Y1PZ--800-NSP26-001 National Shrine Project at Alton National Cemetery

SOL #: 36C78626B0014Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Alton,, IL

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (238910)

PSC

Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities (Y1PZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 23, 2026
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Last Updated
May 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 14, 2026, 6:00 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 (NCA), is soliciting bids for the National Shrine Project (800-NSP26-001) at Alton National Cemetery, IL. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract involves comprehensive section renovation, including headstone and flat marker work, and turf renovation. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Bids are due Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all labor, management, materials, tools, equipment, and services for cemetery section renovation. Key tasks include:

  • Site surveying, grading plans, and headstone realignment.
  • Vegetation removal, excavation, backfill, and site restoration.
  • Headstone identification, handling, re-installation, and cleaning.
  • Installation of flat marker geogrid support systems.
  • Turf renovation, including killing existing turf, grading, and resodding. All services must adhere to strict NCA standards, with precise alignment and grading as critical performance metrics. Upright headstones must be set 25 inches above finished grade, and flat markers 1 inch above soil.

Contract Details & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed/Award.
  • Estimated Value: Between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
  • NAICS Code: 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) with a $19.0 Million size standard.
  • Place of Performance: Alton National Cemetery, Alton, IL 62002.
  • Bid Due Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
  • Published Date: May 5, 2026 (latest amendment).

Submission & Eligibility

Bids must be submitted electronically to Richard.Adu@va.gov. The email subject line must be "Solicitation 36C78626B0014 National Shrine Project – COMPANY NAME". Offerors must be:

  • CVE verified.
  • Registered in SAM.gov with a verified UEI number.
  • Verified/certified in SBA's certification site.
  • Vets 4212 compliant at the time of offer submission and prior to award. A Bid Bond is required if the bid exceeds $150,000, with Performance and Payment Bonds required upon award. Offerors must also complete and submit the VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged.

Additional Notes

An organized site visit was held on April 22, 2026. Amendment 0001 provided responses to pre-bid RFIs, clarifying aspects like the use of air chisels for concrete collars and parking access. Detailed diagrams for headstone and flat marker realignment and setting are provided in the exhibits. Daily logs, quality assurance reports, and employee compliance statements are mandatory for contract performance.

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Points of Contact

Richard AduContracting OfficerPRIMARY

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