Sources Sought for Fort Missoula Total Cemetery Operations

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Background The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is responsible for honoring veterans with a dignified final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service. The Fort Missoula Post Cemetery, located at 2502 CCC Road, Missoula, MT, is a satellite cemetery of the Fort Logan National Cemetery Complex in Denver, CO. This performance-based service contract aims to ensure that the cemetery operations and maintenance reflect the respect and honor due to those interred there. The cemetery is maintained as a National Shrine, emphasizing the importance of its appearance and operational procedures. Work Details The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items necessary for interment operations and grounds maintenance at the Fort Missoula Post Cemetery. Services include: - Regular mowing - Weed eating - Blade edging - Trimming - Removal of leaves and debris - Sweeping or blowing off roads and sidewalks - Trash removal - Snow and ice removal - Maintaining healthy grass, trees, shrubs, and plants - Irrigation system maintenance - Headstone installation and maintenance (approximately 2 per year) - Cleaning of approximately 251 flat and upright monuments - Sunken grave repair - Grave excavation and backfilling for interments - Transporting remains from committal service area to gravesite - Maintaining the Contractor Staging Area - Ensuring a safe working environment for staff - Adhering to National Standards as provided by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Place of Performance Fort Missoula Post Cemetery, 2502 CCC Road, Missoula, MT 59804.