (i.e. SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, etc): The Limitations on Subcontracting, IAW 13 CFR 125.6, applies to this requirement. Please review the attached Subcontracting Checklist Optional - Please submit a brief 1 3 page capabilities statement to show that you are potentially capable of meeting this requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to David Boyd at David.Boyd7@va.gov and shall include RFI 36C78622Q0049 (Contractor Name) as the subject line of your email response. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than the closing date and time posted within this Sources Sought. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this Sources Sought. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.