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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on January 15, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

CEMETERY MAINTENANCE SERVICES - NOVA SCOTIA

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Veterans Affairs Canada is seeking services for the maintenance and repair of Veterans’ grave markers located in Nova Scotia, with work scheduled for 2026. The contract involves cleaning, realigning, and replacing foundations of existing grave markers, as well as substituting any broken or illegible markers. This effort supports the upkeep of over 250,000 Veterans’ grave markers across the country, ensuring respectful and dignified commemoration. The solicitation for the contract, titled "CEMETERY MAINTENANCE SERVICES - NOVA SCOTIA," was posted on January 15, 2026, and responses are due by February 12, 2026. The contracting authority overseeing this opportunity is Lynn Paulin from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The work location is specified as Nova Scotia, Canada, and interested parties can find additional details and submit their responses through the Canada Buys portal. This contract is an important federal initiative aimed at preserving the condition and appearance of Veterans’ gravesites in the province.

General Info

Veterans Affairs seeks contractors for 2026 Nova Scotia veterans' grave marker maintenance and repair.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Veterans AffairsView Agency

NAICS

812220 - Cemeteries and Crematories View NAICS

Place of Performance

Nova Scotia, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Cemetery Maintenance services - Nova Scotia - AMD 001.pdf

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RFP 3000808376 Cemetery Maintenance Services - Nova Scotia

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RFP 3000808376 - Services d'Entretien des Cimetières - Nouvelle-Écosse

PDF106 pagesrfp

Services d’entretien de cimetières – Nouvelle-Écosse MOD 001.pdf

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Veterans Affairs
Contacts1 person available
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Organization / Agency
Government of Canada → Department of Veterans Affairs
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Lynn PaulinContracting Authority

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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 250,000 Veterans’ grave markers across Canada. The work to maintain these markers includes cleaning, aligning and replacing foundations of existing markers, and replacing broken and illegible markers. VAC has identified a number of repairs to Veterans’ grave markers, located in the province of Nova Scotia to be completed in 2026.