Vattman Monument Restoration - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
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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 (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the Vattman Monument Restoration project at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Lake Bluff, IL. This opportunity targets Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) with extensive experience in historic restoration. Responses, in the form of capability statements, are due by April 3, 2026.
Project Overview & Objectives
The project involves the comprehensive restoration of the historic Vattman Monument, erected in 1920, which has suffered from degradation due to poor maintenance and inappropriate repairs. The primary objectives include:
- Conducting a detailed Condition Assessment Report of the monument's current state and materials.
- Developing a Treatment Plan that strictly adheres to the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Standards.
- Performing the necessary Rehabilitation and Restoration Work to stabilize and restore the monument according to the approved plan.
Scope of Work
The scope encompasses two main areas:
- Materials Investigation and Documentation (CLIN 0001): A thorough investigation of materials for masonry restoration, including sample coring, petrographic analysis, chloride/sulfate analysis, stucco removal probes, and structural assessment of the monument and its foundations.
- General Construction (CLIN 0002): All construction work required for the treatment, rehabilitation, and restoration of the monument.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
The VA is seeking firms with:
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in historic restoration work, specifically in masonry and metal work.
- Demonstrated adherence to the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Standards and understanding of Federal laws regarding historic buildings.
- Capability to provide professional design services, labor, materials, equipment, and project management.
- Ability to secure all necessary permits, including environmental permits.
- Commitment to providing a minimum one-year warranty for materials and workmanship.
- A mandatory pre-bid site meeting will be required for the eventual solicitation.
General Conditions & Performance
Work is to be performed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm), excluding Federal Holidays. Contractors must survey the site, establish construction limits, install safety controls, manage utilities, implement erosion control, perform grading, and ensure daily clean-up and proper waste disposal. The anticipated completion period is 6 months or 180 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Submission Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (VSA).
- Place of Performance: Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Bluff Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.
- Response Due Date: April 3, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically submit capability statements to Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov. Statements must clearly demonstrate qualifications and adherence to outlined requirements.