Biloxi National Cemetery Expansion and FCA Deficiencies

SOL #: 36C78626B0002Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)

QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Biloxi, MS

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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

https://sam.gov/opp/05105b47ac0e4a599df4922eb7e7e7de/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 13, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

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, National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has issued a presolicitation for the Biloxi National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion and Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) Deficiencies project in Biloxi, MS. This Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity is for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with an estimated construction magnitude of $10,000,000 to $20,000,000. A formal solicitation is anticipated around March 15, 2026, with bids due 30 calendar days after its publication.

Scope of Work

The project involves comprehensive gravesite expansion and addressing FCA deficiencies at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for the base bid, which includes burial expansion and sitework as detailed in the plans and specifications. Key technical specifications are outlined in "NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS VOLUME 1" (Divisions 00-33) and "VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS" (Volume 2), covering general requirements, existing conditions, concrete, masonry, metals, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Volume 3 provides critical geotechnical information, including drawings, boring logs, and laboratory testing results, essential for understanding site conditions.

Contract Details

Acquisition Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000
Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million
Period of Performance: 18 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed
Place of Performance: Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS 39531

Key Requirements & Considerations

Work must adhere to specific operational considerations, including working hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm), cessation of work during interments and ceremonies, coordinated offsite parking, and strict adherence to no-smoking policies and professional conduct on cemetery grounds. The project is "categorically excluded" for environmental documentation but requires compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Resources, given the site's listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Offerors must submit a detailed price breakdown/cost schedule.

Timeline & Submission

Presolicitation Published: February 13, 2026
Formal Solicitation Anticipated: Around March 15, 2026
Bid Due Date: 30 calendar days after the formal solicitation is published on SAM.gov.
Submission: All responsible sources may submit a bid via SAM.gov.