Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Ornamental Grass Renovation and Irrigation National Shrine Project

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is procuring ornamental grass renovation and irrigation component services for Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida. The scope of work involves removing, renovating, and replacing ornamental grass and associated irrigation systems at the cemetery facility. The Department intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on or about April 27, 2026, with bids due 30 calendar days after publication on sam.gov. The evaluation criteria and specific technical requirements for the project have not yet been detailed in this presolicitation notice, though interested parties should monitor the sam.gov portal for the full solicitation document. The primary deadline of note is April 27, 2026, when the formal solicitation is expected to be released; potential bidders should prepare to submit proposals within the 30-day response window following that publication date.

This acquisition is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBCs) in accordance with Public Law 109-461, meaning only certified SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit bids. The estimated construction value falls between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with the project classified under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and PSC code Z2PZ (Repair or Alteration of Other Non-Building Facilities). The small business size standard applicable to this acquisition is $45.0 million in annual revenue. No incumbent contractor information has been disclosed in this presolicitation notice. Interested SDVOSB contractors should contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Daniel Kinney, at Daniel.kinney@va.gov or 402-830-4683 for additional information, with the solicitation number referenced as 36C78626B0017.