The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a small business to provide pest control services for Houston National Cemetery.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs a small business to provide pest control services for Houston National Cemetery. The contract will be for a base year plus four one-year option years.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a definite quantity contract with a base year plus four one-year option years. The base year will run from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
- How will they pick the winner?
The government will evaluate proposals based on the total price for all options, including the basic requirement.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotes are due to the contracting officer no later than June 15, 2026, 15:00pm EST. Offers received after this time are determined to be a 'Late Offer' and will not be considered for award.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Heads up — easy to miss
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
- All on-site staff need an active security clearance.
- Proposals are capped at 25 pages including résumés.
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.