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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF › NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)

NAICS 237990 PSC Y1PZ--CONS: 909CM3030 Fort Custer NC - Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements (VA-26-00046764)

Key facts

Response deadline
Mar 23, 2026
10:00 AM UTC-05:00
Set-aside
SDVOSBCService-disabled veteran-owned
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Notice type
Presolicitation
Posted on SAM.gov
Aug 19, 2026
Archives Dec 17, 2026

Description

PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE Project Title: Fort Custer National Cemetery Cemetery Expansion & Site Improvements Project Number: 909CM3030 Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB) Sealed Bidding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery (NCA) Place of Performance: Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd, Augusta, Michigan 49012 1. Action This is a Pre Solicitation Notice only. No solicitation is currently available. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue an IFB for construction services to expand gravesite capacity and complete site improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery (Project No. 909CM3030). The procurement will be conducted using FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. 2. Project Overview (Summary of Bid Items) The contemplated contract will include the following work as shown in the construction documents (Drawings & Specifications Volumes 1 3): CLIN 0001 Base Bid, General Construction (Cemetery Expansion): Construct a 3,360 niche columbarium. Develop gravesite sections for 3,712 pre placed crypt burials. Develop gravesite sections for 6,821 in ground cremains interments. CLIN 0002 Option Bid Item 1 (Maintenance Yard Pavement): Replace asphalt pavement with concrete in the maintenance yard per Bid Alternate in Volume 1. CLIN 0003 Option Bid Item 2 (Site Improvements): Renovations at the Administration Building and PIC/Restroom building. Construct one new Storage Building in the maintenance area. Provide swing space as depicted in the plans for Alternate B .
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CLIN 0004 Option Bid Item 3 (Irrigation Expansion): Irrigation improvements at the existing cemetery. Provide a permanent power source to Committal Shelter A. 3. Period of Performance Anticipated completion is 540 calendar days (18 months) from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. 4. Contractor Responsibilities (Highlights) Perform all work during normal business hours (Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays). Establish construction limits, safety controls, and fencing; coordinate parking, laydown, and temporary facilities with the Cemetery Director. Conduct site survey and utility locating; provide erosion/sediment control and maintain site drainage. Execute site clearing, grading, landscaping (turf and seed), and final restoration; protect existing improvements and vegetation. Provide daily progress summaries and at least 10 electronic photos documenting progress to the COR. Submit required shop drawings, submittals, test reports, and as built documents; furnish O&M manuals (as applicable). Warranty materials and workmanship for at least one year from final acceptance. Obtain all necessary permits (including environmental) and dispose of waste off site in accordance with law. 5. Anticipated Key Dates IFB Posting to SAM.gov: On or about April 1, 2026. Site Visit / Pre Bid Conference: A mandatory site meeting will be held prior to bid submission to review the scope, walk project locations, and clarify requirements. Date/Time/Location: TBD - Details and registration instructions will be provided in the IFB. Bid Due Date/Time: On or about 30 calendar days after IFB issuance. 6. Bid Bonds / Payment & Performance Bonds Requirements will be specified in the IFB (anticipated standard construction bond requirements). 7. Access to Solicitation The official IFB, drawings, specifications, and any amendments will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must monitor SAM.gov for updates. Telephone requests will not be honored. 8. Eligibility & Registration Prospective bidders must be registered and active in SAM (www.SAM.gov). If a socioeconomic set aside (e.g., SDVOSB) is used, firms must hold required VA CVE verification at time of bid and award. 9. Questions All pre bid inquiries must be submitted in writing via the method provided in the IFB by the stated Q&A deadline. Do not contact the cemetery directly. 10. Disclaimer This notice does not constitute a request for bids, a commitment, or an obligation by the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice at any time and is not responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.

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Solicitation number
36C78626B0005
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NAICS
237990 · Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Product/service code
Y1PZ · CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES
Place of performance
Augusta, MI 49012
Contracting office
QUANTICO, VA 22134
SAM.gov notice ID
0bcf824a374f4654a2198dc6b83a062f