Natchez National Cemetery Tree Pruning Cascading Evaluation

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to perform tree maintenance (deadwood pruning and removal of one large tree) at Natchez National Cemetery in Mississippi. The work includes all labor, equipment, disposal of debris, and compliance with certified arborist requirements. The contractor must conduct a mandatory site inspection, provide a certified arborist, follow strict pruning standards, and complete the work within a 60‑day performance period. The solicitation is set‑aside for small businesses, with a cascading evaluation favoring Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).<br/><br/>• Location: Natchez National Cemetery, 41 Cemetery Road, Natchez, MS 39120<br/>• Scope: One large tree deadwood pruning (height > 40 ft or DBH > 24 in) and one large tree removal, including stump grinding and waste disposal<br/>• Period of Performance: Up to 60 calendar days after award (approx. 09/25/2026 – 11/30/2026)<br/>• Mandatory site visit (by appointment) and certified arborist supervision<br/>• Small‑business set‑aside with cascading preference for SDVOSB → VOSB → other SBs<br/>• Offer due: 09/22/2026 10:00 AM; Questions due: 09/16/2026<br/>• NAICS: 561730 (Landscaping Services)