8730--Sources Sought JBNC Seed (September Delivery)
This sources sought is for market research to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses capable of supplying turf-type tall fescue seed to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. The requirement is for approximately 1,614 50-lb bags of a four-cultivar turf-type tall fescue blend, with each cultivar on the current NTEP A-LIST and independently meeting at least 90% germination and 99% purity, with no noxious weed seed. The apparent successful vendor must provide a current Missouri Seed Permit prior to award, and final lot-specific labels must meet germination test-currency and labeling requirements by delivery. Delivery is planned for September, with the Government providing at least 30 calendar days’ written notice before the first business day of the specified delivery week, and delivery hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CST excluding federal holidays unless otherwise coordinated. The cemetery is a National Shrine with strict conduct, dress, vehicle, and grounds-protection requirements, and responses should include capabilities, relevant contract vehicles, feedback on specifications, and sample pricing if available.