Project # 962CM3003 | Cemetery Improvement Project at Mare Island Naval Cemetery

The Cemetery Improvement Project at Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation with an estimated construction value between $5 million and $10 million, issued under solicitation number 36C78626R0059 by the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price requirement subject to FAR 52.216-1 and includes mandatory bid bonds under FAR 28.101-1 along with performance and payment bonds as required under FAR Part 28. The scope encompasses comprehensive site preparation, demolition, irrigation system installation with precise burial depths for pipes and control wires, headstone raising and realignment of marble and granite markers, turf renovation, drainage improvements, signage, fencing, and potential future parking lot upgrades via an unguaranteed option clause. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 365 days. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two separate PDF volumes—Volume I detailing technical approach, past performance, project schedule, and management staff qualifications, limited to 50 pages and 8 MB; Volume II containing the SF-1442 price proposal with full UEI, company name, and business address—and must reflect compliance with SAM registration, Buy American requirements, OSHA 10-hour safety certifications, and a Construction Security Plan. All submissions are due by June 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST and must be sent to the Contracting Officer’s email exclusively, with no hard copies or fax accepted. Offerors must adhere to strict packaging and marking requirements, including manufacturer-sealed packaging and legible labeling of product type, color, production run, and date, and must ensure all materials are stored properly to prevent contamination. The award will be made on a best-value basis through trade-off analysis, where non-price factors—experience, past performance, and technical approach—are significantly more important than price, though price realism and reasonableness remain pass/fail criteria. A site visit occurred on May 18, 2026, and all RFIs were due by May 29, 2026. Post-award, contractors must submit monthly electronic invoices via the VA’s electronic payment system, accompanied by updated project schedules and change logs, and must pass Pre-Final and Final Accept