Alabama National Cemetery - Gravesite Expansion Phase 3
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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, National Cemetery Administration (NCA) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, AL. This presolicitation notice indicates a construction magnitude between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000. The requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated on or about January 30, 2026, with proposals due 30 calendar days after its publication.
Scope of Work
This comprehensive construction project involves significant expansion and infrastructure development. Key elements include:
- Site Preparation & Earthwork: Detailed grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and subsurface soil investigations (boring logs).
- Burial Infrastructure: Installation of pre-cast concrete lawn crypts (single and double-depth), in-ground cremain sites, traditional burial sites, and columbarium units with specific structural and aesthetic requirements.
- Roadways & Access: Construction of new roadways, sidewalks, curbs, access gates, and a bridge structure.
- Utilities: Development of storm sewer systems (manholes, inlets, pipes), irrigation systems (mainline piping, sprinklers, controllers, pump station upgrades), and electrical/telecommunications infrastructure for Administration and Maintenance Buildings.
- Site Furnishings & Landscaping: Installation of signage, benches, flower watering stations, trash receptacles, bollards, and extensive landscaping with specified plant materials.
- Environmental Controls: Implementation of temporary environmental controls and construction waste management.
- Specialized Construction: Aesthetic surface treatment for concrete and service emblem replacement.
Contract Details
- Acquisition Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million
- Construction Magnitude: Between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in accordance with Public Law 109-461.
Timeline & Response
- Presolicitation Published: December 15, 2025
- Solicitation Anticipated: On or about January 30, 2026
- Proposals Due: 30 calendar days after the solicitation is published.
- Full solicitation, specifications, and drawings: Will be posted on sam.gov.
- Contact: Daniel Kinney, daniel.kinney@va.gov, 4028304683
Additional Notes
Construction Bid Documents, including detailed drawings and specifications for all project components (grading, drainage, storm sewer, crypts, columbariums, roadways, fences, bridge, irrigation, electrical, and environmental controls), are currently attached for preview.