Fort Snelling National Cemetery – National Shrine Project 894-NSP25-002
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, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Fort Snelling National Cemetery – National Shrine Project 894-NSP25-002. This acquisition is anticipated to be 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. The project involves comprehensive renovation of cemetery sections at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, MN. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Project Scope
The project entails a comprehensive renovation of cemetery sections, including:
- Site surveying and preparation of grading and headstone realignment plans.
- Vegetation removal, grading, and drainage improvements.
- Excavation and backfill operations.
- Headstone identification/tagging, handling, re-installation, and cleaning.
- Installation of flat marker geogrid support systems.
- Turf renovation and overall site restoration. The contractor will have 365 calendar days to complete all work after the Notice of Award.
Key Requirements
- NAICS Code: 561730 – Landscaping Services
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- SDVOSB Verification: Firms must be verified through SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at the time of offer and award. UEI, CAGE code, and evidence of VetCert approval will be required.
Important Dates
- Response Date: April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time (Chicago, USA).
- Published Date: March 30, 2026.
Additional Notes
This notice serves solely for planning purposes and is not a request for proposals, bids, or quotes. No pricing information should be submitted at this time. A separate Sources Sought / RFI has been issued to gather capability statements from interested SDVOSB firms. The future solicitation will provide complete submission instructions.