The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide unarmed security guard patrols for the Bakersfield National Cemetery.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide unarmed security guard patrols for the Bakersfield National Cemetery. The patrols will cover the cemetery grounds and facilities.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and two option years. The contract will last for 3 years.
- How will they pick the winner? The VA will evaluate proposals based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Submit your proposal through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 10, 2026. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the Instruction to Offerors section of the solicitation.
- RSVP for the site visit by contacting the contracting officer.
Primary point of contact
Name
Stacey Lewallen
Email
stacey.lewallen@va.gov