Houston National Cemetery - Headstone/Flat Marker Setting/Raise and Realign

SOL #: 36C78626B50068Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)

QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Houston, TX

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

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

https://sam.gov/opp/013cb5bd23234cc2bdca1e81c3e10e19/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 9, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 23, 2026, 9:00 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, is soliciting proposals for Headstone/Flat Marker Setting/Raise and Realign services at the Houston National Cemetery, TX. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity is for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. Proposals are due February 23, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for:

Initial setting and replacement of approximately 2,400 upright headstones and flat markers annually, to be completed within 10 days of receipt.
Raising, leveling, resetting, realigning, backfilling, and cleaning approximately 1,500 existing upright headstones annually. All work must adhere to contract requirements, technical specifications, and National Shrine Standards, ensuring dignity and respect for the cemetery environment. Work is to be performed during normal cemetery hours (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday), with potential for approved work outside these hours.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
NAICS Code: 238990 (Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non Building Facilities)
Small Business Size Standard: $19,000,000
Period of Performance: One base year plus four option years.
Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 23, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST.
Site Visit: February 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Bid Opening: Teleconference (Call-in Number: 1-872-701-0185, Passcode: 968677170).
Evaluation Criteria: Will consider price and price-related factors.
Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days.
Required: A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) and acknowledgment of all amendments.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Davis-Bacon Act: Compliance with prevailing wage rates (General Decision Number TX20260253 for Harris County, effective 01/02/2026) is mandatory. Bidders must use these rates for laborers and mechanics.
Subcontracting Limitations: Offerors must certify compliance with VAAR 852.219-75, limiting subcontracting to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms to 85% for general construction (or 75% for special trade construction, 50% for services).
Forms: Standard Form 1413 (subcontracting information), DOL Payroll Form WH-347 (weekly payroll), and the Price Schedule Sheet must be completed.
Personnel: An on-site supervisor fluent in English with at least five years of supervisory experience is required.
Safety: Strict adherence to OSHA standards and safety precautions is mandatory. Contractor must protect persons and property.
Quality: Contractor must maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).
Cemetery Operations: Work must not interfere with cemetery operations, interments, or ceremonies.