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How to respond to the VA’s Jefferson Barracks tall fescue seed RFI
What the VA is seeking
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market information from vendors able to supply about 1,614 bags of turf-type tall fescue seed for Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, for September delivery. Bags must be no more than 50 pounds.
The blend must contain four qualifying A-LIST tall fescue cultivars, with each cultivar meeting the stated germination standard, along with specified purity and labeling requirements. Vendors must have a current Missouri Seed Permit before award. This is a sources-sought RFI, not a bid or contract offer; the VA says it does not intend to award a contract based on the RFI or pay for responses.
Deadline and what happens next
Responses are due November 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Send a written response by email with the sources-sought number 36C78627Q0003 in the subject line.
The VA says it is reviewing industry feedback and plans to issue an additional Sources Sought Notice in the future. An RFI response is information only, not a proposal.
Who this opportunity may suit
This notice is relevant to seed suppliers and businesses in the crop-farming category, including firms that can document experience supplying turf-type tall fescue seed and meeting seed standards. The stated NAICS code is 111998, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming.
The VA is particularly interested in qualified service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. Respondents should identify their business size and ownership status.
How to respond
Open the opportunity through “View original source.” If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the link again to reach the notice. A free account may be needed to view documents.
Email the response to [email protected] by the stated deadline. Include your company name and address, a point of contact, phone, fax and email, and your UEI number. Provide a capability statement describing your qualifications and ability to perform, and identify any relevant FSS, NAC, GSA, NASA SEWP or other federal contract vehicles, if applicable.
Prepare a useful market-research response
Address the notice’s specifications directly. Identify the four cultivars you could supply and explain how you would document their A-LIST status, germination, purity and labeling. Confirm whether you hold the required current Missouri Seed Permit, or state what remains to be addressed.
The VA invites feedback on the salient characteristics, options that could meet the need, supporting product resources, and questions about the statement of work. Include sample pricing for market-research purposes if available, and clearly label it as informational rather than a bid.
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