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Yellowstone National Cemetery - National Shrine Project

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Submission Closed06/12/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of performing the FY26 Shrine Project at Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel, Montana. This announcement is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of contract award. The project involves raising, lowering, realigning, leveling, backfilling, and cleaning 628 upright granite headstones in Section B, along with turf renovation and re-establishment of approximately 17,082 square feet. Interested SDVOSBs must submit company information, point of contact, SAM.gov UEI number, verification of SDVOSB status through SBA VetCert, and a capability statement demonstrating relevant experience such as headstone resetting, precision surveying, turf renovation, and work in sensitive environments. Past performance examples within the last five years, bonding capacity, and business size under NAICS code 237990 are also required. Submissions should be emailed to the contracting officer, Daniel Kinney, no later than June 12, 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and respondents must be registered and certified in SAM.gov and SBA VetCert for any future solicitation eligibility.

General Info

SDVOSBs sought for FY26 Yellowstone Cemetery headstone resetting and turf renovation, submit by June 12.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

NAICS

237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction View NAICS

Place of Performance

Laurel, MT, 59044, USA

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SDVOSBC

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PostedJun 2

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Response DeadlineJun 12

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06/12/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

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Daniel Kinney

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
FY26 SHRINE PROJECT – HEADSTONE RAISE & REALIGN / TURF RENOVATION
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL CEMETERY – LAUREL, MT

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.
This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be provided for any costs associated with responding to this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is conducting market research to identify Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of performing the requirements of the FY26 Shrine Project at Yellowstone National Cemetery, located at 55 Buffalo Trail Road, Laurel, MT 59044.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The anticipated project includes, but is not limited to:
• Raising, lowering, realigning, leveling, backfilling, and cleaning 628 upright granite headstones in Section B.
• Turf renovation and re‑establishment of approximately 17,082 sq. ft.

REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM INTERESTED SDVOSBs

Businesses that identify as SDVOSB and have the capability to perform this work are invited to submit the following:

Company Name & Address
Point of Contact Information
SAM.gov UEI Number
Verification of SDVOSB Status (Must be certified in the SBA VetCert program)
Capability Statement demonstrating experience with:
• Headstone raising, resetting, and realignment
• Precision surveying and alignment with tight tolerances
• Turf renovation, grading, and large‑scale sod installation
• Work performed in sensitive environments, such as cemeteries or similar sites
• Projects of comparable size, complexity, and labor intensity
Past Performance Examples, preferably within the past 5 years
Bonding Capacity (single and aggregate)
Business Size relative to NAICS code 237990

RESPONSE SUBMISSION

Interested SDVOSB firms shall submit responses via email only to:

Daniel Kinney
Contracting Officer
Email: daniel.kinney@va.gov

RESPONSE DEADLINE

Please submit your materials no later than 06/12/2026

IMPORTANT NOTES

• This notice is strictly for market research.
• No solicitation is currently available.
• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
• All SDVOSBs must be registered and active in SAM.gov and certified via SBA VetCert at the time of any future solicitation.