36C78626R50093_Intent to Sole Source.pdf
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This is a Special Notice announcing the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration's (NCA) intent to award a sole source contract for the FY26 Shrine Project at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, New York. The project, classified under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), will be awarded to Regimental Contracting Co, Inc. (SAM UEI # SJMBBS3FC2G3), a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The contract will be executed under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), FAR 19.14 (SDVOSB Program), and VAAR 819.7008. The contract value is estimated between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, with an anticipated award date of mid-March 2026.
The scope of work includes raising, realigning, and cleaning upright headstones, and renovating turf with sod to comply with NCA Shrine Standards. The project encompasses monument and headstone realignment, turf renovation, infrastructure upgrades, and aesthetic improvements to maintain the cemetery as a national shrine honoring veterans with dignity and respect. The NCA determined that sole sourcing to this SDVOSB contractor is justified based on demonstrated experience in active national cemetery environments, fair and reasonable pricing, and best value to the Government. This notice is informational only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Any inquiries regarding competition must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Auvorie Benson at auvorie.benson@va.gov with the subject line "Request for Proposal (RFP) – Calverton National Cemetery FY26 Shrine." The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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Special Notice
*= Required Field Special Notice
SUBJECT* Intent of Sole Source FY26 Shrine Project Calverton National Cemetery; Calverton, NY
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 22172
SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C78626R50093
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 02-09-2026 22:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* Z1QA
NAICS CODE* 237990
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs
National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Auvorie Benson auvorie.benson@va.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL https://www.cem.va.gov/ URL DESCRIPTION Dept. of VA - National Cemetery Administration AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS auvorie.benson@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION CO's Email
DESCRIPTION
NOTICE: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA)’s Intends to Sole Source the FY26 Shrine Project National Cemetery, classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction to Regimental Contracting Co, Inc. (SAM UEI # SJMBBS3FC2G3), under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition procedures (SAP), & FAR 19.14 - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program, IAW VAAR – 819.7008 Sole source awards to verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), in conjunction with FAR 6.302-5 “Authorized or Required by Statute.”
Calverton National Cemetery requires a project to Raise, Realign, Clean Upright Headstones & Renovate Turf with Sod to comply with the NCA Shrine Standards.
Shrine Project requires specialized restoration and improvement work that supports the NCA’s mission to maintain cemetery sites as national shrines that honor veterans with dignity and respect. The scope includes, but is not limited to, monument and headstone realignment, turf renovation, infrastructure upgrades, and aesthetic improvements consistent with shrine standards. Due to the unique and sensitive nature of this work—including the preservation of historical and commemorative elements—a contractor with demonstrated experience working within active national cemetery environments is essential.
The Contracting Officer has determined that the need to sole source applies as it meets the following:
1. The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million;
2. It’s in the best interest of the Government to sole source to this contractor;
3. the requirement is synopsized and the required justification pursuant to FAR
6.302-5(c)(2)(ii) is posted in accordance with FAR part 5;
4. the SDVOSB has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and
5. In the estimation of the project can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government.
The Contracting Officer has determined to use the authority in FAR 6.302-5(b)(6) bestowed and award to Regimental Contracting Co, Inc., a verified SDVOSB.
IAW VAAR 836.204 – Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, this project is estimated between $2,000,000 & $5,000,000.00. The agency intends to award this on or about mid-March 2026.
This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to auvorie.benson@va.gov with the following information referenced in the subject line, Request for Proposal (RFP) – Calverton National Cemetery FY26 Shrine. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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