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Turf-care Supplies & Application Services at Salisbury National Cemetery","agency":{"office":{"code":"36C786","name":"NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)"},"subtier":{"code":"3600","name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF"},"department":{"code":"036","name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF"},"office_address":{"zip":"22134","city":"QUANTICO","state":"VA","country":"USA"},"organization_id":"100173491","organization_type":"OFFICE"},"status":{"active":true,"latest":true,"deleted":false,"archived":false,"cancelled":false,"publication":"published","archive_date":"2026-10-21","archive_type":"auto_custom"},"history":[{"index":1,"title":"S208--Sources Sought - Turf-care Supplies & Application Services at Salisbury National Cemetery","action":"publish","latest":true,"deleted":false,"archived":false,"cancelled":false,"posted_at":"2026-10-07T17:34:06.600Z","notice_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"request_type":"submit","opportunity_id":"0df3c9e27b95425fa9a81913cb530768","solicitation_number":"36C78626Q0126"}],"contacts":[{"name":"Sarah Poole","role":"primary","email":"sarah.poole1@va.gov","phone":"703-630-9369","title":"Contract Specialist"}],"base_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"notice_id":"0df3c9e27b95425fa9a81913cb530768","set_aside":{"code":"SDVOSBC","label":"Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)"},"lineage_id":"0df3c9e27b95425fa9a81913cb530768","provenance":{"detail":{"endpoints":["opportunity","resources","history"],"fetched_at":"2026-10-08T04:10:24.700716613Z"},"extract":{"url":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/falextracts/Contract%20Opportunities/datagov/ContractOpportunitiesFullCSV.csv","etag":"\"cbe5026352721299be95e0aa97e11f48-26\"","fetched_at":"2026-10-08T03:45:11.226814968Z","row_sha256":"c5131d4948d40ccbb05c2a73f1e7f9c1c062958d28af77f6fcf563d80b5ac34f","last_modified":"2026-10-08T03:30:42Z"},"updated_at":"2026-10-08T04:10:24.700716613Z","first_seen_at":"2026-10-08T03:45:11.226814968Z"},"description":{"html":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 3 of 20\nSources Sought Notice\n*= Required Field\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 20\nTHIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.\nThe National Cemetery Administration is issuing it as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for turf-care supplies, materials, equipment, labor, and application services required at Salisbury National Cemetery.  Additional information regarding the requirement is available in the Statement of Work (SOW), found in the Appendix accompanying this notice. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of acquisition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 Million.\n \nThere is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.\n\nIf your organization is capable of providing turf-care supplies, materials, equipment, labor, and application services at Salisbury National Cemetery, please provide the following information:\n\nCompany Info, Business Size, & Socioeconomic Status - Business name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), business size and socioeconomic status\nNAICS code compatibility   Confirm whether your company qualifies as a small business under NAICS 561730\nCapabilities & Experience - Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability, to include whether you have the proper licensing and certifications required by the state of North Carolina.\nSelf-Performance & Subcontracting - If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements (i.e. detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and identify anticipated percentage of self-performed work). \nFederal Contracting Information   Identify any current Federal Supply Schedule, Multiple Award Schedule, NAC, or other federal contracts.\nMarkert Research Pricing (OPTIONAL)   Provide general pricing rangers for planning purposes only (non-binding). Pricing will be used for market research purposes only.\nFeedback   Provide any recommended clarifications, additions, or concerns you may have with the draft Statement of Work, if applicable.\nInterest in Future Solicitation   Indicate whether your company intends to submit a quotation if a solicitation is issued.\n\n*** Submissions should show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that the services you can provide meet all the salient characteristics.***\n\nThe government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:\n \n1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; \n\n2) and determine what socio-economic categories can provide these services. \n\nBased on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research, this requirement may be set aside for small business categories or procured through full and open competition. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice.\n \nSubmission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by October 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST. All responses under this notice must be emailed to Sarah Poole at sarah.poole1@va.gov and use the following title in the Subject Line: 36C78626Q0126 Turf Applications for Salisbury National Cemetery.\nDESCRIPTION\n\nPage 20 of 20\nResponses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Sarah.Poole1@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than October 16, 2027, 4:00PM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPENDIX 1: Statement of Work\nSTATEMENT OF WORK\nDescription / Specifications / Work Statement\n\nA.1 BACKGROUND \n\nThe Salisbury National Cemetery (annex), located in Salisbury, NC, contains grounds that encompass approximately 52 total acres of land with 34 developed acres of turf to be treated. Cemetery turf grass is comprised of 23 acres of turf type Tall Fescue mixture while a recent expansion area consists of 11 acres of Bermudagrass and two acres of planting beds. There will be two different application schedules for these separate turf grass species. \n\nNational cemeteries are National Shrines that honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The cemeteries receive visitors; hold ceremonies and conduct committal services. Because of their special significance and attention, they receive from the public, strict adherence to contract specifications is essential. \n\nEvery action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals. \n\nA.2 PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE \n\nThe Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide turf fertilization and broadleaf / crabgrass weed control services to the following VA National Cemetery:\n  \nCEMETERY \nADDRESS \nACREAGE \nREQUIRED \nSERVICES \nSALISBURY NATIONAL CEMETERY (ANNEX) \n501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28144 \n23 acres to be treated (Tall Fescue) and 11 acres (Bermudagrass) 2 acres of planting beds\nTurf Fertilization & Herbicide / Applications \n\nA.3 TURF APPLICATION SCHEDULE \nContractors shall provide turf fertilization, pre/post-emergent crabgrass, post emergent broadleaf weed and post emergent nut sedge control services at the Salisbury National Cemetery in accordance with the following Application Schedule. If any weather occurrences interfere with the recommended schedule dates, the Contractor shall notify the COR and District Agronomist within one (1) business day to get approval for alternate application dates.\nTURF APPLICATION TURF APPLICATION \nANNUALA D \nDESCRIPTION\nTALL FESCUE APPLICATION SCHEDULE\nSoil Sample \nJanuary\n Contractor will submit soil samples to the local agricultural extension agency for testing. Samples will be taken from various areas of multiple sections in both the Tall Fescue sections and the Bermudagrass sections. Results of the tests will be provided to the COR by the contractor upon receipt.\n#1\nMarch\nApplied in spring 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected germination of crabgrass (when soil temperatures at 2-inch depth reach 55 degrees,  in March) - Pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses such as crabgrass applied in liquid form at the manufacturers recommended label rate, and a liquid post emergent application for control of broadleaf weeds such as clover, dandelion, plantain & spurge.\n#2\n April 15th   20th\n\nPre-emergent control for crabgrass / weed grasses as well as a post emergent control of broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form.\n#3\n May 15th   20th\n\nGranular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-0-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft.\n#4\nJuly 15th   20th\nPost emergent treatment of crabgrass, other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form. \n #5\n August 15th   20th\n  Tall Fescue grass - Post emergent treatment of crabgrass other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form.\n#6\n\nAugust 15th   20th\n\nApplication of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide to two acres of cemetery planting beds.   \n#7\nSeptember 10th    15th\n  Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-5-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft\n#8\n\nOctober 1st   10th \n  Post emergent treatment of crabgrass, other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form. \n#9\n\n\nNov 10th   15th \n Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-0-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft.\n\n\n\n\nBERMUDAGRASS APPLICATION SCHEDULE\n#10\nFebruary 28th   March 3rd \nBermuda Grass Sections Only - This is a suggested time frame only and contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on Bermuda grass.\n#11\nMarch 20th   25th \nApplication of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide to two acres of cemetery planting beds.\n#12\n\nApril 1st   5th \n This application will be a granular fertilization using a fertilizer with a 20-0-15 NPK ratio (30% slow release SCU) with 3% Fe, Mn & Mg applied at a rate 1 lb. N per 1,000 Sq. Ft.  \n#13\n\nMay 15th   May 20th\n\n This is recommended time frame only - all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended labels using an approved herbicide for use on Bermuda grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer (recommend Andersons HCU) with an 44-0-0 NPK ratio applied at a rate of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft   \n#14\nJune 28th   Jul 15th\n\n Bermuda Grass Sections Only (contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat   above 90 degrees) - This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on Bermuda turf grass. Also included, there will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with a 20-0-15 NPK ratio (30% slow release SCU) with 3% Fe, Mn & Mg applied at a rate of 1 lb. N per 1,000 sq. ft.\n#15\nAug 15th   25th\n\nThis application will be a treatment for post emergent control of crab grasses and other weeds, broadleaf weed and nut sedge.  \n#16\nSep 20th   Oct 5th\n\nThis application will be a granular turf fertilization using a 0-0-21 NPK ratio (KMag product) applied at a rate of 8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.\n\nOPTIONAL\n\nAs Needed\nGrub / Mole Crickets / Fire Ant Control: Contractor will apply pesticide that controls these pests and will be applied at the manufacturer s recommended label rate. Application will be made to areas directed by the COR and will only be done at the request of the cemetery.\n\nA.4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS / COOL SEASON TURF GRASS   TURF TYPE TALL FESCUE\nInitial Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide such in liquid form to control crabgrass and other weed grasses. All herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated equipment. The Contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time period may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions.\n\n Second (Split) Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall make a second application of pre-emergent herbicide in liquid form approximately 4-6 weeks after the initial application to help ensure full season long pre-emergent control for crabgrass.\n\nBroadleaf Weed / Weed Grass / Yellow Nutsedge Control: Broadleaf herbicides must be applied in liquid form with properly calibrated spraying equipment. \n\nThe contractor will not substitute a granular herbicide in place of liquid to perform the applications without approval from both the COR and Contracting Officer. The herbicide must be for the control of various cool season turf weed species such as white clover, dandelions, plantain and prostrate spurge as well as weed grasses and yellow / purple nutsedge. Applications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed and continue to spread. Applications shall not be laid within 6-hours of anticipated rainfall [see paragraph A.4.(h)]. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters. Applicator must be sure to carefully apply the herbicide to all weed leaf surfaces to ensure that a sufficient weed kill / control takes place. The spring application for the treatment of broadleaf weeds will begin when the broadleaf weeds begin actively growing. As Memorial Day services at all National Cemeteries are very important and bring many visitors and family members to the cemetery, it is essential that the Contractor carefully treat all the turf to eradicate broadleaf weeds as much as possible, especially dandelions. If after ten days of Contractor  s initial application there is not adequate control of weeds and still active dandelion growth or any other weeds, the Contractor will return to the cemetery to specifically address these areas at no additional cost to the government.\n(d) Fertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular only turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall have a guaranteed NPK analysis of 30-0-10 and consists of a minimum 50% slow-release nitrogen from sulfur coated urea. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule. The Contractor will not substitute a liquid fertilizer for granular fertilizer for any reason without approval from both the COR and the Contracting Officer. \nPost Emergent Crabgrass / Nut Sedge): Contractor will apply liquid herbicide to effectively control post emergent crabgrass and other weed grasses as well as nut sedge that are actively growing. This application will be a spot treatment and not cover the entire turf area, concentrating only on those areas that may have a high concentration of actively growing crabgrass or nut sedge. The recommended product for the post emergent control of crabgrass is quinclorac / Drive and the recommended product for post emergent control of nut sedge is SledgeHammer.\n\nGrub / Mole Crickets / Fire Ant Control: Contractor will apply pesticide that controls these pests and will be applied at the manufacturer s recommended label rate. Application will be made to areas directed by the COR and will only be done at the request of the cemetery and after this Optional Line Item has been funded.\n\nAll application methods of herbicides and fertilizers shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer label recommendations, Department of Environmental Protection and all applicable federal, state and local laws and will be applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for cool season turf grass.\n\nAll applications must be made in accordance with manufacturers  label instructions to ensure proper rate and timing of application. The Contractor shall apply liquid broadleaf herbicide no earlier than 6 hours before anticipated rainfall to allow herbicide sufficient time to be absorbed into plant tissue to maximize the herbicide s full potential. Any rainfall that is received within this six-hour time frame after the application shall require the Contractor to treat all turf areas a second time at the Contractor s expense. Prior to any application, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of product label for each chemical used and appropriate supporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).\n\nContractor personnel applying herbicides shall possess a current / valid State of North Carolina commercial pesticide/herbicide application license. The contractor is responsible for damage resulting from negligent application and failure to follow manufacturer label instructions, \n\nAll turf applications shall be applied with appropriate calibrated spreading and spraying equipment. Liquid and pellet surface applications shall be uniformly distributed within the cemetery s defined area of coverage including between and around all headstones and markers. Surface applications shall not be made where surface run-off is likely to occur or near a water source.\n\nAppropriate flags or markers shall be posted in all treated areas for a period of 24 hours after herbicide treatment has been applied. The Contractor shall remove all flags upon expiration of the 24-hour period.\n\nEach turf application shall be completed within each  Annual Application Date  (weather permitting) or within close proximity to these dates as these are estimated time frames and may change based on weather and temperature. All applications shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers label instructions to ensure proper rate and timing. Ten (10) days after completion of the application, the Contractor and COR shall jointly inspect and assess results. In areas where results are less than acceptable*, the Contractor shall re-perform the application at no additional cost to the Government (*Acceptable is defined as 90% of actively growing broadleaf weeds and weed grasses are eliminated).\n\nThe Contractor shall not dispose of, rinse, mix nor store any herbicide containers/bags on cemetery premises except as authorized by cemetery management.\n\nNo herbicide application equipment may be kept or stored on the cemetery premises when the Contractor is not working.\n\nA.4.1 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS / WARM SEASON TURF GRASS   BERMUDAGRASS\nInitial Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide such in liquid form to control crabgrass and other weed grasses. All herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated equipment. The Contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature (2 inch) has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time period may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions. Products to be used must be specified for use on warm season turf grass and will be applied at the recommended label rate.\n\nBroadleaf Weed / Weed Grass / Yellow Nutsedge Control: Herbicides must be applied in liquid form with properly calibrated spraying equipment. The Contractor will not substitute a granular herbicide in place of liquid to perform the applications without approval from both the COR and Contracting Officer. The herbicide must be for the control of various warm season turf weed species including broadleaf weeds, weed grasses and yellow / purple nutsedge.\n\nApplications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed and continue to spread. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters. Applicator must be sure to carefully apply the herbicide to all weed leaf surfaces to ensure that a sufficient weed kill / control takes place. The spring application for the treatment of broadleaf weeds will begin when the broadleaf weeds begin actively growing. As Memorial Day services at all National Cemeteries are very important and bring many visitors and family members to the cemetery, it is essential that the Contractor carefully treat all the turf to eradicate broadleaf weeds as much as possible, especially dandelions. If after one week of Contractor  s initial application there is not adequate control of weeds and still active dandelion growth or any other weeds, the Contractor will return to the cemetery to specifically address these areas at no additional cost to the government. Products to be used must be specified for use on warm season turf grass and will be applied at the recommended label rate.\nFertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular only turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall be applied at a rate recommended in the soil test report. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule.  Fertilizer will only be used that is recommended for warm season turf grass. The Contractor will not substitute a liquid fertilizer for granular fertilizer  without prior written approval from  the Contracting Officer.\n\nA.5 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT\nA.5.1 SITE Manager\n\nThe Contractor shall provide an English speaking  Site Manager  who shall be responsible for the following:\n\nDirecting, overseeing and coordinating the work involved.\nStaying abreast of all upcoming cemetery functions including special holiday events and burial activities.\nEnsuring that contract work does not cause any committal service, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised.\nSite Manager must be physically present whenever work is being performed, other than trash and debris pick up. Site Manager must also have no less than five years  experience as a direct supervisor of employees supervising and performing all tasks set forth in the scope of work and be able to communicate in and speak English.\n\n(Note: To cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities, contract personnel shall stop (cease) all work in areas where burials are taking place. As a general \"rule-of-thumb\", work should not take place within 1,000 feet of an ongoing committal service, or ceremony. The Site Manager shall re-direct work throughout the rest of the Cemetery   so that productive use of labor and equipment is assured, and downtime is avoided. If the Contractor fails to re-direct employees away from an event in a timely fashion, the COR may then do so.)\n\nCommunication & Coordination of Work with COR: Contractor shall participate in regular meetings with Government personnel and other Contractors at the cemetery to coordinate contract work schedules and contract related issues. Communication with the COR is strongly encouraged. Burial activities at NCA shall take precedence over contract work activities. Work activity and noise cannot disturb Burial Services. Trucks and workers are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.\n\nNotwithstanding the Contractors responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract shall require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.  The Government shall provide, at the time of contract award, with a list of Government personnel authorized to act as Contracting Officer's Representatives.\n\nA.6 REPRESENTATIVES OF The Contracting Officer\nThe Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in providing technical guidance and advice or generally supervises the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation shall be in writing and shall define the scope and limitations of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation(s) shall be furnished to the Contractor at time of award.\n\nThe VA Contracting Officer shall delegate one (or more) representative to serve as the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). The COR will notify the Contractor of the daily cemetery activities and operations so the Contractor can adjust the work schedule as needed to avoid these areas of the cemetery. \n\nVA Contracting Officer: All administrative functions remain with the VA Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the contract, including those involving non-cost changes, increases and decreases in cost or level of services provided, termination or extension of the contract (in part or in whole) and decisions concerning claims or disputes, must be authorized in writing by the Government Contracting Officer.\n\nA.7 FEDERAL Holidays\n(a) All work required under this contract shall be performed during normal business days and daylight hours between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, local time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Deviations from the work schedule shall require prior written permission from the COR. The following is a list of the Federal holidays:\n\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King s \nPresident's Day\nMemorial Day\nJuneteenth \nFourth of July\nLabor Day \nColumbus Day \nVeterans Day \nThanksgiving Day \nChristmas Day\n\nA.8 RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nThe Contractor shall be aware of the labor and equipment requirements needed to meet contract specifications. There shall be no excusable delays other than those mentioned in FAR 52.212-4(f). The Contractor is responsible for following the notification requirements in this clause.  The government expects the Contractor to work throughout certain weather conditions and to apply additional labor and equipment as necessary to meet deadlines.\n\nCooperation with other Contractors: The government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of work for this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performance of work, adhering to any direction provided by the COR.\n\nThe Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, or other heavy equipment on any turf area except as provided in this contract or as authorized by the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing turf damage caused by the Contractor during all weather conditions that is deemed excessive by the COR at no additional cost to the government.\n\nAt the end of each day, the Contractor shall remove all equipment from the cemetery site. At all times, rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor shall be kept clear of vehicles and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. The government shall not provide receptacles for the disposal of debris related to this contract.\n\nA.9 STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT\nContractor and Contractor personnel are required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct while performing work in the Salisbury National Cemetery. These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C. Section 218.  Contractor and Contractor Personnel --\nYou should be fully clothed, to include long slacks or pants and shirt, buttoned up from neck to waist. Clothing shall be clean each day. Any soiled clothing should be cemetery work-related that day. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited.  Shoes/boots shall have no holes or loose soles. Steel-toed shoes are required in accordance with OSHA. Contractor employees shall maintain personal hygiene.\n\nShall not engage in loud or boisterous behavior or use profane or abusive language. Shall show proper reverence during committal service.\n\nShould not eat or drink beverages except water or non-alcoholic drinks while in the work area or on site of committal shelter during service. Use of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited.\n\nContractor personnel shall not lean, sit or stand on or against headstones or monuments. No tools, equipment or other items shall be placed or leaned on headstones or monuments.\n\nSMOKING is not permitted in any buildings within the Salisbury National Cemetery. This restriction includes offices, restrooms, stairwells, entrances, exits or any other public area.\n\nIt shall be the discretion of the COR to implement immediate removal of Contractor and/or Contractor personnel from cemetery grounds if these standards are not adhered to during the performance of the contract.  Contractor shall administer disciplinary action immediately as required to Contractor employees.\n\nA.10 SUPERVISION & TRAINING\nThe Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required.\n\nThe Contractor shall remove employees for cause, to include, but not limited to, misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government.\n\nThe Contractor shall also be responsible for training and safety precautions for Contractor employees performing work under these specifications. OSHA standards shall be observed by the Contractor in all work performed. Appropriate safety equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor-to-Contractor personnel and shall be used as prescribed by OSHA standards. \n\nA.11 USE OF CEMETERY FACILITIES\nThe Government shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of Contractor items, nor shall free telephone service be provided. Contractor shall be responsible for acceptable standards of housekeeping and custodial maintenance of Department of Veterans Affair s facilities used by Contractor's employees.\n\nThe Government shall not provide the Contractor with any fuel storage, equipment or telephones. The Contractor shall take adequate safety precautions to prevent hazardous product spills, fire hazards, odors and unsanitary conditions.\n\nThe Contractor is responsible for safely handling any chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, cleaning solutions, etc. in accordance with manufacturers  recommendations. An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is required for all chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and cleaning solutions.\n\nNo maintenance or repair of Contractor equipment shall be conducted on cemetery property without the COR s written approval.\n\nContractor employees may park privately owned vehicles in the area designated for parking by the COR.\n\nA.12 INSPECTION & MONITORING PROCEDURES\nA record-keeping system of Contractor work performance shall be established and implemented by the COR for the services involved. The COR shall inspect and verify that fertilizer and herbicide applications are applied in accordance with the Turf Application Schedule and at the appropriate turf application rate. Contractor will provide application logs to the COR that shows the product name, amount applied, and date of application.\n\nPayment:  Upon completion of each turf application, the Contractor shall submit an invoice in arrears for services rendered. Prior to certification of payment, invoices shall be verified for accuracy by the COR. The COR shall verify the services provided and authorize payment as indicated in the Price Schedule. VA reserves the right to reject any work that does not meet contract specifications.\n\n\n[END OF STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS]","text":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 3 of 20\nSources Sought Notice\n*= Required Field\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 20\nTHIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.\nThe National Cemetery Administration is issuing it as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for turf-care supplies, materials, equipment, labor, and application services required at Salisbury National Cemetery. Additional information regarding the requirement is available in the Statement of Work (SOW), found in the Appendix accompanying this notice. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of acquisition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 Million.\n\nThere is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.\n\nIf your organization is capable of providing turf-care supplies, materials, equipment, labor, and application services at Salisbury National Cemetery, please provide the following information:\n\nCompany Info, Business Size, & Socioeconomic Status - Business name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), business size and socioeconomic status\nNAICS code compatibility Confirm whether your company qualifies as a small business under NAICS 561730\nCapabilities & Experience - Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability, to include whether you have the proper licensing and certifications required by the state of North Carolina.\nSelf-Performance & Subcontracting - If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements (i.e. detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and identify anticipated percentage of self-performed work).\nFederal Contracting Information Identify any current Federal Supply Schedule, Multiple Award Schedule, NAC, or other federal contracts.\nMarkert Research Pricing (OPTIONAL) Provide general pricing rangers for planning purposes only (non-binding). Pricing will be used for market research purposes only.\nFeedback Provide any recommended clarifications, additions, or concerns you may have with the draft Statement of Work, if applicable.\nInterest in Future Solicitation Indicate whether your company intends to submit a quotation if a solicitation is issued.\n\n*** Submissions should show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that the services you can provide meet all the salient characteristics.***\n\nThe government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:\n\n1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated;\n\n2) and determine what socio-economic categories can provide these services.\n\nBased on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research, this requirement may be set aside for small business categories or procured through full and open competition. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice.\n\nSubmission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by October 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST. All responses under this notice must be emailed to Sarah Poole at sarah.poole1@va.gov and use the following title in the Subject Line: 36C78626Q0126 Turf Applications for Salisbury National Cemetery.\nDESCRIPTION\n\nPage 20 of 20\nResponses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Sarah.Poole1@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than October 16, 2027, 4:00PM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, 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.\n\nAPPENDIX 1: Statement of Work\nSTATEMENT OF WORK\nDescription / Specifications / Work Statement\n\nA.1 BACKGROUND\n\nThe Salisbury National Cemetery (annex), located in Salisbury, NC, contains grounds that encompass approximately 52 total acres of land with 34 developed acres of turf to be treated. Cemetery turf grass is comprised of 23 acres of turf type Tall Fescue mixture while a recent expansion area consists of 11 acres of Bermudagrass and two acres of planting beds. There will be two different application schedules for these separate turf grass species.\n\nNational cemeteries are National Shrines that honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The cemeteries receive visitors; hold ceremonies and conduct committal services. Because of their special significance and attention, they receive from the public, strict adherence to contract specifications is essential.\n\nEvery action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.\n\nA.2 PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE\n\nThe Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide turf fertilization and broadleaf / crabgrass weed control services to the following VA National Cemetery:\n\nCEMETERY\nADDRESS\nACREAGE\nREQUIRED\nSERVICES\nSALISBURY NATIONAL CEMETERY (ANNEX)\n501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28144\n23 acres to be treated (Tall Fescue) and 11 acres (Bermudagrass) 2 acres of planting beds\nTurf Fertilization & Herbicide / Applications\n\nA.3 TURF APPLICATION SCHEDULE\nContractors shall provide turf fertilization, pre/post-emergent crabgrass, post emergent broadleaf weed and post emergent nut sedge control services at the Salisbury National Cemetery in accordance with the following Application Schedule. If any weather occurrences interfere with the recommended schedule dates, the Contractor shall notify the COR and District Agronomist within one (1) business day to get approval for alternate application dates.\nTURF APPLICATION TURF APPLICATION\nANNUALA D\nDESCRIPTION\nTALL FESCUE APPLICATION SCHEDULE\nSoil Sample\nJanuary\nContractor will submit soil samples to the local agricultural extension agency for testing. Samples will be taken from various areas of multiple sections in both the Tall Fescue sections and the Bermudagrass sections. Results of the tests will be provided to the COR by the contractor upon receipt.\n#1\nMarch\nApplied in spring 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected germination of crabgrass (when soil temperatures at 2-inch depth reach 55 degrees, in March) - Pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses such as crabgrass applied in liquid form at the manufacturers recommended label rate, and a liquid post emergent application for control of broadleaf weeds such as clover, dandelion, plantain & spurge.\n#2\nApril 15th 20th\n\nPre-emergent control for crabgrass / weed grasses as well as a post emergent control of broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form.\n#3\nMay 15th 20th\n\nGranular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-0-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft.\n#4\nJuly 15th 20th\nPost emergent treatment of crabgrass, other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form.\n#5\nAugust 15th 20th\nTall Fescue grass - Post emergent treatment of crabgrass other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form.\n#6\n\nAugust 15th 20th\n\nApplication of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide to two acres of cemetery planting beds.\n#7\nSeptember 10th 15th\nGranular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-5-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft\n#8\n\nOctober 1st 10th\nPost emergent treatment of crabgrass, other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form.\n#9\n\nNov 10th 15th\nGranular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-0-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft.\n\nBERMUDAGRASS APPLICATION SCHEDULE\n#10\nFebruary 28th March 3rd\nBermuda Grass Sections Only - This is a suggested time frame only and contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on Bermuda grass.\n#11\nMarch 20th 25th\nApplication of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide to two acres of cemetery planting beds.\n#12\n\nApril 1st 5th\nThis application will be a granular fertilization using a fertilizer with a 20-0-15 NPK ratio (30% slow release SCU) with 3% Fe, Mn & Mg applied at a rate 1 lb. N per 1,000 Sq. Ft. Â\n#13\n\nMay 15th May 20th\n\n This is recommended time frame only - all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended labels using an approved herbicide for use on Bermuda grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer (recommend Andersons HCU) with an 44-0-0 NPK ratio applied at a rate of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft Â\n#14\nJune 28th Jul 15th\n\nBermuda Grass Sections Only (contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat above 90 degrees) - This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on Bermuda turf grass. Also included, there will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with a 20-0-15 NPK ratio (30% slow release SCU) with 3% Fe, Mn & Mg applied at a rate of 1 lb. N per 1,000 sq. ft.\n#15\nAug 15th 25th\n\nThis application will be a treatment for post emergent control of crab grasses and other weeds, broadleaf weed and nut sedge. Â\n#16\nSep 20th Oct 5th\n\nThis application will be a granular turf fertilization using a 0-0-21 NPK ratio (KMag product) applied at a rate of 8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.\n\nOPTIONAL\n\nAs Needed\nGrub / Mole Crickets / Fire Ant Control: Contractor will apply pesticide that controls these pests and will be applied at the manufacturer s recommended label rate. Application will be made to areas directed by the COR and will only be done at the request of the cemetery.\n\nA.4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS / COOL SEASON TURF GRASS TURF TYPE TALL FESCUE\nInitial Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide such in liquid form to control crabgrass and other weed grasses. All herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated equipment. The Contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time period may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions.\n\nSecond (Split) Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall make a second application of pre-emergent herbicide in liquid form approximately 4-6 weeks after the initial application to help ensure full season long pre-emergent control for crabgrass.\n\nBroadleaf Weed / Weed Grass / Yellow Nutsedge Control: Broadleaf herbicides must be applied in liquid form with properly calibrated spraying equipment.\n\nThe contractor will not substitute a granular herbicide in place of liquid to perform the applications without approval from both the COR and Contracting Officer. The herbicide must be for the control of various cool season turf weed species such as white clover, dandelions, plantain and prostrate spurge as well as weed grasses and yellow / purple nutsedge. Applications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed and continue to spread. Applications shall not be laid within 6-hours of anticipated rainfall [see paragraph A.4.(h)]. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters. Applicator must be sure to carefully apply the herbicide to all weed leaf surfaces to ensure that a sufficient weed kill / control takes place. The spring application for the treatment of broadleaf weeds will begin when the broadleaf weeds begin actively growing. As Memorial Day services at all National Cemeteries are very important and bring many visitors and family members to the cemetery, it is essential that the Contractor carefully treat all the turf to eradicate broadleaf weeds as much as possible, especially dandelions. If after ten days of Contractor s initial application there is not adequate control of weeds and still active dandelion growth or any other weeds, the Contractor will return to the cemetery to specifically address these areas at no additional cost to the government.\n(d) Fertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular only turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall have a guaranteed NPK analysis of 30-0-10 and consists of a minimum 50% slow-release nitrogen from sulfur coated urea. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule. The Contractor will not substitute a liquid fertilizer for granular fertilizer for any reason without approval from both the COR and the Contracting Officer.\nPost Emergent Crabgrass / Nut Sedge): Contractor will apply liquid herbicide to effectively control post emergent crabgrass and other weed grasses as well as nut sedge that are actively growing. This application will be a spot treatment and not cover the entire turf area, concentrating only on those areas that may have a high concentration of actively growing crabgrass or nut sedge. The recommended product for the post emergent control of crabgrass is quinclorac / Drive and the recommended product for post emergent control of nut sedge is SledgeHammer.\n\nGrub / Mole Crickets / Fire Ant Control: Contractor will apply pesticide that controls these pests and will be applied at the manufacturer s recommended label rate. Application will be made to areas directed by the COR and will only be done at the request of the cemetery and after this Optional Line Item has been funded.\n\nAll application methods of herbicides and fertilizers shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer label recommendations, Department of Environmental Protection and all applicable federal, state and local laws and will be applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for cool season turf grass.\n\nAll applications must be made in accordance with manufacturers label instructions to ensure proper rate and timing of application. The Contractor shall apply liquid broadleaf herbicide no earlier than 6 hours before anticipated rainfall to allow herbicide sufficient time to be absorbed into plant tissue to maximize the herbicide s full potential. Any rainfall that is received within this six-hour time frame after the application shall require the Contractor to treat all turf areas a second time at the Contractor s expense. Prior to any application, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of product label for each chemical used and appropriate supporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).\n\nContractor personnel applying herbicides shall possess a current / valid State of North Carolina commercial pesticide/herbicide application license. The contractor is responsible for damage resulting from negligent application and failure to follow manufacturer label instructions,\n\nAll turf applications shall be applied with appropriate calibrated spreading and spraying equipment. Liquid and pellet surface applications shall be uniformly distributed within the cemetery s defined area of coverage including between and around all headstones and markers. Surface applications shall not be made where surface run-off is likely to occur or near a water source.\n\nAppropriate flags or markers shall be posted in all treated areas for a period of 24 hours after herbicide treatment has been applied. The Contractor shall remove all flags upon expiration of the 24-hour period.\n\nEach turf application shall be completed within each Annual Application Date (weather permitting) or within close proximity to these dates as these are estimated time frames and may change based on weather and temperature. All applications shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers label instructions to ensure proper rate and timing. Ten (10) days after completion of the application, the Contractor and COR shall jointly inspect and assess results. In areas where results are less than acceptable*, the Contractor shall re-perform the application at no additional cost to the Government (*Acceptable is defined as 90% of actively growing broadleaf weeds and weed grasses are eliminated).\n\nThe Contractor shall not dispose of, rinse, mix nor store any herbicide containers/bags on cemetery premises except as authorized by cemetery management.\n\nNo herbicide application equipment may be kept or stored on the cemetery premises when the Contractor is not working.\n\nA.4.1 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS / WARM SEASON TURF GRASS BERMUDAGRASS\nInitial Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide such in liquid form to control crabgrass and other weed grasses. All herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated equipment. The Contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature (2 inch) has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time period may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions. Products to be used must be specified for use on warm season turf grass and will be applied at the recommended label rate.\n\nBroadleaf Weed / Weed Grass / Yellow Nutsedge Control: Herbicides must be applied in liquid form with properly calibrated spraying equipment. The Contractor will not substitute a granular herbicide in place of liquid to perform the applications without approval from both the COR and Contracting Officer. The herbicide must be for the control of various warm season turf weed species including broadleaf weeds, weed grasses and yellow / purple nutsedge.\n\nApplications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed and continue to spread. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters. Applicator must be sure to carefully apply the herbicide to all weed leaf surfaces to ensure that a sufficient weed kill / control takes place. The spring application for the treatment of broadleaf weeds will begin when the broadleaf weeds begin actively growing. As Memorial Day services at all National Cemeteries are very important and bring many visitors and family members to the cemetery, it is essential that the Contractor carefully treat all the turf to eradicate broadleaf weeds as much as possible, especially dandelions. If after one week of Contractor s initial application there is not adequate control of weeds and still active dandelion growth or any other weeds, the Contractor will return to the cemetery to specifically address these areas at no additional cost to the government. Products to be used must be specified for use on warm season turf grass and will be applied at the recommended label rate.\nFertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular only turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall be applied at a rate recommended in the soil test report. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule. Fertilizer will only be used that is recommended for warm season turf grass. The Contractor will not substitute a liquid fertilizer for granular fertilizer without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.\n\nA.5 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT\nA.5.1 SITE Manager\n\nThe Contractor shall provide an English speaking Site Manager who shall be responsible for the following:\n\nDirecting, overseeing and coordinating the work involved.\nStaying abreast of all upcoming cemetery functions including special holiday events and burial activities.\nEnsuring that contract work does not cause any committal service, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised.\nSite Manager must be physically present whenever work is being performed, other than trash and debris pick up. Site Manager must also have no less than five years experience as a direct supervisor of employees supervising and performing all tasks set forth in the scope of work and be able to communicate in and speak English.\n\n(Note: To cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities, contract personnel shall stop (cease) all work in areas where burials are taking place. As a general \"rule-of-thumb\", work should not take place within 1,000 feet of an ongoing committal service, or ceremony. The Site Manager shall re-direct work throughout the rest of the Cemetery so that productive use of labor and equipment is assured, and downtime is avoided. If the Contractor fails to re-direct employees away from an event in a timely fashion, the COR may then do so.)\n\nCommunication & Coordination of Work with COR: Contractor shall participate in regular meetings with Government personnel and other Contractors at the cemetery to coordinate contract work schedules and contract related issues. Communication with the COR is strongly encouraged. Burial activities at NCA shall take precedence over contract work activities. Work activity and noise cannot disturb Burial Services. Trucks and workers are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.\n\nNotwithstanding the Contractors responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract shall require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The Government shall provide, at the time of contract award, with a list of Government personnel authorized to act as Contracting Officer's Representatives.\n\nA.6 REPRESENTATIVES OF The Contracting Officer\nThe Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in providing technical guidance and advice or generally supervises the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation shall be in writing and shall define the scope and limitations of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation(s) shall be furnished to the Contractor at time of award.\n\nThe VA Contracting Officer shall delegate one (or more) representative to serve as the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). The COR will notify the Contractor of the daily cemetery activities and operations so the Contractor can adjust the work schedule as needed to avoid these areas of the cemetery.\n\nVA Contracting Officer: All administrative functions remain with the VA Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the contract, including those involving non-cost changes, increases and decreases in cost or level of services provided, termination or extension of the contract (in part or in whole) and decisions concerning claims or disputes, must be authorized in writing by the Government Contracting Officer.\n\nA.7 FEDERAL Holidays\n(a) All work required under this contract shall be performed during normal business days and daylight hours between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, local time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Deviations from the work schedule shall require prior written permission from the COR. The following is a list of the Federal holidays:\n\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King s\nPresident's Day\nMemorial Day\nJuneteenth\nFourth of July\nLabor Day\nColumbus Day\nVeterans Day\nThanksgiving Day\nChristmas Day\n\nA.8 RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nThe Contractor shall be aware of the labor and equipment requirements needed to meet contract specifications. There shall be no excusable delays other than those mentioned in FAR 52.212-4(f). The Contractor is responsible for following the notification requirements in this clause. The government expects the Contractor to work throughout certain weather conditions and to apply additional labor and equipment as necessary to meet deadlines.\n\nCooperation with other Contractors: The government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of work for this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performance of work, adhering to any direction provided by the COR.\n\nThe Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, or other heavy equipment on any turf area except as provided in this contract or as authorized by the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing turf damage caused by the Contractor during all weather conditions that is deemed excessive by the COR at no additional cost to the government.\n\nAt the end of each day, the Contractor shall remove all equipment from the cemetery site. At all times, rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor shall be kept clear of vehicles and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. The government shall not provide receptacles for the disposal of debris related to this contract.\n\nA.9 STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT\nContractor and Contractor personnel are required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct while performing work in the Salisbury National Cemetery. These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C. Section 218. Contractor and Contractor Personnel --\nYou should be fully clothed, to include long slacks or pants and shirt, buttoned up from neck to waist. Clothing shall be clean each day. Any soiled clothing should be cemetery work-related that day. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Shoes/boots shall have no holes or loose soles. Steel-toed shoes are required in accordance with OSHA. Contractor employees shall maintain personal hygiene.\n\nShall not engage in loud or boisterous behavior or use profane or abusive language. Shall show proper reverence during committal service.\n\nShould not eat or drink beverages except water or non-alcoholic drinks while in the work area or on site of committal shelter during service. Use of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited.\n\nContractor personnel shall not lean, sit or stand on or against headstones or monuments. No tools, equipment or other items shall be placed or leaned on headstones or monuments.\n\nSMOKING is not permitted in any buildings within the Salisbury National Cemetery. This restriction includes offices, restrooms, stairwells, entrances, exits or any other public area.\n\nIt shall be the discretion of the COR to implement immediate removal of Contractor and/or Contractor personnel from cemetery grounds if these standards are not adhered to during the performance of the contract. Contractor shall administer disciplinary action immediately as required to Contractor employees.\n\nA.10 SUPERVISION & TRAINING\nThe Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required.\n\nThe Contractor shall remove employees for cause, to include, but not limited to, misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government.\n\nThe Contractor shall also be responsible for training and safety precautions for Contractor employees performing work under these specifications. OSHA standards shall be observed by the Contractor in all work performed. Appropriate safety equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor-to-Contractor personnel and shall be used as prescribed by OSHA standards.\n\nA.11 USE OF CEMETERY FACILITIES\nThe Government shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of Contractor items, nor shall free telephone service be provided. Contractor shall be responsible for acceptable standards of housekeeping and custodial maintenance of Department of Veterans Affair s facilities used by Contractor's employees.\n\nThe Government shall not provide the Contractor with any fuel storage, equipment or telephones. The Contractor shall take adequate safety precautions to prevent hazardous product spills, fire hazards, odors and unsanitary conditions.\n\nThe Contractor is responsible for safely handling any chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, cleaning solutions, etc. in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is required for all chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and cleaning solutions.\n\nNo maintenance or repair of Contractor equipment shall be conducted on cemetery property without the COR s written approval.\n\nContractor employees may park privately owned vehicles in the area designated for parking by the COR.\n\nA.12 INSPECTION & MONITORING PROCEDURES\nA record-keeping system of Contractor work performance shall be established and implemented by the COR for the services involved. The COR shall inspect and verify that fertilizer and herbicide applications are applied in accordance with the Turf Application Schedule and at the appropriate turf application rate. Contractor will provide application logs to the COR that shows the product name, amount applied, and date of application.\n\nPayment: Upon completion of each turf application, the Contractor shall submit an invoice in arrears for services rendered. Prior to certification of payment, invoices shall be verified for accuracy by the COR. The COR shall verify the services provided and authorize payment as indicated in the Price Schedule. VA reserves the right to reject any work that does not meet contract specifications.\n\n[END OF STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS]","origin":"detail"},"notice_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"schema_version":1,"solicitation_number":"36C78626Q0126","place_of_performance":{"zip":"28144","city":{"code":"58860","name":"Salisbury"},"state":{"code":"NC","name":"North Carolina"},"street":"Salisbury National Cemetery","country":{"code":"USA","name":"UNITED STATES"},"street2":"501 Statesville Blvd"},"product_service_code":"S208"}],"due_at":"2026-10-14T20:00:00Z","due_date":"2026-10-14","closes_at":"2026-10-14T20:00:00Z","awardable":true,"dept_key":"d-036","dept_name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF","sub_key":"s-3600","sub_name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF","office_key":"o-36C786","office_name":"NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)","state":"NC","county":"37159","county_name":"Rowan County","city":"3758860","city_name":"Salisbury","country":"USA","state_source":null,"state_evidence":null,"site_key":"salisbury-national-cemetery-nc","winner_key":null,"amount":null,"linked_awards":0,"cancelled":false,"archived":false,"updated_at":"2026-10-08T03:46:32.887903Z","principal_notice_id":"0df3c9e27b95425fa9a81913cb530768","description":{"text":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 3 of 20\nSources Sought Notice\n*= Required Field\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 20\nTHIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.\nThe National Cemetery Administration is issuing it as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for turf-care supplies, materials, equipment, labor, and application services required at Salisbury National Cemetery. Additional information regarding the requirement is available in the Statement of Work (SOW), found in the Appendix accompanying this notice. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of acquisition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 Million.\n\nThere is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.\n\nIf your organization is capable of providing turf-care supplies, materials, equipment, labor, and application services at Salisbury National Cemetery, please provide the following information:\n\nCompany Info, Business Size, & Socioeconomic Status - Business name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), business size and socioeconomic status\nNAICS code compatibility Confirm whether your company qualifies as a small business under NAICS 561730\nCapabilities & Experience - Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability, to include whether you have the proper licensing and certifications required by the state of North Carolina.\nSelf-Performance & Subcontracting - If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements (i.e. detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and identify anticipated percentage of self-performed work).\nFederal Contracting Information Identify any current Federal Supply Schedule, Multiple Award Schedule, NAC, or other federal contracts.\nMarkert Research Pricing (OPTIONAL) Provide general pricing rangers for planning purposes only (non-binding). Pricing will be used for market research purposes only.\nFeedback Provide any recommended clarifications, additions, or concerns you may have with the draft Statement of Work, if applicable.\nInterest in Future Solicitation Indicate whether your company intends to submit a quotation if a solicitation is issued.\n\n*** Submissions should show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that the services you can provide meet all the salient characteristics.***\n\nThe government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:\n\n1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated;\n\n2) and determine what socio-economic categories can provide these services.\n\nBased on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research, this requirement may be set aside for small business categories or procured through full and open competition. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice.\n\nSubmission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by October 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST. All responses under this notice must be emailed to Sarah Poole at sarah.poole1@va.gov and use the following title in the Subject Line: 36C78626Q0126 Turf Applications for Salisbury National Cemetery.\nDESCRIPTION\n\nPage 20 of 20\nResponses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Sarah.Poole1@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than October 16, 2027, 4:00PM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, 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.\n\nAPPENDIX 1: Statement of Work\nSTATEMENT OF WORK\nDescription / Specifications / Work Statement\n\nA.1 BACKGROUND\n\nThe Salisbury National Cemetery (annex), located in Salisbury, NC, contains grounds that encompass approximately 52 total acres of land with 34 developed acres of turf to be treated. Cemetery turf grass is comprised of 23 acres of turf type Tall Fescue mixture while a recent expansion area consists of 11 acres of Bermudagrass and two acres of planting beds. There will be two different application schedules for these separate turf grass species.\n\nNational cemeteries are National Shrines that honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The cemeteries receive visitors; hold ceremonies and conduct committal services. Because of their special significance and attention, they receive from the public, strict adherence to contract specifications is essential.\n\nEvery action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.\n\nA.2 PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE\n\nThe Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide turf fertilization and broadleaf / crabgrass weed control services to the following VA National Cemetery:\n\nCEMETERY\nADDRESS\nACREAGE\nREQUIRED\nSERVICES\nSALISBURY NATIONAL CEMETERY (ANNEX)\n501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28144\n23 acres to be treated (Tall Fescue) and 11 acres (Bermudagrass) 2 acres of planting beds\nTurf Fertilization & Herbicide / Applications\n\nA.3 TURF APPLICATION SCHEDULE\nContractors shall provide turf fertilization, pre/post-emergent crabgrass, post emergent broadleaf weed and post emergent nut sedge control services at the Salisbury National Cemetery in accordance with the following Application Schedule. If any weather occurrences interfere with the recommended schedule dates, the Contractor shall notify the COR and District Agronomist within one (1) business day to get approval for alternate application dates.\nTURF APPLICATION TURF APPLICATION\nANNUALA D\nDESCRIPTION\nTALL FESCUE APPLICATION SCHEDULE\nSoil Sample\nJanuary\nContractor will submit soil samples to the local agricultural extension agency for testing. Samples will be taken from various areas of multiple sections in both the Tall Fescue sections and the Bermudagrass sections. Results of the tests will be provided to the COR by the contractor upon receipt.\n#1\nMarch\nApplied in spring 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected germination of crabgrass (when soil temperatures at 2-inch depth reach 55 degrees, in March) - Pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses such as crabgrass applied in liquid form at the manufacturers recommended label rate, and a liquid post emergent application for control of broadleaf weeds such as clover, dandelion, plantain & spurge.\n#2\nApril 15th 20th\n\nPre-emergent control for crabgrass / weed grasses as well as a post emergent control of broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form.\n#3\nMay 15th 20th\n\nGranular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-0-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft.\n#4\nJuly 15th 20th\nPost emergent treatment of crabgrass, other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form.\n#5\nAugust 15th 20th\nTall Fescue grass - Post emergent treatment of crabgrass other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form.\n#6\n\nAugust 15th 20th\n\nApplication of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide to two acres of cemetery planting beds.\n#7\nSeptember 10th 15th\nGranular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-5-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft\n#8\n\nOctober 1st 10th\nPost emergent treatment of crabgrass, other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form.\n#9\n\nNov 10th 15th\nGranular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-0-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft.\n\nBERMUDAGRASS APPLICATION SCHEDULE\n#10\nFebruary 28th March 3rd\nBermuda Grass Sections Only - This is a suggested time frame only and contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on Bermuda grass.\n#11\nMarch 20th 25th\nApplication of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide to two acres of cemetery planting beds.\n#12\n\nApril 1st 5th\nThis application will be a granular fertilization using a fertilizer with a 20-0-15 NPK ratio (30% slow release SCU) with 3% Fe, Mn & Mg applied at a rate 1 lb. N per 1,000 Sq. Ft. Â\n#13\n\nMay 15th May 20th\n\n This is recommended time frame only - all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended labels using an approved herbicide for use on Bermuda grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer (recommend Andersons HCU) with an 44-0-0 NPK ratio applied at a rate of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft Â\n#14\nJune 28th Jul 15th\n\nBermuda Grass Sections Only (contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat above 90 degrees) - This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on Bermuda turf grass. Also included, there will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with a 20-0-15 NPK ratio (30% slow release SCU) with 3% Fe, Mn & Mg applied at a rate of 1 lb. N per 1,000 sq. ft.\n#15\nAug 15th 25th\n\nThis application will be a treatment for post emergent control of crab grasses and other weeds, broadleaf weed and nut sedge. Â\n#16\nSep 20th Oct 5th\n\nThis application will be a granular turf fertilization using a 0-0-21 NPK ratio (KMag product) applied at a rate of 8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.\n\nOPTIONAL\n\nAs Needed\nGrub / Mole Crickets / Fire Ant Control: Contractor will apply pesticide that controls these pests and will be applied at the manufacturer s recommended label rate. Application will be made to areas directed by the COR and will only be done at the request of the cemetery.\n\nA.4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS / COOL SEASON TURF GRASS TURF TYPE TALL FESCUE\nInitial Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide such in liquid form to control crabgrass and other weed grasses. All herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated equipment. The Contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time period may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions.\n\nSecond (Split) Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall make a second application of pre-emergent herbicide in liquid form approximately 4-6 weeks after the initial application to help ensure full season long pre-emergent control for crabgrass.\n\nBroadleaf Weed / Weed Grass / Yellow Nutsedge Control: Broadleaf herbicides must be applied in liquid form with properly calibrated spraying equipment.\n\nThe contractor will not substitute a granular herbicide in place of liquid to perform the applications without approval from both the COR and Contracting Officer. The herbicide must be for the control of various cool season turf weed species such as white clover, dandelions, plantain and prostrate spurge as well as weed grasses and yellow / purple nutsedge. Applications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed and continue to spread. Applications shall not be laid within 6-hours of anticipated rainfall [see paragraph A.4.(h)]. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters. Applicator must be sure to carefully apply the herbicide to all weed leaf surfaces to ensure that a sufficient weed kill / control takes place. The spring application for the treatment of broadleaf weeds will begin when the broadleaf weeds begin actively growing. As Memorial Day services at all National Cemeteries are very important and bring many visitors and family members to the cemetery, it is essential that the Contractor carefully treat all the turf to eradicate broadleaf weeds as much as possible, especially dandelions. If after ten days of Contractor s initial application there is not adequate control of weeds and still active dandelion growth or any other weeds, the Contractor will return to the cemetery to specifically address these areas at no additional cost to the government.\n(d) Fertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular only turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall have a guaranteed NPK analysis of 30-0-10 and consists of a minimum 50% slow-release nitrogen from sulfur coated urea. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule. The Contractor will not substitute a liquid fertilizer for granular fertilizer for any reason without approval from both the COR and the Contracting Officer.\nPost Emergent Crabgrass / Nut Sedge): Contractor will apply liquid herbicide to effectively control post emergent crabgrass and other weed grasses as well as nut sedge that are actively growing. This application will be a spot treatment and not cover the entire turf area, concentrating only on those areas that may have a high concentration of actively growing crabgrass or nut sedge. The recommended product for the post emergent control of crabgrass is quinclorac / Drive and the recommended product for post emergent control of nut sedge is SledgeHammer.\n\nGrub / Mole Crickets / Fire Ant Control: Contractor will apply pesticide that controls these pests and will be applied at the manufacturer s recommended label rate. Application will be made to areas directed by the COR and will only be done at the request of the cemetery and after this Optional Line Item has been funded.\n\nAll application methods of herbicides and fertilizers shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer label recommendations, Department of Environmental Protection and all applicable federal, state and local laws and will be applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for cool season turf grass.\n\nAll applications must be made in accordance with manufacturers label instructions to ensure proper rate and timing of application. The Contractor shall apply liquid broadleaf herbicide no earlier than 6 hours before anticipated rainfall to allow herbicide sufficient time to be absorbed into plant tissue to maximize the herbicide s full potential. Any rainfall that is received within this six-hour time frame after the application shall require the Contractor to treat all turf areas a second time at the Contractor s expense. Prior to any application, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of product label for each chemical used and appropriate supporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).\n\nContractor personnel applying herbicides shall possess a current / valid State of North Carolina commercial pesticide/herbicide application license. The contractor is responsible for damage resulting from negligent application and failure to follow manufacturer label instructions,\n\nAll turf applications shall be applied with appropriate calibrated spreading and spraying equipment. Liquid and pellet surface applications shall be uniformly distributed within the cemetery s defined area of coverage including between and around all headstones and markers. Surface applications shall not be made where surface run-off is likely to occur or near a water source.\n\nAppropriate flags or markers shall be posted in all treated areas for a period of 24 hours after herbicide treatment has been applied. The Contractor shall remove all flags upon expiration of the 24-hour period.\n\nEach turf application shall be completed within each Annual Application Date (weather permitting) or within close proximity to these dates as these are estimated time frames and may change based on weather and temperature. All applications shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers label instructions to ensure proper rate and timing. Ten (10) days after completion of the application, the Contractor and COR shall jointly inspect and assess results. In areas where results are less than acceptable*, the Contractor shall re-perform the application at no additional cost to the Government (*Acceptable is defined as 90% of actively growing broadleaf weeds and weed grasses are eliminated).\n\nThe Contractor shall not dispose of, rinse, mix nor store any herbicide containers/bags on cemetery premises except as authorized by cemetery management.\n\nNo herbicide application equipment may be kept or stored on the cemetery premises when the Contractor is not working.\n\nA.4.1 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS / WARM SEASON TURF GRASS BERMUDAGRASS\nInitial Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide such in liquid form to control crabgrass and other weed grasses. All herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated equipment. The Contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature (2 inch) has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time period may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions. Products to be used must be specified for use on warm season turf grass and will be applied at the recommended label rate.\n\nBroadleaf Weed / Weed Grass / Yellow Nutsedge Control: Herbicides must be applied in liquid form with properly calibrated spraying equipment. The Contractor will not substitute a granular herbicide in place of liquid to perform the applications without approval from both the COR and Contracting Officer. The herbicide must be for the control of various warm season turf weed species including broadleaf weeds, weed grasses and yellow / purple nutsedge.\n\nApplications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed and continue to spread. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters. Applicator must be sure to carefully apply the herbicide to all weed leaf surfaces to ensure that a sufficient weed kill / control takes place. The spring application for the treatment of broadleaf weeds will begin when the broadleaf weeds begin actively growing. As Memorial Day services at all National Cemeteries are very important and bring many visitors and family members to the cemetery, it is essential that the Contractor carefully treat all the turf to eradicate broadleaf weeds as much as possible, especially dandelions. If after one week of Contractor s initial application there is not adequate control of weeds and still active dandelion growth or any other weeds, the Contractor will return to the cemetery to specifically address these areas at no additional cost to the government. Products to be used must be specified for use on warm season turf grass and will be applied at the recommended label rate.\nFertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular only turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall be applied at a rate recommended in the soil test report. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule. Fertilizer will only be used that is recommended for warm season turf grass. The Contractor will not substitute a liquid fertilizer for granular fertilizer without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.\n\nA.5 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT\nA.5.1 SITE Manager\n\nThe Contractor shall provide an English speaking Site Manager who shall be responsible for the following:\n\nDirecting, overseeing and coordinating the work involved.\nStaying abreast of all upcoming cemetery functions including special holiday events and burial activities.\nEnsuring that contract work does not cause any committal service, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised.\nSite Manager must be physically present whenever work is being performed, other than trash and debris pick up. Site Manager must also have no less than five years experience as a direct supervisor of employees supervising and performing all tasks set forth in the scope of work and be able to communicate in and speak English.\n\n(Note: To cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities, contract personnel shall stop (cease) all work in areas where burials are taking place. As a general \"rule-of-thumb\", work should not take place within 1,000 feet of an ongoing committal service, or ceremony. The Site Manager shall re-direct work throughout the rest of the Cemetery so that productive use of labor and equipment is assured, and downtime is avoided. If the Contractor fails to re-direct employees away from an event in a timely fashion, the COR may then do so.)\n\nCommunication & Coordination of Work with COR: Contractor shall participate in regular meetings with Government personnel and other Contractors at the cemetery to coordinate contract work schedules and contract related issues. Communication with the COR is strongly encouraged. Burial activities at NCA shall take precedence over contract work activities. Work activity and noise cannot disturb Burial Services. Trucks and workers are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.\n\nNotwithstanding the Contractors responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract shall require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The Government shall provide, at the time of contract award, with a list of Government personnel authorized to act as Contracting Officer's Representatives.\n\nA.6 REPRESENTATIVES OF The Contracting Officer\nThe Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in providing technical guidance and advice or generally supervises the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation shall be in writing and shall define the scope and limitations of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation(s) shall be furnished to the Contractor at time of award.\n\nThe VA Contracting Officer shall delegate one (or more) representative to serve as the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). The COR will notify the Contractor of the daily cemetery activities and operations so the Contractor can adjust the work schedule as needed to avoid these areas of the cemetery.\n\nVA Contracting Officer: All administrative functions remain with the VA Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the contract, including those involving non-cost changes, increases and decreases in cost or level of services provided, termination or extension of the contract (in part or in whole) and decisions concerning claims or disputes, must be authorized in writing by the Government Contracting Officer.\n\nA.7 FEDERAL Holidays\n(a) All work required under this contract shall be performed during normal business days and daylight hours between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, local time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Deviations from the work schedule shall require prior written permission from the COR. The following is a list of the Federal holidays:\n\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King s\nPresident's Day\nMemorial Day\nJuneteenth\nFourth of July\nLabor Day\nColumbus Day\nVeterans Day\nThanksgiving Day\nChristmas Day\n\nA.8 RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nThe Contractor shall be aware of the labor and equipment requirements needed to meet contract specifications. There shall be no excusable delays other than those mentioned in FAR 52.212-4(f). The Contractor is responsible for following the notification requirements in this clause. The government expects the Contractor to work throughout certain weather conditions and to apply additional labor and equipment as necessary to meet deadlines.\n\nCooperation with other Contractors: The government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of work for this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performance of work, adhering to any direction provided by the COR.\n\nThe Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, or other heavy equipment on any turf area except as provided in this contract or as authorized by the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing turf damage caused by the Contractor during all weather conditions that is deemed excessive by the COR at no additional cost to the government.\n\nAt the end of each day, the Contractor shall remove all equipment from the cemetery site. At all times, rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor shall be kept clear of vehicles and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. The government shall not provide receptacles for the disposal of debris related to this contract.\n\nA.9 STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT\nContractor and Contractor personnel are required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct while performing work in the Salisbury National Cemetery. These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C. Section 218. Contractor and Contractor Personnel --\nYou should be fully clothed, to include long slacks or pants and shirt, buttoned up from neck to waist. Clothing shall be clean each day. Any soiled clothing should be cemetery work-related that day. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Shoes/boots shall have no holes or loose soles. Steel-toed shoes are required in accordance with OSHA. Contractor employees shall maintain personal hygiene.\n\nShall not engage in loud or boisterous behavior or use profane or abusive language. Shall show proper reverence during committal service.\n\nShould not eat or drink beverages except water or non-alcoholic drinks while in the work area or on site of committal shelter during service. Use of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited.\n\nContractor personnel shall not lean, sit or stand on or against headstones or monuments. No tools, equipment or other items shall be placed or leaned on headstones or monuments.\n\nSMOKING is not permitted in any buildings within the Salisbury National Cemetery. This restriction includes offices, restrooms, stairwells, entrances, exits or any other public area.\n\nIt shall be the discretion of the COR to implement immediate removal of Contractor and/or Contractor personnel from cemetery grounds if these standards are not adhered to during the performance of the contract. Contractor shall administer disciplinary action immediately as required to Contractor employees.\n\nA.10 SUPERVISION & TRAINING\nThe Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required.\n\nThe Contractor shall remove employees for cause, to include, but not limited to, misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government.\n\nThe Contractor shall also be responsible for training and safety precautions for Contractor employees performing work under these specifications. OSHA standards shall be observed by the Contractor in all work performed. Appropriate safety equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor-to-Contractor personnel and shall be used as prescribed by OSHA standards.\n\nA.11 USE OF CEMETERY FACILITIES\nThe Government shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of Contractor items, nor shall free telephone service be provided. Contractor shall be responsible for acceptable standards of housekeeping and custodial maintenance of Department of Veterans Affair s facilities used by Contractor's employees.\n\nThe Government shall not provide the Contractor with any fuel storage, equipment or telephones. The Contractor shall take adequate safety precautions to prevent hazardous product spills, fire hazards, odors and unsanitary conditions.\n\nThe Contractor is responsible for safely handling any chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, cleaning solutions, etc. in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is required for all chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and cleaning solutions.\n\nNo maintenance or repair of Contractor equipment shall be conducted on cemetery property without the COR s written approval.\n\nContractor employees may park privately owned vehicles in the area designated for parking by the COR.\n\nA.12 INSPECTION & MONITORING PROCEDURES\nA record-keeping system of Contractor work performance shall be established and implemented by the COR for the services involved. The COR shall inspect and verify that fertilizer and herbicide applications are applied in accordance with the Turf Application Schedule and at the appropriate turf application rate. Contractor will provide application logs to the COR that shows the product name, amount applied, and date of application.\n\nPayment: Upon completion of each turf application, the Contractor shall submit an invoice in arrears for services rendered. Prior to certification of payment, invoices shall be verified for accuracy by the COR. The COR shall verify the services provided and authorize payment as indicated in the Price Schedule. VA reserves the right to reject any work that does not meet contract specifications.\n\n[END OF STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS]","html":"Sources Sought Notice\n\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 3 of 20\nSources Sought Notice\n*= Required Field\nSources Sought Notice\n\nPage 1 of 20\nTHIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.\nThe National Cemetery Administration is issuing it as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for turf-care supplies, materials, equipment, labor, and application services required at Salisbury National Cemetery.  Additional information regarding the requirement is available in the Statement of Work (SOW), found in the Appendix accompanying this notice. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of acquisition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 Million.\n \nThere is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.\n\nIf your organization is capable of providing turf-care supplies, materials, equipment, labor, and application services at Salisbury National Cemetery, please provide the following information:\n\nCompany Info, Business Size, & Socioeconomic Status - Business name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), business size and socioeconomic status\nNAICS code compatibility   Confirm whether your company qualifies as a small business under NAICS 561730\nCapabilities & Experience - Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability, to include whether you have the proper licensing and certifications required by the state of North Carolina.\nSelf-Performance & Subcontracting - If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements (i.e. detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and identify anticipated percentage of self-performed work). \nFederal Contracting Information   Identify any current Federal Supply Schedule, Multiple Award Schedule, NAC, or other federal contracts.\nMarkert Research Pricing (OPTIONAL)   Provide general pricing rangers for planning purposes only (non-binding). Pricing will be used for market research purposes only.\nFeedback   Provide any recommended clarifications, additions, or concerns you may have with the draft Statement of Work, if applicable.\nInterest in Future Solicitation   Indicate whether your company intends to submit a quotation if a solicitation is issued.\n\n*** Submissions should show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that the services you can provide meet all the salient characteristics.***\n\nThe government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:\n \n1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; \n\n2) and determine what socio-economic categories can provide these services. \n\nBased on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research, this requirement may be set aside for small business categories or procured through full and open competition. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice.\n \nSubmission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by October 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST. All responses under this notice must be emailed to Sarah Poole at sarah.poole1@va.gov and use the following title in the Subject Line: 36C78626Q0126 Turf Applications for Salisbury National Cemetery.\nDESCRIPTION\n\nPage 20 of 20\nResponses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Sarah.Poole1@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than October 16, 2027, 4:00PM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPENDIX 1: Statement of Work\nSTATEMENT OF WORK\nDescription / Specifications / Work Statement\n\nA.1 BACKGROUND \n\nThe Salisbury National Cemetery (annex), located in Salisbury, NC, contains grounds that encompass approximately 52 total acres of land with 34 developed acres of turf to be treated. Cemetery turf grass is comprised of 23 acres of turf type Tall Fescue mixture while a recent expansion area consists of 11 acres of Bermudagrass and two acres of planting beds. There will be two different application schedules for these separate turf grass species. \n\nNational cemeteries are National Shrines that honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The cemeteries receive visitors; hold ceremonies and conduct committal services. Because of their special significance and attention, they receive from the public, strict adherence to contract specifications is essential. \n\nEvery action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals. \n\nA.2 PLACE(S) OF PERFORMANCE \n\nThe Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide turf fertilization and broadleaf / crabgrass weed control services to the following VA National Cemetery:\n  \nCEMETERY \nADDRESS \nACREAGE \nREQUIRED \nSERVICES \nSALISBURY NATIONAL CEMETERY (ANNEX) \n501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28144 \n23 acres to be treated (Tall Fescue) and 11 acres (Bermudagrass) 2 acres of planting beds\nTurf Fertilization & Herbicide / Applications \n\nA.3 TURF APPLICATION SCHEDULE \nContractors shall provide turf fertilization, pre/post-emergent crabgrass, post emergent broadleaf weed and post emergent nut sedge control services at the Salisbury National Cemetery in accordance with the following Application Schedule. If any weather occurrences interfere with the recommended schedule dates, the Contractor shall notify the COR and District Agronomist within one (1) business day to get approval for alternate application dates.\nTURF APPLICATION TURF APPLICATION \nANNUALA D \nDESCRIPTION\nTALL FESCUE APPLICATION SCHEDULE\nSoil Sample \nJanuary\n Contractor will submit soil samples to the local agricultural extension agency for testing. Samples will be taken from various areas of multiple sections in both the Tall Fescue sections and the Bermudagrass sections. Results of the tests will be provided to the COR by the contractor upon receipt.\n#1\nMarch\nApplied in spring 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected germination of crabgrass (when soil temperatures at 2-inch depth reach 55 degrees,  in March) - Pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses such as crabgrass applied in liquid form at the manufacturers recommended label rate, and a liquid post emergent application for control of broadleaf weeds such as clover, dandelion, plantain & spurge.\n#2\n April 15th   20th\n\nPre-emergent control for crabgrass / weed grasses as well as a post emergent control of broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form.\n#3\n May 15th   20th\n\nGranular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-0-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft.\n#4\nJuly 15th   20th\nPost emergent treatment of crabgrass, other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form. \n #5\n August 15th   20th\n  Tall Fescue grass - Post emergent treatment of crabgrass other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form.\n#6\n\nAugust 15th   20th\n\nApplication of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide to two acres of cemetery planting beds.   \n#7\nSeptember 10th    15th\n  Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-5-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft\n#8\n\nOctober 1st   10th \n  Post emergent treatment of crabgrass, other weed grasses, broadleaf weeds and nut sedge applied in liquid form. \n#9\n\n\nNov 10th   15th \n Granular turf fertilization using a fertilizer with a 30-0-10 NPK ratio with a minimum 50% slow release SCU (sulfur coated urea). Fertilizer will be applied to the entire turf acreage at a rate of 4 lbs. of total fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft.\n\n\n\n\nBERMUDAGRASS APPLICATION SCHEDULE\n#10\nFebruary 28th   March 3rd \nBermuda Grass Sections Only - This is a suggested time frame only and contractor will monitor current weather conditions and soil temperatures to ensure that soil temperatures are at the appropriate level for germination of crabgrass seed before application of herbicide. This application will be a pre-emergent control for annual weed grasses focusing mainly on crab grass and will be applied in granular form per manufacturers recommended label rate. The product to be used will be specified for safe use on Bermuda grass.\n#11\nMarch 20th   25th \nApplication of pre-emergent weed control / herbicide to two acres of cemetery planting beds.\n#12\n\nApril 1st   5th \n This application will be a granular fertilization using a fertilizer with a 20-0-15 NPK ratio (30% slow release SCU) with 3% Fe, Mn & Mg applied at a rate 1 lb. N per 1,000 Sq. Ft.  \n#13\n\nMay 15th   May 20th\n\n This is recommended time frame only - all turf grass must be completely out of dormancy and actively growing before application of herbicide is completed. This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended labels using an approved herbicide for use on Bermuda grass. Also included will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer (recommend Andersons HCU) with an 44-0-0 NPK ratio applied at a rate of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft   \n#14\nJune 28th   Jul 15th\n\n Bermuda Grass Sections Only (contractor will monitor current temperatures and weather conditions to ensure that application of broadleaf herbicide will not injure the turf grass due to excessive heat   above 90 degrees) - This application will be a post emergent control application for broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover and other broadleaf weeds applied in liquid form at manufacturers recommended label rate, using an approved herbicide for use on Bermuda turf grass. Also included, there will be a granular fertilizer using a fertilizer with a 20-0-15 NPK ratio (30% slow release SCU) with 3% Fe, Mn & Mg applied at a rate of 1 lb. N per 1,000 sq. ft.\n#15\nAug 15th   25th\n\nThis application will be a treatment for post emergent control of crab grasses and other weeds, broadleaf weed and nut sedge.  \n#16\nSep 20th   Oct 5th\n\nThis application will be a granular turf fertilization using a 0-0-21 NPK ratio (KMag product) applied at a rate of 8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.\n\nOPTIONAL\n\nAs Needed\nGrub / Mole Crickets / Fire Ant Control: Contractor will apply pesticide that controls these pests and will be applied at the manufacturer s recommended label rate. Application will be made to areas directed by the COR and will only be done at the request of the cemetery.\n\nA.4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS / COOL SEASON TURF GRASS   TURF TYPE TALL FESCUE\nInitial Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide such in liquid form to control crabgrass and other weed grasses. All herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated equipment. The Contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time period may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions.\n\n Second (Split) Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall make a second application of pre-emergent herbicide in liquid form approximately 4-6 weeks after the initial application to help ensure full season long pre-emergent control for crabgrass.\n\nBroadleaf Weed / Weed Grass / Yellow Nutsedge Control: Broadleaf herbicides must be applied in liquid form with properly calibrated spraying equipment. \n\nThe contractor will not substitute a granular herbicide in place of liquid to perform the applications without approval from both the COR and Contracting Officer. The herbicide must be for the control of various cool season turf weed species such as white clover, dandelions, plantain and prostrate spurge as well as weed grasses and yellow / purple nutsedge. Applications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed and continue to spread. Applications shall not be laid within 6-hours of anticipated rainfall [see paragraph A.4.(h)]. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters. Applicator must be sure to carefully apply the herbicide to all weed leaf surfaces to ensure that a sufficient weed kill / control takes place. The spring application for the treatment of broadleaf weeds will begin when the broadleaf weeds begin actively growing. As Memorial Day services at all National Cemeteries are very important and bring many visitors and family members to the cemetery, it is essential that the Contractor carefully treat all the turf to eradicate broadleaf weeds as much as possible, especially dandelions. If after ten days of Contractor  s initial application there is not adequate control of weeds and still active dandelion growth or any other weeds, the Contractor will return to the cemetery to specifically address these areas at no additional cost to the government.\n(d) Fertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular only turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall have a guaranteed NPK analysis of 30-0-10 and consists of a minimum 50% slow-release nitrogen from sulfur coated urea. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule. The Contractor will not substitute a liquid fertilizer for granular fertilizer for any reason without approval from both the COR and the Contracting Officer. \nPost Emergent Crabgrass / Nut Sedge): Contractor will apply liquid herbicide to effectively control post emergent crabgrass and other weed grasses as well as nut sedge that are actively growing. This application will be a spot treatment and not cover the entire turf area, concentrating only on those areas that may have a high concentration of actively growing crabgrass or nut sedge. The recommended product for the post emergent control of crabgrass is quinclorac / Drive and the recommended product for post emergent control of nut sedge is SledgeHammer.\n\nGrub / Mole Crickets / Fire Ant Control: Contractor will apply pesticide that controls these pests and will be applied at the manufacturer s recommended label rate. Application will be made to areas directed by the COR and will only be done at the request of the cemetery and after this Optional Line Item has been funded.\n\nAll application methods of herbicides and fertilizers shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer label recommendations, Department of Environmental Protection and all applicable federal, state and local laws and will be applied at the manufacturers recommended label rate for cool season turf grass.\n\nAll applications must be made in accordance with manufacturers  label instructions to ensure proper rate and timing of application. The Contractor shall apply liquid broadleaf herbicide no earlier than 6 hours before anticipated rainfall to allow herbicide sufficient time to be absorbed into plant tissue to maximize the herbicide s full potential. Any rainfall that is received within this six-hour time frame after the application shall require the Contractor to treat all turf areas a second time at the Contractor s expense. Prior to any application, the Contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of product label for each chemical used and appropriate supporting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).\n\nContractor personnel applying herbicides shall possess a current / valid State of North Carolina commercial pesticide/herbicide application license. The contractor is responsible for damage resulting from negligent application and failure to follow manufacturer label instructions, \n\nAll turf applications shall be applied with appropriate calibrated spreading and spraying equipment. Liquid and pellet surface applications shall be uniformly distributed within the cemetery s defined area of coverage including between and around all headstones and markers. Surface applications shall not be made where surface run-off is likely to occur or near a water source.\n\nAppropriate flags or markers shall be posted in all treated areas for a period of 24 hours after herbicide treatment has been applied. The Contractor shall remove all flags upon expiration of the 24-hour period.\n\nEach turf application shall be completed within each  Annual Application Date  (weather permitting) or within close proximity to these dates as these are estimated time frames and may change based on weather and temperature. All applications shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers label instructions to ensure proper rate and timing. Ten (10) days after completion of the application, the Contractor and COR shall jointly inspect and assess results. In areas where results are less than acceptable*, the Contractor shall re-perform the application at no additional cost to the Government (*Acceptable is defined as 90% of actively growing broadleaf weeds and weed grasses are eliminated).\n\nThe Contractor shall not dispose of, rinse, mix nor store any herbicide containers/bags on cemetery premises except as authorized by cemetery management.\n\nNo herbicide application equipment may be kept or stored on the cemetery premises when the Contractor is not working.\n\nA.4.1 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS / WARM SEASON TURF GRASS   BERMUDAGRASS\nInitial Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Application: Contractor shall apply a pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide such in liquid form to control crabgrass and other weed grasses. All herbicides must be applied with properly calibrated equipment. The Contractor shall begin the application after the soil temperature (2 inch) has reached 55 degrees for three consecutive days. This is the time that crabgrass seeds begin active germination in the soil. Any application that is completed before this time period may not be as effective in overall crabgrass control. The dates for application listed in the application schedule are only an estimated time frame and could begin earlier or later depending upon the soil temperatures and weather conditions. Products to be used must be specified for use on warm season turf grass and will be applied at the recommended label rate.\n\nBroadleaf Weed / Weed Grass / Yellow Nutsedge Control: Herbicides must be applied in liquid form with properly calibrated spraying equipment. The Contractor will not substitute a granular herbicide in place of liquid to perform the applications without approval from both the COR and Contracting Officer. The herbicide must be for the control of various warm season turf weed species including broadleaf weeds, weed grasses and yellow / purple nutsedge.\n\nApplications must be timely and at the proper dosage so that perennial weeds do not go to seed and continue to spread. Herbicide shall be applied to all turf acreage, in burial sections and including areas between and around all headstones and along section perimeters. Applicator must be sure to carefully apply the herbicide to all weed leaf surfaces to ensure that a sufficient weed kill / control takes place. The spring application for the treatment of broadleaf weeds will begin when the broadleaf weeds begin actively growing. As Memorial Day services at all National Cemeteries are very important and bring many visitors and family members to the cemetery, it is essential that the Contractor carefully treat all the turf to eradicate broadleaf weeds as much as possible, especially dandelions. If after one week of Contractor  s initial application there is not adequate control of weeds and still active dandelion growth or any other weeds, the Contractor will return to the cemetery to specifically address these areas at no additional cost to the government. Products to be used must be specified for use on warm season turf grass and will be applied at the recommended label rate.\nFertilization: Contractor shall apply a granular only turf fertilizer, which is specified in the application schedule to all turf areas using a properly calibrated spreader/sprayer. The fertilizer shall be applied at a rate recommended in the soil test report. Fertilizer shall be applied to all turf areas at the times and rates that are listed in the turf application schedule.  Fertilizer will only be used that is recommended for warm season turf grass. The Contractor will not substitute a liquid fertilizer for granular fertilizer  without prior written approval from  the Contracting Officer.\n\nA.5 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT\nA.5.1 SITE Manager\n\nThe Contractor shall provide an English speaking  Site Manager  who shall be responsible for the following:\n\nDirecting, overseeing and coordinating the work involved.\nStaying abreast of all upcoming cemetery functions including special holiday events and burial activities.\nEnsuring that contract work does not cause any committal service, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised.\nSite Manager must be physically present whenever work is being performed, other than trash and debris pick up. Site Manager must also have no less than five years  experience as a direct supervisor of employees supervising and performing all tasks set forth in the scope of work and be able to communicate in and speak English.\n\n(Note: To cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities, contract personnel shall stop (cease) all work in areas where burials are taking place. As a general \"rule-of-thumb\", work should not take place within 1,000 feet of an ongoing committal service, or ceremony. The Site Manager shall re-direct work throughout the rest of the Cemetery   so that productive use of labor and equipment is assured, and downtime is avoided. If the Contractor fails to re-direct employees away from an event in a timely fashion, the COR may then do so.)\n\nCommunication & Coordination of Work with COR: Contractor shall participate in regular meetings with Government personnel and other Contractors at the cemetery to coordinate contract work schedules and contract related issues. Communication with the COR is strongly encouraged. Burial activities at NCA shall take precedence over contract work activities. Work activity and noise cannot disturb Burial Services. Trucks and workers are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.\n\nNotwithstanding the Contractors responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract shall require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.  The Government shall provide, at the time of contract award, with a list of Government personnel authorized to act as Contracting Officer's Representatives.\n\nA.6 REPRESENTATIVES OF The Contracting Officer\nThe Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in providing technical guidance and advice or generally supervises the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation shall be in writing and shall define the scope and limitations of the designee's authority. A copy of the designation(s) shall be furnished to the Contractor at time of award.\n\nThe VA Contracting Officer shall delegate one (or more) representative to serve as the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). The COR will notify the Contractor of the daily cemetery activities and operations so the Contractor can adjust the work schedule as needed to avoid these areas of the cemetery. \n\nVA Contracting Officer: All administrative functions remain with the VA Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the contract, including those involving non-cost changes, increases and decreases in cost or level of services provided, termination or extension of the contract (in part or in whole) and decisions concerning claims or disputes, must be authorized in writing by the Government Contracting Officer.\n\nA.7 FEDERAL Holidays\n(a) All work required under this contract shall be performed during normal business days and daylight hours between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, local time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Deviations from the work schedule shall require prior written permission from the COR. The following is a list of the Federal holidays:\n\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King s \nPresident's Day\nMemorial Day\nJuneteenth \nFourth of July\nLabor Day \nColumbus Day \nVeterans Day \nThanksgiving Day \nChristmas Day\n\nA.8 RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nThe Contractor shall be aware of the labor and equipment requirements needed to meet contract specifications. There shall be no excusable delays other than those mentioned in FAR 52.212-4(f). The Contractor is responsible for following the notification requirements in this clause.  The government expects the Contractor to work throughout certain weather conditions and to apply additional labor and equipment as necessary to meet deadlines.\n\nCooperation with other Contractors: The government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of work for this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performance of work, adhering to any direction provided by the COR.\n\nThe Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, or other heavy equipment on any turf area except as provided in this contract or as authorized by the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing turf damage caused by the Contractor during all weather conditions that is deemed excessive by the COR at no additional cost to the government.\n\nAt the end of each day, the Contractor shall remove all equipment from the cemetery site. At all times, rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor shall be kept clear of vehicles and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. The government shall not provide receptacles for the disposal of debris related to this contract.\n\nA.9 STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT\nContractor and Contractor personnel are required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct while performing work in the Salisbury National Cemetery. These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C. Section 218.  Contractor and Contractor Personnel --\nYou should be fully clothed, to include long slacks or pants and shirt, buttoned up from neck to waist. Clothing shall be clean each day. Any soiled clothing should be cemetery work-related that day. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited.  Shoes/boots shall have no holes or loose soles. Steel-toed shoes are required in accordance with OSHA. Contractor employees shall maintain personal hygiene.\n\nShall not engage in loud or boisterous behavior or use profane or abusive language. Shall show proper reverence during committal service.\n\nShould not eat or drink beverages except water or non-alcoholic drinks while in the work area or on site of committal shelter during service. Use of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited.\n\nContractor personnel shall not lean, sit or stand on or against headstones or monuments. No tools, equipment or other items shall be placed or leaned on headstones or monuments.\n\nSMOKING is not permitted in any buildings within the Salisbury National Cemetery. This restriction includes offices, restrooms, stairwells, entrances, exits or any other public area.\n\nIt shall be the discretion of the COR to implement immediate removal of Contractor and/or Contractor personnel from cemetery grounds if these standards are not adhered to during the performance of the contract.  Contractor shall administer disciplinary action immediately as required to Contractor employees.\n\nA.10 SUPERVISION & TRAINING\nThe Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required.\n\nThe Contractor shall remove employees for cause, to include, but not limited to, misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government.\n\nThe Contractor shall also be responsible for training and safety precautions for Contractor employees performing work under these specifications. OSHA standards shall be observed by the Contractor in all work performed. Appropriate safety equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor-to-Contractor personnel and shall be used as prescribed by OSHA standards. \n\nA.11 USE OF CEMETERY FACILITIES\nThe Government shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of Contractor items, nor shall free telephone service be provided. Contractor shall be responsible for acceptable standards of housekeeping and custodial maintenance of Department of Veterans Affair s facilities used by Contractor's employees.\n\nThe Government shall not provide the Contractor with any fuel storage, equipment or telephones. The Contractor shall take adequate safety precautions to prevent hazardous product spills, fire hazards, odors and unsanitary conditions.\n\nThe Contractor is responsible for safely handling any chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, cleaning solutions, etc. in accordance with manufacturers  recommendations. An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is required for all chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and cleaning solutions.\n\nNo maintenance or repair of Contractor equipment shall be conducted on cemetery property without the COR s written approval.\n\nContractor employees may park privately owned vehicles in the area designated for parking by the COR.\n\nA.12 INSPECTION & MONITORING PROCEDURES\nA record-keeping system of Contractor work performance shall be established and implemented by the COR for the services involved. The COR shall inspect and verify that fertilizer and herbicide applications are applied in accordance with the Turf Application Schedule and at the appropriate turf application rate. Contractor will provide application logs to the COR that shows the product name, amount applied, and date of application.\n\nPayment:  Upon completion of each turf application, the Contractor shall submit an invoice in arrears for services rendered. Prior to certification of payment, invoices shall be verified for accuracy by the COR. The COR shall verify the services provided and authorize payment as indicated in the Price Schedule. 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