Danville National Cemetery – National Shrine Project 809-NSP25-006
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 (NCA), is conducting market research for the Danville National Cemetery National Shrine Project (809-NSP25-006). This is a Sources Sought notice to identify capable Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for a full cemetery section renovation. Capability statements are due by March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
Purpose & Overview
This notice serves as market research only and is not a solicitation. Its purpose is to gather information from qualified SDVOSBs to inform the acquisition strategy for the Danville National Cemetery National Shrine Project. No award will result directly from this notice.
Scope of Work
The contemplated project involves a comprehensive cemetery section renovation, including:
- Headstone raise, reset, and realignment (upright and flat markers)
- Turf renovation with sod
- Surveying
- Grading and drainage improvements
- Headstone cleaning
- Site restoration The base period of performance is anticipated to be 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Anticipated Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Contract Type: Not specified; feedback on types like firm-fixed-price is requested.
- Estimated Value: Not stated.
- Product Service Code: Z1QA (Maintenance Of Restoration Of Real Property)
Submission & Evaluation
- Interested SDVOSB firms must submit a brief capability statement (PDF, up to 10 pages) by March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
- Submissions should not include cost/price information.
- Capability statements must be emailed to Shane Hilts (shane.hilts@va.gov) with a specific subject line.
- Responses will help determine the appropriate set-aside, NAICS code (561730 or 238990 are being considered), and overall acquisition strategy.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This opportunity is anticipated to be a 100% SDVOSB set-aside.
- Responding firms must be verified as an SDVOSB under SBA's VetCert program at the time of any future solicitation and award.
- Firms must also qualify as "small" under the eventual NAICS code.
Additional Notes
- The government may invite firms for one-on-one market research calls based on responses.
- Respondents are responsible for all costs associated with their submission.
- Any future solicitation details may differ; monitor SAM.gov for updates.