Y1PZ--863-NSP26-003 National Shrine Project at Mound City 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 Solicitation Number 36C78626B0016 for the National Shrine Project at Mound City National Cemetery. This presolicitation notice informs potential bidders about an upcoming 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity for comprehensive cemetery section renovation. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, management, supplies, transportation, equipment, and supervision for complete section renovation. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Site surveying
- Preparing grading plans and headstone realignment plans
- Vegetation removal, grading, and drainage
- Excavation and backfill
- Headstone identification/tagging, handling, and re-installation
- Flat marker geogrid support system installation
- Headstone cleaning
- Turf renovation and site restoration work All services must adhere to National Cemetery Administration standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Presolicitation for a construction contract.
- 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, with turf established before winter.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 (per FAR 36.204).
- Place of Performance: Mound City National Cemetery, 141 State Hwy 37, Mound City, IL 62963-9998.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1PZ - Construction of Other Non-building Facilities.
- NAICS Code: 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors (Size Standard: $19.0 Million).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This procurement is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. To be eligible for award, offerors must:
- Be a verified SDVOSB firm.
- Be registered and verified in the SBA database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) with the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal.
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) with completed online Representations and Certifications.
- Represent as an SDVOSB and a small business under NAICS 238910 at the time of bid submission and prior to award.
Important Dates & Information
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about April 30, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Bonds: A Bid Bond will be required. Performance and Payment Bonds may be required for the awarded contractor.
- Point of Contact: Richard Adu, Contracting Officer, at Richard.Adu@va.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
- This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for bid, proposal, or quote.