Biloxi National Cemetery Expansion and FCA Deficiencies
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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 presolicitation for the Biloxi National Cemetery Expansion and FCA Deficiencies project in Biloxi, MS. This Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity is for construction services, with an estimated value between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. The full solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about March 15, 2026.
Project Scope
This project involves gravesite expansion and addressing Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) deficiencies at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The scope includes burial expansion and sitework, requiring the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment. The contractor will be responsible for the quality and completeness of the construction, including coordination between trades and quality control. Key documents like Bid Drawings, and Specifications (Volumes 1, 2, and 3) provide detailed technical requirements, geotechnical information, and site conditions.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation for an Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Size Standard: $45.0 Million)
- Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000
- Place of Performance: Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531
- Period of Performance: The Statement of Work indicates a construction performance period of 18 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Bidders should verify this detail in the forthcoming full solicitation.
Key Dates & Actions
- Presolicitation Published: March 3, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about March 15, 2026
- Pre-bid Site Visit: March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. Attendees will meet at the Biloxi National Cemetery Administration Building.
- Site Visit RSVP Deadline: Interested offerors must notify Daniel Kinney (daniel.kinney@va.gov) by March 20, 2026, if they plan to attend the site visit.
- Bid Due Date: Anticipated to be 30 calendar days after the full solicitation is published.
Special Requirements
Work must occur during normal operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm) and cease during interments and ceremonies. Construction staff parking must be coordinated with the COR and cemetery director, with offsite parking required and not reimbursable. No smoking is permitted on cemetery grounds, and professional conduct is expected. The project is located at a site listed in the National Register of Historic Places, requiring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Resources. Offerors must submit a detailed price breakdown/cost schedule.