Danville National Cemetery – National Shrine Project 809-NSP25-006

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the Danville National Cemetery – National Shrine Project 809-NSP25-006, a full-section renovation initiative designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 237990. This effort aims to identify qualified SDVOSB firms capable of executing comprehensive cemetery improvements at Danville, Illinois, which include site surveying, grading, drainage, earthwork, headstone raise/reset/realignment, flat marker geogrid support system installation, turf renovation with certified sod, headstone cleaning using approved biological agents at no more than 500 psi water pressure, and full site restoration. All work must comply with specific technical standards outlined in Sections 02 21 13, 31 00 00, 32 39 20, and 32 92 24, and adhere to strict aesthetic and operational guidelines befitting a National Shrine, including prohibitions on inappropriate attire, mandatory clean and presentable clothing, and uniform consistency among personnel. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Title 38 U.S.C. Chapter 9, Section 5901, provide detailed evidence of SDVOSB certification through the SBA VetCert program, and submit unique entity identifiers, CAGE codes, and VetCert IDs as part of their capability statements. All employees, including subcontractors, must sign a Statement of Compliance acknowledging responsibilities related to conduct, training, and cemetery decorum, with signed forms due before work begins and annually thereafter on November 1. Technical exhibits and attachments define precise requirements for headstone realignment diagrams, survey plans, quality assurance documentation, and daily verification logs, while labeling protocols require all submitted materials to include contract number, location, manufacturer, and ASTM specifications. The project is restricted to a single lump-sum bid covering Sections 17, 15, and 13, with performance to be completed within 365 calendar days of award, and turf renovation limited to specific seasonal windows in spring and fall to ensure successful establishment prior to winter. Although this notice is not a solicitation and does not commit the government to award a contract, it informs future competitive procurement plans. A formal solicitation may be issued later, referencing these standards, and will require adherence to FAR clauses including Construction, Inspection and Acceptance, and