Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Sylvan Springs, Phase 1 Development

SOL #: 36C10F25R0006Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MGMT (36C10F)
WASHINGTON, DC, 20001, United States

Place of Performance

Saint Louis, MO

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Construction Of Unimproved Real Property (Land) (Y1PC)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Aug 7, 2025
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Last Updated
May 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Dec 12, 2025, 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 awarded a $59,980,000.00 construction contract to GC & V Construction LLC for the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Sylvan Springs Development in St. Louis, Missouri. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside project expands the cemetery's burial capacity.

Project Scope

This contract involves the development of approximately 33.6 acres of undeveloped land to create 36,511 new gravesites, including pre-placed crypts, traditional casket sites, in-ground cremation sites, and columbarium niches, extending the cemetery's burial capacity through FY 2045. The base work encompasses site preparation and demolition, road and utility improvements, fencing, landscaping, irrigation systems, a gravesite locator kiosk, physical security upgrades, and interior renovations to existing cemetery buildings.

The contract includes two base Contract Line Items (CLINs) for General Construction and Pre-Placed Crypts, plus four option CLINs covering a maintenance storage yard, a material storage building, a satellite maintenance building, and the replacement of Committal Shelter #4.

Contract Details

  • Awardee: GC & V Construction LLC
  • Award Amount: $59,980,000.00
  • Award Date: May 26, 2026
  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • Performance Period: 912 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with an Early Turnover milestone required within 252 calendar days.
  • Place of Performance: Saint Louis, MO 63125

Key Technical Requirements & Documents

The project required adherence to extensive specifications and drawings (VA Project No: 852-042). Key elements included:

  • Civil Works: Detailed demolition plans, site plans, erosion and sediment control, grading, drainage, utility layouts (sanitary sewer, water, stormwater, electrical), and retaining wall construction. Geotechnical boring logs provided critical subsurface information.
  • Architectural & Structural: Plans for columbarium walls, gravesite layouts, maintenance buildings, storage sheds, gravesite locators, and committal shelters, including detailed elevations, sections, and material specifications (e.g., Indiana Limestone for columbarium caps).
  • Site Improvements: Comprehensive irrigation system designs, landscape planting details, site signage, and furnishings.
  • Labor Standards: Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Building and Heavy/Highway construction in St. Louis, MO.
  • Subcontracting: VAAR 852.219-75 required SDVOSB offerors to certify compliance with subcontracting limitations.

Solicitation Context

The original solicitation (36C10F25R0006) was issued with a tiered evaluation approach, prioritizing SDVOSB concerns. Multiple amendments extended the proposal due date, with the final deadline being January 14, 2026, before the award. The solicitation emphasized a Best Value/Trade-Off evaluation, considering factors like relevant experience, construction/project management, and past performance.

People

Points of Contact

Joshua GibsonContracting OfficerPRIMARY
Jeffrey GerbenskySECONDARY

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