Project # 962CM3003 | Cemetery Improvement Project at Mare Island Naval Cemetery
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, is soliciting proposals for the Cemetery Improvement Project at Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, CA. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity is for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated magnitude between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Proposals are due June 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses comprehensive improvements and restoration, including general construction, demolition, site preparation, grading, and landscape enhancements. Key deliverables include: new cemetery entrance with ornamental fencing, flagpole and assembly area improvements, trash receptacles, flower watering stations, irrigation system replacement/extension, and planting. The scope also covers headstone raise and realignment, turf renovation, and detailed repair of historical markers, foundations, and cast iron fences. An optional CLIN for West Parking Lot reconstruction is included, though noted for future funding. Extensive bid documents provide detailed drawings for demolition, site plans, grading, erosion control, utility plans, and technical specifications for structural, electrical, irrigation, and security systems. A geotechnical report details subsurface conditions, earthwork recommendations, and foundation/pavement design parameters.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Bonds: Bid guarantee (bid bond), payment, and performance bonds are required.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically in two separate PDF documents (Volume I - Technical, Volume II - Price) to auvorie.benson@va.gov. The evaluation will utilize a trade-off process, considering Experience, Past Performance, Technical Approach, and Price. Offerors must hold proposed pricing firm for a minimum of 90 days.
Key Dates
- Optional Site Visit: May 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM PST
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: May 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST
- Proposals Due: June 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM local time
Important Considerations
Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates as per the provided Wage Determination for Solano County, CA, and comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, including Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage). Subcontracting actions will require Standard Form 1413, and weekly payroll reporting will utilize the DOL Certified Payroll Form (WH-347). A Past Performance Questionnaire and a Price Proposal Breakdown template are provided for use in the submission.