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Vattman Monument Restoration - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is seeking qualified small businesses to restore the Vattman Monument at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in Lake Bluff, Illinois, under a total small business set-aside solicitation numbered 953-003a. Only firms with a minimum of 15 years of experience in historic restoration work compliant with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate proven expertise through detailed project examples specific to three key preservation briefs: Brief 15 for historic concrete preservation, requiring three condition assessments, non-destructive testing methods, repair mock-ups, and as-built documentation of material mixes and construction techniques; Brief 34 for composition ornament conservation, requiring three instances of material identification, adherence to the preservation-stabilization-repair-replacement hierarchy, and refinishing or replacement processes; and Brief 48 for grave marker restoration, requiring three examples of mortar applications using historically appropriate composition, color, and workability, executed by trained personnel with proper hand tools. In addition, the firm must employ personnel holding AIC professional conservation credentials and possess specialized skills in structural stabilization, metals conservation, stone consolidation, and photogrammetry. The project entails a comprehensive condition assessment report, development of a treatment plan aligned with SOI standards, and rehabilitation work that includes materials investigation such as core sampling, petrographic analysis, chloride and sulfate testing, and structural assessments of the monument and foundation, followed by general construction work to execute the approved plan. All work must be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with strict site management protocols including establishment of construction limits, utility marking, erosion control, landscaping, daily cleanup, and restoration of disturbed areas. The contractor is responsible for securing all permits, including environmental ones, coordinating with the cemetery director for logistics, and submitting daily progress summaries and electronic photos. Final deliverables include as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship. The proposed performance period is 180 calendar days after notice to proceed, with a site meeting required prior to submission. Proposals, including capability statements and experience examples, must be submitted electronically to Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov no later than June 19, 2026.
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Lake Bluff, IL, 60044, USASet-Aside
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Historic Vattman Monument Restoration Project - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is seeking responses from small businesses with a minimum of 15 years of experience in historic restoration work that aligns with the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Standards. Please provide a capability statement and project examples demonstrating that your company meets the below experience/qualifications:
- Firm has demonstrated Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) code compliance with SOI Preservation Brief 15 for historic concrete preservation and structural stabilization:
- Three examples of condition assessments of existing conditions, tests, repairs, and trail mixes/mock-ups that follow the principle of minimum intervention/non destructive testing.
- Three examples of asbuilt documentation of finish materials used, to include mix designs, and non-destructive construction techniques for future maintenance.
- Firm has demonstrated Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) code compliance with SOI Preservation Brief 34 for preserving composition ornament:
- Three examples of testing and Evaluation procedures to identify the ornament material prior to treatment plan application.
- Three examples of refinishing, repair, and/or replacement of original ornament materials and how the process adhered to the hierarchy of treatment (preservation-stabilization-repair-replacement).
- Firm has demonstrated Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) code compliance with SOI Preservation Brief 48 for preserving grave markers in historic cemeteries:
- Three examples of monument restoration using repair mortars on historic materials (composition, color, and workability) and applied using proper hand tools by trained personnel.
- Firm has personnel resume(s) with AIC professional conservation credentials.
- Firm has 15 years of experience meeting SOI Standards. Specialized skills of structural stabilization, metals conservation, stone consolidation, photogrammetry are a requirement for this project.
Project Objectives
- Condition Assessment Report: Conduct a comprehensive report evaluating the current state of conditions and materials of the Vattman Monument.
- Treatment Plan Development: Develop a treatment plan that complies with the SOI standards.
- Rehabilitation Work: Perform rehabilitation and restoration work to stabilize and restore the monument per the approved treatment plan.
Major Scope Items
- Materials Investigation and Documentation: Complete a thorough investigation and documentation of materials for masonry restoration.
- General Construction: Carry out all necessary construction work for treatment, rehabilitation, and restoration per the approved treatment plan.
General Conditions
- Work Hours: Normal business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm), Monday to Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.
- Precautions: Survey the site, assess the extent of work, and avoid damages to existing items.
- Site Management: Establish construction limits, install safety controls and construction fencing.
- Utility Management: Locate and flag all underground utilities.
- Site Clearing and Erosion Control: Clear the site as required and implement erosion control measures.
- Grading and Landscaping: Perform necessary grading, protect existing vegetation, and ensure proper site drainage.
- Clean-up and Restoration: Clean the work area daily, dispose of waste materials properly, and restore all damages caused during construction.
Other Requirements
- SOI Compliance: Treatment plan must adhere to SOI standards and specific preservation briefs.
- Permits: Secure all necessary permits including environmental permits.
- Progress Reporting: Provide daily progress summaries and electronic photos.
Location
- Address: Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Bluff Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.
Response Submission
Please submit your capability statements and experience examples electronically to Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov by 06/19/2026. Submissions should clearly demonstrate your qualifications and adherence to the requirements outlined above.
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