Request for Information (RFI) SOD Installation Services Massachusetts National Cemetery
- Client
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 10/2/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 561730
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Contact
- Contract Officer
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, issued this Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources and their business size status under NAICS code 561730 for turfgrass sod installation services. The buyer needs a vendor to furnish, deliver, install, protect, and establish turfgrass sod at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. The draft scope of work requires providing all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision for an estimated 38,000 square feet of sod annually, ordered as-needed in increments up to approximately 5,000 square feet. This notice is for informational and market research planning only and does not constitute a solicitation, quote request, or contract commitment. Eligible interested parties, including SDVOSBs, VOSBs, small businesses, and large businesses, are asked to submit company information, business size status, and a narrative describing their capabilities and experience. The anticipated period of performance covers 12 months from the date of award, with two optional 12-month renewal periods. Specific submission deadlines, evaluation criteria, and budget details are not provided in the text.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from SOW SOD MNC FY27 DRAFT.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
This Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes to identify potential qualified sources and their business size relative to NAICS 561730. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is seeking sources capable of furnishing and installing turfgrass sod at Massachusetts National Cemetery. This notice is not a solicitation, and no award will result directly from responses.
- Issued by
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Submission details
- Interested firms are requested to provide Company Information, Business Size & Socioeconomic Status, NAICS Code Compatibility, and a narrative describing Capabilities & Experience.
- Contract term
- Date of Award through 12 months, with two (2) optional 12-month renewal periods
- Place of performance
- Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, MA 02532
Scope of work
- Furnishing and installing turfgrass sod
- Delivery of sod
- Protection of property during installation
- Post-installation establishment activities
- Site preparation including scarifying topsoil and removing stones over 1 inch
- Rolling sod to ensure firm contact with subgrade
- Contractor watering option (initial watering and daily watering for 7 days if selected)
- Debris and waste removal at the end of each workday
Minimum qualifications
- Business size standard under NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services ($9.5 Million)
Documents to include with the bid
- Company Information (Business Name, Address, UEI Number, Point of Contact, Website)
- Business Size & Socioeconomic Status designation
- NAICS Code Compatibility confirmation
- Capabilities & Experience narrative
- Product Data (Sod farm source, harvest date/time, sod age, netting type, grass cultivar blend)
- Weed-free and pest-free certification and compliance statement
- Quality Control Plan
- Delivery Schedule for each order
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 36C78627Q0008
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- National Cemetery Admin (36C786)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 12, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 1, 2026
- NAICS
- 561730 · Landscaping Services
- Product/service code
- S208
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Place of performance
- Bourne, 02532
- Contracting contact
- Contract Officer, Antionette Collins
[email protected]
703-630-9341
Read the official notice description
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to issue solicitation. Responses will not be considered as quote, nor will responses result in an award. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this RFI. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Do not submit proprietary pricing or sensitive business information. If confidential information is necessary, clearly mark it as such. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this source sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 561730 Landscaping Services (size standard of $9.5 Million). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After reviewing the responses to this source sought, a solicitation announcement or notice of intent to sole source may be published. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is seeking possible sources that can provide furnishing and installing turfgrass sod, including delivery, installation, protection of property, and post-installation establishment activities at Massachusetts National Cemetery (MNC) located at Connery Ave., Bourne, MA 02532. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the work in accordance with the draft SOW. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. Interested firms are asked to provide the following: Company Information Business Name Address UEI Number Point(s) of Contact (name, email, phone) Website (if applicable) Business Size & Socioeconomic Status Indicate whether your business is: SDVOSB VOSB Small Business WOSB / HUBZone / 8(a) Large Business NAICS Code Compatibility Confirm whether your company qualifies as small under NAICS 561730. Capabilities & Experience Provide a narrative describing your company s capabilities and experience delivering similar work. Include cemetery, federal, state, or commercial experience. Past Performance Provide up to three recent, relevant projects with customer, contract value, period of performance, and description of work. Self Performance & Subcontracting If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Identify estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and identify anticipated percentage of work self performed. List any subcontractors or disciplines you foresee using. Federal Contracting Information Identify any current Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), NAC, or other federal contracts. State whether the solution/services are available on those schedules. Please provide the contract number. Market Research Pricing (Optional) Provide general pricing ranges for planning purposes only (non binding). Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate any type of award. Feedback on Draft Scope (Optional) Provide any recommended clarifications, additions, or concerns with the draft Statement of Work, if applicable. Interest in Future Solicitation Indicate whether your company intends to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued. Please indicate if you would be interested in a sole source effort for this cemetery. *** Submissions should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that the services you can provide meet all the salient characteristics. THERE IS NO PREVIOUS PROCUREMENT INFORMATION AND NO PAST AWARD INFORMATION FOR THIS ACTION. NO REQUEST FOR THIS INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to [email protected]. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than October 12, 2026 12:00PM EST. 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 source sought. Responses to this source sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES. .
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C786) with descriptions matching "massachusetts". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| KEATING-WILBERT VAULT, INC.36C78626N0398 · CONCRETE GRAVELINERS MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL CEMETERY | $254.3K | Sep 20, 2027 |
| HANGAR 4 SERVICES, LLC.36C78626N50446 · TASK ORDER FOR SOD FOR MASSACHUSETTS NAT'L CEMETERY POP 5/1/26 - 4/30/27 REFERENCE 36C786 | $47,250 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| DBI WASTE SYSTEMS INC36C78623C50250 · TRASH REMOVAL SERVICES FOR MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL CEMETERY. (BASE + FOUR (4) OPTION YEARS. | $57,427 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| ELEVEN BRAVO GROUP, LLC36C78624C50188 · FIRE & SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM MONITORING, INCLUDING MONTHLY REPORTING AND ANNUAL TESTING AT | $180.0K | Mar 31, 2027 |
| FORTIS SOLUTIONS LLC36C78623C50119 · NEW COPIER LEASE FOR MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL CEMETERY. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FY23 FUN | $15,322 | Mar 31, 2027 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Landscaping Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 561730
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| GLORY TO THE LORD INVESTMENTS INC36C26226P0259 · LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES | $504.0K | Jan 2, 2031 |
| INNOVATIVE FEDERAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INCORPORATED36C25225P0822 · LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDSKEEPING | $362.8K | Jun 30, 2030 |
| BAR C BAR ENTERPRISES, INC.36C25924P0725 · HERBICIDE, PESTICIDE AND TREE MANAGEMENT | $96,556 | Mar 31, 2029 |
| VIKING BROS LLC36C25224P0391 · WEED SPRAYING SERVICES FOR THE DANVILLE VA HOSPITAL IN DANVILLE IL | $42,400 | Mar 31, 2029 |
| PARKER INTERIOR PLANTSCAPE INC36C24224P0655 · INTERIOR PLANT MAINTENANCE FOR BUILDING 100 AT NJHCS - LYONS CAMPUS | $32,840 | Feb 11, 2029 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 561730, since Oct 1, 2024
2,148 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. YELLOWSTONE ENTERPRISES LLC$14.4M
- 2. MODERNO INC$13.2M
- 3. VETERANS CHOICE SERVICES LLC$10.8M
- 4. NATIVE CONTRACTORS, INC.$10.2M
- 5. DIAL GENERAL ENGINEERING$9.4M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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