Y1PZ--800-NSP26-001 National Shrine Project at Alton 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), intends to issue a solicitation for the National Shrine Project at Alton National Cemetery (Project Number: 800-NSP26-001). This presolicitation notice announces an upcoming opportunity for complete section renovation services at the cemetery in Alton, IL. The procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The full solicitation (36C78626B0014) is expected to be posted on SAM.gov on or about April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, management, supplies, transportation, equipment, and supervision to perform comprehensive section renovation. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Site surveying, grading plans, and headstone realignment plans.
- Vegetation removal, grading, drainage, excavation, and backfill.
- Headstone identification/tagging, handling, re-installation, and cleaning.
- Installation of flat marker geogrid support systems.
- Turf renovation and site restoration work. All services must adhere to National Cemetery Administration standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Presolicitation for a construction project.
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from the Government's Notice to Proceed.
- Turf Renovation Window: April 15 to June 30 (spring) and August 15 to October 15 (fall) within the awarded period.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000 (per FAR 36.204).
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1PZ - Construction of Other Non-building Facilities.
- NAICS Code: 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors, with a size standard of $19.0 Million.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. To be eligible for award, offerors must:
- Be a verified SDVOSB concern.
- Be considered small under NAICS code 238910.
- Be registered and verified in the SBA database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) with the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal.
- Be currently registered in SAM.gov and have completed online Representations and Certifications. Non-verified vendors will be rejected as non-responsive.
Key Dates & Information
- Solicitation Release: On or about April 30, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Bonds: A Bid Bond will be required. Performance and Payment Bonds may also be required.
- Point of Contact: Richard Adu, Contracting Officer, at Richard.Adu@va.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
- Note: This is an information notice only and not a request for bids, proposals, or quotes.