Project # 962CM3003 | Cemetery Improvement Project at Mare Island Naval Cemetery
Overview
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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, National Cemetery Administration has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Project # 962CM3003, Cemetery Improvement Project at Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, CA. This project involves comprehensive renovations and is anticipated to be valued between $5,000,000 and $8,000,000. The procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The full solicitation is expected to be released on or about May 5, 2026, with proposals due by June 30, 2026, 12:30 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The project entails significant cemetery renovations, including but not limited to:
- Installation and upgrade of irrigation systems.
- Improvement of drainage infrastructure.
- Repair and replacement of fencing.
- Headstone raising and realignment.
- Turf installation and grading.
- Flagpole installation or renovation.
- Parking lot renovations.
Contract Details
- Acquisition Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) utilizing a Tradeoff Process (IAW FAR 15.101-1).
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $8,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction).
- Business Size Standard: $45 Million.
- Product Service Code: Z2PZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non Building Facilities).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Only verified SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit an offer. To be considered for award, firms must:
- Be verified in the VIP database (www.vetbiz.gov) with the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal.
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) and have completed online Representations and Certifications.
- Be verified for ownership and control and listed on Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) prior to the proposal due date. Offers from non-SDVOSB concerns will be rejected as non-responsive.
Key Dates & Actions
- Solicitation Release: On or about May 5, 2026, on Contract Opportunities at beta.sam.gov.
- Site Visit: Planned for the week of May 18, 2026 (specific date to be published in the solicitation).
- Proposal Due Date: June 30, 2026, 12:30 PM Eastern Time.
- Registration: Firms must be registered at SAM.gov. For email notifications of amendments, register at secure.login.gov. Offerors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Auvorie Benson
- Email: auvorie.benson@va.gov
- Note: Telephone requests will not be accepted.