Alabama National Cemetery - Gravesite Expansion Phase 3
Overview
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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, has issued a Solicitation for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, AL. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000. An amendment has extended the proposal deadline to March 31, 2026, at 15:00 CDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive construction, alteration, and repair work. Key deliverables include:
- Gravesite Expansion: Installation of pre-placed crypts, in-ground cremains sites, and columbarium niches.
- Infrastructure Development: Construction of new roads, a bridge, storm sewer systems, and foundation drainage.
- Site Furnishings & Landscaping: Installation of signage, benches, flower watering stations, and a full irrigation system.
- Building Improvements: IT enhancements for the administration and maintenance buildings, and replacement of service seals.
- Geotechnical & Environmental: Earthwork, grading, erosion and sediment control, and adherence to detailed construction specifications for materials and processes.
Specific bid options include additional niches, irrigation pump replacement, and preplaced crypt installation. An early turnover of Sections 4 and 10 is required by May 1, 2028.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 545 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million).
- Proposal Due Date: March 31, 2026, at 15:00 CDT (extended by Amendment 0001).
- Technical Questions Due: February 25, 2026, at 14:00 EST (passed).
- Site Visit: Held on February 18, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Trade-off process, considering Experience, Past Performance, Technical approach, and Price. A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required. Offerors must submit proposals electronically in two separate PDF documents: Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Price).
Additional Notes
Bidders must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and submit a VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance. For general construction, contractors cannot pay more than 85% of the contract amount to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms (excluding materials). Detailed construction drawings and specifications are available, covering all aspects from boring logs and grading to columbarium structures, irrigation, and electrical systems. A Price Proposal Breakdown template is provided for cost submissions.