Camp Butler National Cemetery – National Shrine Project 806-NSP25-004

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is procuring comprehensive renovation and restoration services for Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois through solicitation 36C78626B0008. The project scope includes site surveying, grading and drainage planning, vegetation removal, excavation and backfill, headstone identification and handling, flat marker geogrid support system installation, headstone raise/reset/realignment, headstone cleaning, turf renovation with sod installation, and complete site restoration. Contractors must meet critical performance standards including headstone alignment tolerance of 1/8 inch or less, vertical plumb tolerance of 1 degree or less, soil and compaction testing compliance with ASTM standards, and a one-year turf workmanship warranty. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical capability to meet these stringent specifications and quality control requirements, including daily headstone verification surveys and weekly progress documentation. The response deadline is April 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time, with all work to be completed within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, operating Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding federal holidays.

This procurement is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns, requiring offerors to maintain SBA VetCert Program verification at both the time of offer and award. The anticipated project value ranges from $350,000 to $500,000, with the NAICS code classified as 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a $10.5 million size standard. No incumbent contractor is identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The work encompasses substantial earthwork and landscaping operations with extensive quality assurance requirements, including soil testing compliance, irrigation system management, herbicide application protocols, and comprehensive as-built documentation. Interested SDVOSB contractors should review the full pre-solicitation notice and statement of work to understand the complete technical specifications and contractual obligations prior to submitting offers.