Alabama National Cemetery - Gravesite Expansion Phase 3
SOL #: 36C78626R0008Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States
Place of Performance
Montevallo, AL
NAICS
Construction (23)
PSC
Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities (Y1PZ)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Dec 15, 2025
2
Last Updated
Apr 7, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 24, 2026, 8:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is soliciting proposals for the Alabama National Cemetery - Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, AL. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside is for heavy and civil engineering construction, with an estimated value between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 15:00 CDT.
Scope of Work
This project encompasses comprehensive gravesite expansion and infrastructure development. Key deliverables include:
- Installation of gravesite improvements, including pre-placed crypts, in-ground cremains sites, and columbarium niches.
- Construction of columbarium walls, roads, a bridge, and site signage.
- Administration and maintenance building IT improvements.
- Replacement of service seals, installation of site furnishings, landscaping, and an irrigation system.
- Demolition, site clearing, earthwork, concrete work, and storm sewer/foundation drainage systems.
- Options for additional niches, irrigation pump replacement, and preplaced crypt installation.
- An early turnover of Gravesite Sections 4 and 10 is required by May 1, 2028.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million
- Period of Performance: 545 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, including base and option periods.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: April 24, 2026, at 15:00 CDT.
- Submission: Electronically in two separate PDF documents: Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Price) to daniel.kinney@va.gov.
- Evaluation: A Trade-off process will be used, considering Prime Contractor Experience, Past Performance, Technical approach, and Price. Experience and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.
- Page Limits: Volume I has a 40-page limit, with specific allocations for sections like Experience (8 pages) and Technical Approach (10 pages).
- Mandatory Forms: Bidders must complete and return the VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance for Limitations on Subcontracting.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Staffing: Dedicated on-site Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety Officer, and Quality Control Manager are required; positions cannot be combined.
- Rock Excavation: Bidders must include costs for removing up to 2,000 cubic yards of rock.
- Utilities: Contractor is responsible for potable water, sanitary, and network/internet services. Electrical power is available, but the contractor must propose the connection.
- Drawings/Specifications: Amended Solicitation Sections B, L, M, Construction Specifications, and Construction Drawings have been provided and replace previous versions. CAD files will not be provided.
- Wage Rates: Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for heavy and building construction is required.
People
Points of Contact
Daniel KinneyPRIMARY
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