The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide grounds maintenance at the West Haven VA Medical Center.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide grounds maintenance at the West Haven VA Medical Center, including snow and ice removal, hauling, and treatment services. The contractor must have a field service representative located within 200 miles of the West Haven Campus and a minimum response time of 2 hours.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be for a base period of May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four annual option years. The contractor must provide documentation of certification/training on the specific equipment under the terms of the contract.
How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate the responses to determine the capability and interest of the vendors in providing the services outlined in the Performance Work Statement.
When and how do you bid?
Interested parties must submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 10 am EST on June 8, 2026. All responses must be emailed to sheena.carlyle@va.gov. The Government will not pay for information solicited, and respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory pre-bid site visit and walk-through at the VA Medical Center West Haven on TBD. Bidders must meet at Building 15 in the Facilities Management Service conference room to complete a sign-in sheet.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.