SolicitationPosted Sep 29, 2026·Responses due Oct 2, 2026

NAICS 237990 PSC Y1PZ--CONS: 909CM3030 Fort Custer NC - Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements (VA-26-00046764)

Veterans Affairs · NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
237990
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C78626B0005
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
PSC
Y1PZ
Place
MI, USA
Contact
Shane Hilts (shane.hilts@va.gov)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 36C78626B0005 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Aug 14, 2026
    Pre-solicitation
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  • Aug 14, 2026
    Pre-solicitation
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  • Aug 19, 2026
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  • Aug 31, 2026
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  • Sep 2, 2026
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  • Sep 11, 2026
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  • Sep 16, 2026
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  • Sep 25, 2026
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  • Sep 25, 2026
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  • Sep 29, 2026 · this notice
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  • Oct 1, 2026
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  • Oct 5, 2026
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    Open
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Oct 21, 2026 to Jan 20, 2027, middle of the range Nov 14, 2026.
Measured from 20 past solicitations at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 237990 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 19, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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What the notice says

9/29/2026 This amendment is to provide additional RFI Answers and documents. 9/25/2026 This amendment is to provide additional RFI Answers and documents. 9/24/2026 This amendment to solicitation number 36C78626B0005 for project number 909CM3030 Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery is to extend the bid due date/time to 10/2/2026 at 10:00AM (CT). 9/18/2026 This amendment to solicitation number 36C78626B0005 for project number 909CM3030 Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery is to: A. Extend the bid due date and time to Septe… (show all)

mber 25, 2026 at 10:00AM (CT). B. Provide answers to the RFI questions C. Incorporate the attached updated Drawings D. Incorporate the attached updated specifications E. Incorporate FAR Clause 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages-Supplies, Services, or Research and Development 9/16/2026 This amendment to solicitation number 36C78626B0005 for project number 909CM3030 Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery is to extend the bid due date/time to 9/21/2026 at 10:00AM (CT). 9/2/2026 This amendment to solicitation number 36C78626B0005 for project number 909CM3030 Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery is to provide clarification of site visit time and date. Project Title: Fort Custer National Cemetery � Cemetery Expansion & Site Improvements Project Number: 909CM3030 Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB) � Sealed Bidding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery (NCA) Place of Performance: Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd, Augusta, Michigan49012 1. Project Overview (Summary of Bid Items) The contemplated contract will include the following work as shown in the construction documents (Drawings & Specifications Volumes 1�3): CLIN 0001 � Base Bid, General Construction (Cemetery Expansion): Construct a 3,360-niche columbarium. Develop gravesite sections for 3,712 pre-placed crypt burials. Develop gravesite sections for 6,821 in-ground cremains interments. CLIN 0002 � Option Bid Item 1 (Maintenance Yard Pavement): Replace asphalt pavement with concrete in the maintenance yard per Bid Alternate in Volume CLIN 0003 � Option Bid Item 2 (Site Improvements): Renovations at the Administration Building and PIC/Restroom building. Construct one new Storage Building in the maintenance area. Provide swing space as depicted in the plans for Alternate �B�. CLIN 0004 � Option Bid Item 3 (Irrigation Expansion): Irrigation improvements at the existing cemetery. Provide a permanent power source to Committal Shelter A. 2. Period of Performance Anticipated completion is 540 calendar days (18 months) from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. 3. Contractor Responsibilities (Highlights) Perform all work during normal business hours (Monday�Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays). Establish construction limits, safety controls, and fencing; coordinate parking, laydown, and temporary facilities with the Cemetery Director. Conduct site survey and utility locating; provide erosion/sediment control and maintain site drainage. Execute site clearing, grading, landscaping (turf and seed), and final restoration; protect existing improvements and vegetation. Provide daily progress summaries and at least 10 electronic photos documenting progress to the COR. Submit required shop drawings, submittals, test reports, and as-built documents; furnish O&M manuals (as applicable). Warranty materials and workmanship for at least one year from final acceptance. Obtain all necessary permits (including environmental) and dispose of waste off-site in accordance with law. 4. Anticipated Key Dates - Details and registration instructions are provided in the IFB. 5. Bid Bonds / Payment & Performance Bonds Requirements are specified in the IFB (anticipated standard construction bond requirements). 6. Access to Solicitation The official IFB, drawings, specifications, and any amendments will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must monitor SAM.gov for updates. Telephone requests will not be honored. 7. Eligibility & Registration Prospective bidders must be registered and active in SAM (www.SAM.gov). If a socioeconomic set-aside (e.g., SDVOSB) is used, firms must hold required VA CVE verification at time of bid and award. 8. Questions All pre-bid inquiries must be submitted in writing via the method provided in the IFB by the stated Q&A deadline. Do not contact the cemetery directly.

Who won similar work

38 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 237990.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
WORRELL CONTRACTING CO INC5$6.9MMay 27, 2026
BYRD ENTERPRISES UNLIMITED INC4$10.5MSep 22, 2025
DOUBLE BRONZE STAR MARKETING AND CONSULTING, INC4$7.5MJun 22, 2026
KMC SOLUTIONS, LLC3$40.8MSep 21, 2026
C & C CONTRACTORS LLC2$32.2MSep 10, 2025
ABRAMS GROUP CONSTRUCTION LLC2$20.4MJun 10, 2026
THE POVOLNY GROUP INC2$7.0MJun 24, 2026
FEDVET CONSTRUCTION TEMECULA 925901$18.0MSep 5, 2025
TALION CONSTRUCTION, LLC1$16.2MSep 30, 2026
ALPINE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC1$5.7MSep 29, 2025

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Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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