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Sources Sought Leavenworth and Fort Scott National Cemeteries Trash Services

Solicitation: 36C78626Q50108
Notice ID: 6b511e79f63f452795779e7f85eb26c5
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 562111PSCS205Set-AsideNONEDepartmentDepartment of Veterans AffairsStateKSPostedFeb 13, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueFeb 19, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCExpired

Sources Sought from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: KS. Response deadline: Feb 19, 2026. Industry: NAICS 562111 • PSC S205.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 562111 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 56.

12-month awarded value
$26,259,520
Sector total $923,693,753 • Share 2.8%
Live
Median
$118,183
P10–P90
$42,032$7,211,180
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
2.8%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($26,259,520)
Deal sizing
$118,183 median
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Place of performance
Kansas • 66048 United States
State: KS
Contracting office
Quantico, VA • 22134 USA

Point of Contact

Name
April Graves
Email
april.graves@va.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Quantico, VA
22134 USA

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Description

Leavenworth and Ft. Scott National Cemeteries have an ongoing requirement for refuse and recycling collection services.

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Updated: Feb 15, 2026
Executive summary

The VA National Cemetery Administration (PSC S205; NAICS 562111) issued a Sources Sought (36C78626Q50108) for ongoing refuse and recycling collection services for Leavenworth and Fort Scott National Cemeteries. The notice was posted 2026-02-13 with responses due by 2026-02-19 21:00 UTC, indicating a short window to position for a likely follow-on solicitation. This is market research (set-aside listed as NONE), so the immediate goal is to demonstrate capability, capacity, and a viable service approach for trash and recycling collection at both cemetery locations. Interested firms should review the posted attachment and respond with concrete service details aligned to cemetery operations.

What the buyer is trying to do

Identify qualified vendors that can provide ongoing refuse and recycling collection services at Leavenworth and Fort Scott National Cemeteries, likely to inform acquisition strategy (including potential set-aside decisions) and shape a future competitive solicitation under 36C78626Q50108.

Work breakdown
  • Review the SAM.gov attachment for site-specific requirements (collection points, container types/sizes, pickup frequency, recycling requirements, access constraints).
  • Provide refuse collection services at Leavenworth National Cemetery (ongoing).
  • Provide recycling collection services at Leavenworth National Cemetery (ongoing).
  • Provide refuse collection services at Fort Scott National Cemetery (ongoing).
  • Provide recycling collection services at Fort Scott National Cemetery (ongoing).
  • Coordinate service schedule and site access procedures suitable for a National Cemetery environment (e.g., minimizing disruption).
  • Document and communicate service performance (e.g., missed pickup resolution, service logs) if requested in the attachment.
Response package checklist
  • Sources Sought response referencing solicitation number 36C78626Q50108 and notice title.
  • Capability statement specific to refuse and recycling collection services (not general facilities support).
  • Description of how you will service both Leavenworth and Fort Scott National Cemeteries (routes, staffing, equipment).
  • Evidence of past performance in similar refuse/recycling collection for government or comparable facilities.
  • Confirmation you reviewed and can comply with the requirements in the posted attachment (or a list of clarifications).
  • Small business / socioeconomic status representations if requested (set-aside currently listed as NONE, but market research may influence strategy).
  • Point of contact and company identifiers commonly required in market research (as specified in the attachment).
Suggested keywords
36C78626Q50108Sources SoughtLeavenworth National CemeteryFort Scott National Cemeteryrefuse collectionrecycling collectiontrash servicesPSC S205NAICS 562111solid waste collectionNational Cemetery AdministrationVA
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Key requirements are likely in the posted attachment (container counts/sizes, pickup frequency, site addresses/access rules, reporting), but they are not provided in the brief.
  • Place of performance (addresses/city/state details) not included in the brief.
  • Period of performance (start/end) not included in the brief.
  • Any specific response instructions (format, page limits, submission method/email) from the attachment are not included in the brief.
  • Whether the requirement will be awarded as one combined contract or separable by cemetery is not stated in the brief.

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