Danville National Cemetery – National Shrine Project 809-NSP25-006
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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 (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has issued a presolicitation notice for the Danville National Cemetery – National Shrine Project (809-NSP25-006). This upcoming opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring firms to be verified under SBA's VetCert program. The project involves comprehensive renovation of specified cemetery sections at the Danville National Cemetery in Illinois. A formal solicitation is anticipated to be issued later on SAM.gov under Contract Opportunity Number 36C78626B00004.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses a wide range of services for cemetery section renovation. Key tasks include:
- Site surveying and preparation of grading and headstone realignment plans.
- Vegetation removal, grading, drainage, excavation, and backfill.
- Headstone identification, tagging, handling, and re-installation.
- Installation of flat marker geogrid support systems.
- Headstone cleaning, turf renovation, and overall site restoration.
- Coordination with cemetery staff to avoid disruption during funerals and ceremonies.
- Strict adherence to decorum and safety standards.
- Prohibition of work on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and the two days preceding these holidays. "Headstone" refers to both upright headstones and flat markers.
Contract Details & Timeline
This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an anticipated period of performance of 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Turf renovation work is restricted to specific seasonal windows: Spring (April 15 – June 30) and Fall (August 15 – October 15). This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals. No proposals or questions will be accepted at this time. The formal solicitation, including submission instructions, site visit details, and technical specifications, will be released at a later date on SAM.gov.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Interested firms must be verified in SBA's VetCert program at the time of proposal submission and award. Additionally, all interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission.
Important Notes
The Government is not requesting capability statements or pricing in response to this presolicitation notice. The details of this requirement, including the final NAICS code, may change upon the issuance of the formal solicitation. Currently, NAICS codes 561730 (Landscaping Services) or 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) are under consideration. Primary Contact: Shane Hilts, shane.hilts@va.gov, 402-714-8099.