Y1PZ--800-NSP26-001 National Shrine Project at Alton National Cemetery

This solicitation, numbered 36C78626B0014 for Project Number 800-NSP26-001 at Alton National Cemetery, seeks sealed bids for a comprehensive renovation of designated cemetery sections, including site surveying, grading, headstone realignment and reinstallation, drainage improvements, and turf restoration within a 365-day performance period, with turf activities restricted to Spring (April 15–June 30) and Fall (August 15–October 15) seasons. The work is governed by specific construction standards including Sections 01 33 23, 01 45 29, 31 00 00, 32 39 20, and 32 92 24, with compliance required to VAAR and FAR provisions. All submittals such as shop drawings, test reports, and samples must be approved prior to installation, and all materials must be clearly labeled with cemetery name, contract number, manufacturer, and specification details; resubmitted samples must be marked “Resubmitted Sample.” The contract includes an optional extension period of 305 days, though pricing details are not provided, and the solicitation is conducted as a sealed bid under the IFB process without a stated basis of award such as LPTA or best value trade-off. The contract enforces stringent compliance with socioeconomic requirements, including limitations on subcontracting—capping non-certified SDVOSB payments at 85% for general construction and 75% for special trade work—with joint ventures subject to 13 CFR 128.402 and mandatory SAM validation and rerepresentation. Offerors must certify their small business status, UEI, and CAGE code and report any affiliations or noncompliance with FAR 52.240-90 within 72 hours. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses with multiple deviations, notably in site conditions, workmanship, permits, and protection of existing features, along with requirements for wage rates under construction, Buy American compliance with a 20% price preference, and prompt payment terms including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Payment must be made solely via Electronic Funds Transfer through VA’s e-Invoice system on the Tungsten Network, with no fax, email, or scanned submissions accepted, and invoicing requires inclusion of VA Project Number, Contract Number