Golden Gate Shrine 895-NS-FY26-001

The Golden Gate Shrine project, identified by solicitation number 36C78626B0024, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract under NAICS code 238910 for site preparation and cemetery renovation services at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California. The project involves comprehensive restoration work including surveying, grading, drainage, excavation, backfill, and the careful handling, cleaning, and reinstallation of both upright monuments and flat markers. A key requirement is the installation of geogrid support systems beneath flat markers and the renovation of turf within strictly defined seasonal windows—April 15 to June 30 and August 15 to October 15—to prevent winter exposure of bare ground. All work must conform to National Cemetery Administration standards and be completed within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final cleanup, punch list resolution, and closeout documentation required. The estimated contract value ranges between $2 million and $5 million, classified under FAR 36.204 as a moderate-scale construction project with PSC code Y1PZ. Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA’s Certification Database with an active Certified Veteran Enterprise seal and must maintain current, active registration in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID. Bid bonds are required with submission, and performance and payment bonds will be mandated upon award. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is the contracting authority, with Michael Giaquinto serving as the sole point of contact; all communications must be submitted in writing, with no telephone inquiries permitted. Proposals must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov by the deadline of May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Full technical specifications, drawings, and the official evaluation criteria—including the basis of award, weighting factors, and inspection standards—are not yet available and will be released with the complete solicitation on SAM.gov. Although no detailed CLIN structure, invoicing procedures, payment office, or COR/COTR information is provided yet, the government retains the right to inspect and accept all work at the performance site, and noncompliance with SDVOSB eligibility or SAM registration requirements will result in disqualification.