Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration is conducting a market‑research Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of furnishing and installing turf‑grass sod at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. The effort includes delivery, installation, protection of graves and markers, and post‑installation establishment for approximately 38,000 sq ft of sod per year, with orders placed in increments up to 5,000 sq ft. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision, and must comply with VA, NCA, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations. The period of performance is one year from award, with two optional twelve‑month renewals. Responses are due by 12:00 PM EST on 12 Oct 2026 and must be submitted via email; no cost reimbursement is provided for responding.
• Scope: Furnish and install premium cool‑season sod (Kentucky bluegrass‑dominant) with associated site preparation, protection, and quality‑assurance activities.
• Location: Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, MA 02532.
• Estimated quantity: ~38,000 sq ft annually; orders up to 5,000 sq ft each.
• Period of performance: 12 months (with two optional 12‑month extensions).
• Mandatory requirements: Small‑business size standard under NAICS 561730, ability to meet VA safety and environmental standards, and provision of past performance data.
• Submission deadline: 12 Oct 2026 12:00 PM EST (email only).
• Evaluation: Information‑gathering only; no award will be made from this RFI.