Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Maintenance Building
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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 has awarded RBVETCO, LLC a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the Design-Build construction of a new maintenance facility at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. This award was made as a Veteran-Owned Small Business Sole Source due to immediate need following a fire, leveraging the contractor's on-site presence for expedited delivery and cost efficiency.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the design and construction of a new maintenance facility. The project aims to replace a facility damaged by fire, ensuring essential maintenance operations can continue at the cemetery.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Funding: Minor Construction
- Duration: 365 Calendar Days
- Set-Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Sole Source (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Awarded Contractor: RBVETCO, LLC (certified SDVOSB)
- Estimated Value: Anticipated to not exceed $5 million (specific value redacted)
- Award Date: April 30, 2026
Reasons for Sole-Source Award
The sole-source award to RBVETCO, LLC was justified under 38 U.S.C. 8127(c) and VAAR subpart 819.7008 for the following reasons:
- Immediate Availability and Mobilization: RBVETCO, LLC is already on-site, enabling immediate project commencement.
- Cost Efficiency: Leveraging the contractor's existing presence and shared resources is expected to reduce costs, including an estimated $80,000 annual saving in trailer lease fees by completing this as a design-build project.
- Expedited Project Delivery: The contractor's familiarity with the site and existing infrastructure will expedite design and construction, minimizing disruptions.
Market Research & Future Competition
The Contracting Officer will continue to promote competition among certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs for similar future requirements and will conduct market research to identify additional capable businesses.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov or 402-830-4683.