Y1PZ--894CM3044 Gravesite Expansion at Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Overview
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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) intends to issue a solicitation for Gravesite Expansion at Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Project Number: 894CM3044) in Minneapolis, MN. This 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity is for construction services with an estimated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The full solicitation (36C78626B0003) is anticipated to be released on or about February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and services for the expansion project, adhering to NCA standards. Key tasks include:
- Construction of a 4,560-niche columbarium in Section 19, featuring natural stone veneer.
- Development of 3,518 in-ground gravesites in Section 38.
- Comprehensive cemetery improvements within expansion areas, including clearing, grading, walkways, plantings, irrigation, site furnishings, and signage.
- Adjustments to existing irrigation systems in Sections 38 and 19.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (for future construction solicitation)
- Solicitation Number: 36C78626B0003
- Period of Performance: 9 months (270 calendar days) from Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 (FAR 36.204).
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1PZ - Construction of Other Non-building Facilities.
- NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Size Standard: $45.0 Million).
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 27, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Response Date: Will be included in the forthcoming solicitation.
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. To be eligible for award, offerors must:
- Be a verified SDVOSB concern, registered with the CVE seal in the SBA database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/).
- Be considered a small business under NAICS 237990.
- Be registered in SAM.gov and have completed online Representations and Certifications.
- A Bid Bond will be required, and Performance and Payment Bonds may be required from the awarded contractor.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information purposes only and does not constitute a request for Bid, Proposal, or Quote. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
Point of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Richard Adu (Richard.Adu@va.gov)