Natchez National Cemetery Tree Pruning Cascading Evaluation
Department of Veterans Affairs · NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Compliance matrix
Every stated and implied requirement, its source section, whether it is mandatory, and where your response will address it.
Proposal outline
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C78626Q50246
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
561730
Product service code
S208
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Aug 27, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Natchez, MS
Contracting contact
David.Hester@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 561730 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
Please Review attached documents ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE FOR OFFERORS Vendor Questions: All vendor questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted by email to the david.hester@va.gov no later than 8/20/2026. Questions received after this deadline may not be addressed, and answers will be provided via amendment 8/24/2026 on SAM.gov. Site Visit: No site visit is scheduled; pictures of the trees are in attachments on SAM.gov. Late Quotes: Late quotes will not be accepted. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that their complete quote is submitted prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Cascading Evaluation Set-Aside Approach: This acquisition will utilize a Cascading Set-Aside Approach under FAR Subpart 5.2. Group 1 – SDVOSB The Government will first evaluate quotations from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) in accordance with VAAR 819.7006. Group 2 – VOSB The Government will first evaluate quotations from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) in accordance with VAAR 819.7007. Group 3 – Small Business If adequate SDVOSB or VOSB competition is not received, the Government reserves the right to evaluate quotations from other Small Businesses. SAM Registration: Only quotes submitted by vendors that are actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and award will be considered. Quotes from vendors that are not actively registered in SAM.gov will be rejected as non-responsive. SDVOSB Please note you must have the NAICS code of the solicitation on your SAM.gov profile to qualify as an SDVOSB to bid and must be a registered certified SDVOSB with the SBA by the time all bids are due. Amendments: Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all solicitation amendments up to the closing date. Failure to acknowledge or comply with amendments may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive. Review of the Solicitation: Vendors shall read the entire solicitation, including all sections, attachments, specifications, and amendments, prior to submitting a quote. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that all requirements are addressed in their submission. Completeness of Quote: The Government will evaluate only the information submitted. The Government will not make assumptions about vendor capabilities, technical approaches, or past performance not clearly documented in the quote. Vendors must provide complete, accurate, and detailed responses to all solicitation requirements. Evaluation Factors Please make sure you provide all information ask for by the evaluation factors. Here are the most commonly missed factors. - Prime Contractor’s past performance descriptions of a minimum of 3 recent (within the last 5 years) tree projects of similar size and scope. - Resume for Certified Arborist demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a direct supervisor of a commercial tree maintenance operation that included removal, trimming, and stump removal in commercial, industrial, or public sites. - Arborist with Certification from International Society of Arboriculture
Contact
Point of contact
David Hester
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
David.Hester@va.gov
Submit questions
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