8730--Sources Sought JBNC Seed (September Delivery)

Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in St Louis. Due Nov 11, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 24 days left.

Official notice and attachments

Description

Update as of 10/15/2026 In accordance with FAR 15.101(c)(3)(i)(ii), (i) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested; and (ii) Responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal. The government is currently reviewing and addressing industry’s feedback and will respond accordingly. Based on the feedback, the government will issue an additional Sources Sought Notice in the future. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.

Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation on technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition.

The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS Code 111998- All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming ($2.5 Million) Responses to this notice shall include Sources Sought number 36C78627Q0003 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (JBNC) Grass Seed in the subject line of the email no later than 11/11/2026 @ 4:00 pm EST sent to [email protected] The following shall be provided in the capabilities statement or in body of email: Company name Address Point of contact Phone, fax, and email UIE number Type of Large or small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business?

Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. Provide any relevant FSS, NAC, GSA Contract vehicles the company holds if applicable. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solutions you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract?

Please review salient characteristics/ and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. List any available options to meet needs as outlined in the statement of work below Include any resources to support suggested products. Please include any questions about the statement of work below.

Please provide sample pricing for market research purposes if available. TURF TYPE TALL FESCUE SEED PROCUREMENT GENERAL INFORMATION This Statement of Work describes the basic objectives and materials needed for Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. INTRODUCTION The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), honors Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our nation.

There are approximately 156 National Cemeteries in 43 states and Puerto Rico that receive visitors, hold ceremonies, and conduct committal services on an ongoing basis. Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery is one (1) of three (3) Missouri -based national cemeteries. It is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

The address is 2900 Sheridan Rd., St Louis, MO 63125. BACKGROUND National cemeteries are National Shrines under 38 U.S.C. § 2403(c). The Contractor is responsible for planning and performing the activities described in this Statement of Work in a manner consistent with that standard and shall exercise special care not to interrupt or disrupt cemetery operations.

Strict adherence to the specifications described herein based on NCA's National Shrine Commitment, Operational Standards and Measures is mandatory. APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS References to Missouri law in this document identify the applicable statute or regulatory scheme by title only (e.g., "Missouri Fertilizer Law"), without citing specific section or chapter numbers. Contractor shall remain responsible for independently confirming current compliance with the cited law or regulatory scheme.

Where a requirement is imposed by VA rather than by Missouri law, it is labeled "VA-imposed" and is included only to the extent necessary to satisfy VA's actual need. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Cemetery Address Acreage Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 2900 Sheridan Rd., St Louis, MO 63125 Approx +/- 372 acres of turfgrass A. PRODUCT REQUIREMENT CLIN Table as follows: CLIN Number Product - Brand Name or Equivalent Estimated Quantities Delivery Month CLIN 0001 Turf Type Tall Fescue Seed Blend, in not to exceed 50-lb bags. -see full specification below- 1614 ct.- 50lbs bags September Turf Type Tall Fescue Seed (CLIN 0001) Variety standard (A-LIST): The seed blend shall consist of Four (4) seeds [AG1.1] of turf-type tall fescue cultivars, each of which currently appears on the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program's A-LIST of top-performing tall fescue varieties (https://a-listturf.org/a-list/), Use the version of the A-List that has the same effective date as the solicitation s closing date.

A four-cultivar blend is required to reduce the risk of widespread turf loss from a single cultivar's susceptibility to a given disease, pest, or drought stress, consistent with standard turfgrass industry blending practice. Each of the four named cultivars must independently meet the germination standard below; a blend average does not satisfy this requirement. No single cultivar shall constitute less

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