Landscaping Government Contracts in Virginia
Government landscaping contracts cover grounds maintenance, mowing, tree care, irrigation, and snow removal at federal installations, parks, cemeteries, and state facilities. Solicited under NAICS 561730 with an $9.5M size standard, they are accessible first contracts for small firms: recurring scopes, local performance, and frequent small-business set-asides. Agencies evaluate equipment capacity, crew scheduling, and seasonal surge ability.
Selling to government in Virginia
Virginia's eVA is one of the most active state portals, with SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned) certification driving set-asides. Northern Virginia is the densest federal contracting market in the country (Pentagon, DHS, intelligence community).
eVA — Virginia's procurement portalLandscaping contract awards in Virginia
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 321 federal landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Virginia, obligating $166.1M. The largest buyer was the Department of State ($81.7M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of State$81.7M
- 2. Department of Defense$70.0M
- 3. Department of Veterans Affairs$8.7M
- 4. Department of the Interior$2.6M
- 5. Department of Homeland Security$1.3M
Recent awards
- Allserv INC$61KDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-05
Task order - 10/5/26 to 12/31/26 - grounds maintenance for the hampton national cemetery
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Grounds maintenance contract for staunton national cemetery pop 10/01/2026-03/31/2027 saf fy27 base contract 36c78623d50655
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Grounds maintenance contract for winchester national cemetery. pop 10/01/2026 - 03/31/2027. saf fy27 base contract 36c78623d50645
- Allserv INC$190Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Grounds maintenance contract for culpeper national cemetery & balls bluff national cemetery. period of performance 10/1/2026 through…
- National Park Service · 2026-09-28
E.o. 14398 hazardous tree removal at richmond national battlefield park in richmond, virginia
- National Park Service · 2026-09-23
Pmis 340733a remove or prune hazard tree
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Grounds maintenance schedule meeting PWS frequencies (mowing heights, edging, fertilization)
- Pesticide/herbicide applicator licenses for chemical applications
- Equipment list adequate for the acreage and surfaces specified
- Service Contract Act wage compliance for laborers
- Snow/storm response times where included in scope
- Disposal and composting practices per facility rules
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Landscaping government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on landscaping in Virginia?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $166.1M across 321 landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Virginia (NAICS 561730), an average of $517K per award. The Department of State is the largest buyer.
Where are landscaping bids posted in Virginia?
Federal opportunities performed in Virginia are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on eVA, and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of Virginia to bid?
For Virginia state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on eVA. Federal contracts performed in Virginia only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
Are landscaping contracts good first government contracts?
Yes. Scopes are familiar, performance is local, and set-asides are common. The National Cemetery Administration and military bases regularly award grounds contracts to first-time federal contractors.
How is government landscaping priced?
Usually firm-fixed-price monthly or per-service-event rates against defined frequencies, with option years. Build SCA wages, equipment depreciation, and fuel into the rate — change orders are hard to get for underpriced base work.