Arlington National Cemetery Millennium Columbarium Efflorescence Repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District is seeking qualified contractors to perform cleaning and prevention activities at the Millennium Columbarium located at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. This Sources Sought notice is not a formal request for proposals but rather an exploratory effort to identify eligible firms capable of executing the work. The project scope involves removing efflorescence and biofilm buildup from concrete surfaces in two sections of the complex (Section 79 with Courts 10 & 11, and Section 85 with Courts 12 & 13), along with implementing prevention measures to minimize water intrusion and future maintenance requirements. Prospective contractors must respond to a ten-question questionnaire limited to five pages addressing their project execution capabilities, relevant experience with concrete cleaning and flashing installation, company qualifications, bonding capacity, and business size classification. Key evaluation criteria include demonstrated capacity to perform specialized concrete work, local presence within the Washington D.C./Northern Virginia metropolitan area, ability to maintain normal cemetery operations and events without disruption, and proposed methodology for long-term cost-efficient prevention solutions. Responses to this Sources Sought notice are due by April 27, 2026.

This opportunity includes no set-aside designations and no current incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. The anticipated contract value ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, representing a significant construction project. The project work may include minor concrete repairs of joints and cracks prior to installation of cap and strip flashing, with the government having evaluated multiple prevention approaches including cap and strip flashing, membrane with strip flashing, and clear coat products. All contractors responding must possess or be prepared to obtain a CAGE code and UEI number, maintain bonding capacity appropriate to the project scope, and clarify their contracting approach as a sole proprietor, prime contractor, or joint venture participant. The Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) classification applies to this procurement.