Tallahassee National Cemetery, National Shrine Irrigation Project

The contract pertains to the Tallahassee National Cemetery Irrigation Project, a construction initiative under the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, solicited under number 36C78626B0013 with a response deadline of June 3, 2026. The procurement is structured as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, with the NAICS code 238220 establishing a $19 million annual receipts size standard for eligibility. The scope involves the repair or replacement of the cemetery’s irrigation infrastructure, encompassing electric control valves, piping, sprinkler heads, control systems, grounding, and related components, with mandatory compliance to the Statement of Work, construction drawings, and specified technical standards such as the National Electrical Code 2020, Uniform Plumbing Code 2018, ANSI B40.1, and Federal Specification RR-F-621E. The contract employs a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with award solely based on price and price-related factors, and includes a liquidated damages clause of $1,116 per calendar day for delays. All submissions must be sent via email to Daniel Kinney at [email hidden] in PDF format, not exceeding 5 megabytes, and must include the SF 1442, SF 24, price schedule, and VA-specific certifications, including the Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate, with adherence to the Buy American Act. The contract mandates strict compliance with multiple FAR and VA-specific clauses, including provisions for small business subcontracting limitations, responsibility matters, patent indemnity, insurance for work on government installations, and security prohibitions. A unique VA supplemental insurance requirement is included, along with a Dignity Clause specific to National Cemetery Administration standards. Performance will occur at the Tallahassee National Cemetery in Florida, with all inspections governed by FAR 52.246-12 and acceptance occurring on-site following completion. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through the VA’s electronic invoicing portal, and payment administration is handled by the VA’s Contracting Services office in Triangle, Virginia. Contractors must also comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, submit certified payroll forms, and maintain detailed inspection records. Amendments 0001 through 0004 were issued between May and June 2026, reflecting updates to the solicitation, and the contract includes a prohibition on the use of aerosols and fo