Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery National Shrine Project
SOL #: 36C78626B0010Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX
NAICS
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)
PSC
Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non Building Facilities (Z2PZ)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 18, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 8, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 12, 2026, 8:00 PM
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 published a Solicitation for the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery National Shrine Project in San Antonio, TX. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated value between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 12, 2026, at 15:00 CDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive maintenance and renovation services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Key tasks include:
- Headstone Services: Realigning, raising, lowering, leveling, backfilling, and cleaning upright marble headstones. The base bid covers 5,955 headstones, with Option 1 adding 3,481 and Option 2 adding 1,472.
- Turf Renovation: Leveling topsoil surfaces, renovating, and re-establishing turf grass stands. The base bid covers 360,564 sq. ft., with Option 1 adding 191,484 sq. ft. and Option 2 adding 87,316 sq. ft.
- Restoration: Contractors must restore any cemetery features disturbed or damaged during work to their original condition. The work is classified under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $45 million small business size standard.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offers from non-small businesses will be rejected.
- Period of Performance: The base contract is 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), including the turf establishment period. Any awarded options will also have a 365-day performance period from their respective award dates.
- Place of Performance: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX.
Key Dates & Actions
- Solicitation Published: April 8, 2026.
- Site Visit: April 24, 2026, at 11:00 am CDT. Interested parties must RSVP to Daniel Kinney (daniel.kinney@va.gov) by April 22, 2026.
- Technical Questions Due: April 28, 2026, at 15:00 CDT, submitted via email to daniel.kinney@va.gov.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 12, 2026, at 15:00 CDT.
- Bid Opening: May 12, 2026, at 15:00 CDT via teleconference (Phone: 1-872-701-0185, Conference ID: 629483911).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: All bid documents must be submitted electronically via email.
- Bid Guarantee: A mandatory bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price (not to exceed $3,000,000) is required.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are mandatory and must be provided within 10 calendar days after award.
- Subcontracting Limitations: Offerors must submit the VAAR 852.219-75 Certificate of Compliance for Limitations on Subcontracting. Failure to submit this signed certification will result in disqualification.
- Wage Requirements: Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates and submission of DOL Payroll Form (WH-347) may be required.
- Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on price and price-related factors without discussions. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
People
Points of Contact
Daniel KinneyPRIMARY
Files
Versions
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Solicitation
Posted: Apr 8, 2026
Version 1
Pre-Solicitation
Posted: Mar 18, 2026