Sarasota National Cemetery, National Shrine Project
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the "Sarasota National Cemetery, National Shrine Project." This project involves Upright Headstone Raising/Realigning and Upright Headstone Cleaning at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Florida. This acquisition is designated as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The full solicitation, including the Statement of Work and specifications, will be posted on sam.gov.
Scope of Work
The primary services required for this project include:
- Upright Headstone Raising/Realigning: Ensuring proper alignment and stability of headstones.
- Upright Headstone Cleaning: Comprehensive cleaning of headstones to maintain appearance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (leading to an Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
- Bid Due Date: Bids will be due 30 calendar days after the full solicitation is published.
Submission & Evaluation
The complete solicitation package, including the Statement of Work, specifications, and drawings, will be made available on Federal Contract Opportunities at sam.gov. All responsible sources that meet the set-aside criteria are encouraged to submit a bid once the solicitation is released.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This requirement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Firms must be registered under NAICS code 237990 with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million.
Additional Notes
This procurement is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Information regarding the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders is not yet available.