Department of Veterans Affairs · 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C26126Q0750
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
561730
Product service code
S208
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)
Posted
2026-08-14
Response deadline
Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Fresno, CA
Contracting contact
karen.cooper332@va.gov
Market intelligence
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AMENDMENT 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received for this solicitation and provide a copy of the 5 Aug 2026 site walk sign in sheet. See attachments. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation number 36C26126Q0750 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a service-based contract for landscape and grounds maintenance for the VA Central California Health Care Systems (VACCHCS). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a small business size standard of $9.5 Million. This acquisition is being conducted as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. The anticipated period of performance will consist of a base period with four (4) option years, as identified in the solicitation documents. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The full solicitation package, including the Performance Work Statement and attachments, is included with this posting. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for amendments or updates. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Government. Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in the attached solicitation. An optional, but strongly encouraged, site visit will be held 5 August 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am PDT. See Attachment 8 Site Visit Information, for map and POC information. Questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted in writing to the contract specialist, Karen Cooper, via email to karen.cooper332@va.gov no later than 12 August 2026. Quotes shall be submitted electronically to karen.cooper332@va.gov no later than 24 August 2026 08:00AM EDT. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Point of Contact: Karen K Cooper Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Email: karen.cooper332@va.gov See Attachments: 1. PWS Attachment 1- Seasonal Landscape Maintenance Schedule 2. PWS Attachment 2- Quality Standards for Hospital Focal Point Landscape Areas 3. PWS Attachment 3 - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) 4. PWS Attachment 4 - Daily Grounds Maintenance Checklist 5. PWS Attachment 5 - Site Map 6. PWS Attachment 6 - Entrance and Canopies Photos 7. WD 2015-5609 Rev 29 Dated 05-13-2026 8. Site Visit Information
Contact
Point of contact
Karen Cooper
Role
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Email
karen.cooper332@va.gov
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