Memphis National Cemetery, National Shrine Project

The Memphis National Cemetery, National Shrine Project is a sealed bid solicitation under number 36C78626B0019 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, with a response deadline of June 12, 2026. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under NAICS code 237990, with a firm-fixed-price structure anticipated. The scope of work encompasses two major tasks: the complete removal and replacement of all turfgrass across the entire cemetery and the raising, realigning, and resetting of approximately 36,403 upright headstones, 358 markers, and floral vases. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to complete the work in strict accordance with national shrine standards, and must maintain a full-time, on-site Site Manager during all work hours. Performance will occur at Memphis National Cemetery in Tennessee, with a base period of 365 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, and an optional one-year extension available under Bid Option 1. All offers must be submitted electronically via email as a single PDF not exceeding five megabytes, with mandatory completion of SF 1442 including the Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov. A bid guarantee of at least 20 percent of the bid amount, up to $3 million, is required on SF24, and successful bidders must provide Performance and Payment Bonds on SF25 and SF25A. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to ethics, anti-kickback measures, subcontracting limitations, Buy American requirements for construction materials, and security prohibitions, many with deviations effective November 2025. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, submit certified payroll using DOL Form 1413, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers’ compensation and general liability without asbestos exclusions, and adhere to all OSHA and NFPA standards for safety, including lockout/tagout procedures and prohibitions on working on energized electrical systems. The government will evaluate bids based solely on price and price-related factors without discussions, and award will go to the most advantageous responsible bidder. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the VA’s e-invoice portal, and contract performance will be assessed via the paperless CPARS system. Offerors must affirm ongoing SAM registration and provide certifications regarding small business status, responsibility matters, and adherence to security and foreign