Cemetery Expansion Improvements Construction Project - Snake River Canyon Natl Cemetery; Proj # 941-002
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C78625B0038
- Agency
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National Cemetery Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Place of performance
- Buhl, Idaho 83316, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is soliciting bids for a comprehensive cemetery expansion and improvements construction project at Snake River Canyon National Cemetery in Buhl, Idaho. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary for cemetery expansion including gravesite expansion with precast concrete burial crypts, columbarium walls, memorial walls, construction of a new storage building with gravesite locator kiosk, water quality pond improvements, landscaping, irrigation systems, and associated site infrastructure. This is a firm fixed-price contract awarded through sealed bidding procedures under FAR Part 14, with bidders required to be CVE-verified in the SBA VetCert database and registered in Vets 4212, System for Award Management (SAM), and SBA VetCert systems. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid site visit on July 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM MST, Request for Information submissions due by July 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, and bid opening scheduled for September 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM EST. A bid bond is required at the time of bid opening, and the project must be completed within 12 months (365 calendar days) after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a size standard of $45 million. The project construction magnitude is estimated to range between $5 million and $10 million, representing a significant infrastructure investment for the national cemetery system. The scope encompasses expanding burial capacity with 2,912 total gravesites including 456 columbarium niches, along with comprehensive site improvements spanning approximately 8.115 acres. Construction will take place at Snake River Canyon National Cemetery located in Buhl, Idaho, with the contractor required to coordinate with existing cemetery operations to minimize disruption to visitors and ongoing maintenance activities. The project includes both immediate expansion needs and pre-planned areas for future development, indicating long-term strategic planning for veteran burial services in the region.
Notice text
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Update #7 · Latest ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), anticipates awarding a Firm, Fixed Priced contract, in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Information on submitting bids can be found in the "Bid Instructions."
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, and equipment necessary for cemetery expansion and improvements construction project at the Snake River Canyon Nat'l Cemetery, Buhl, ID, IAW the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, Drawings, and related attachments.
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). BIDDERS MUST BE CVE VERIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a) Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is CVE-verified for eligibility in the SBA VetCert database. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or hold a re-verification symbol next to the firm's name prior to contract award. Prospective Offerors must also be registered in Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM and SBA VetCert at the time of Bid submission AND at time of award.
The Product / Service Code (PSC) for this procurement: Y1PZ- Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; The Size Standard for this procurement is $45M.
The project magnitude of construction range for this procurement is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
IAW VAAR 836.204 - Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
There is an organized pre-bid site visit scheduled for 7/22/2025 at 10:00 AM MST. Please meet at the main gate of the cemetery.
Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference.
All Requests for Information (RFI) must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email, NLT 7/28/2025 at
3:00 PM EST.
Bid Bond must be provided at the time of bid opening, NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ATTACHMENTS HAS BEEN REVISED. SEE ATTACHMENT "36C78625B0038_Solicitation_rev2"
Please see Amendment 36C78625B0038 0003_rev (Revised), for the extension of the bid opening from 9/2/2025 to 9/8/2025 at 2:30PM EST. This amendment includes updated Q&A, as well as revised Specs and drawings.
ALL AMENDMENTS MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGE AT TIME OF BID SUBMISSION!
Update #6 ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), anticipates awarding a Firm, Fixed Priced contract, in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Information on submitting bids can be found in the "Bid Instructions."
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, and equipment necessary for cemetery expansion and improvements construction project at the Snake River Canyon Nat'l Cemetery, Buhl, ID, IAW the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, Drawings, and related attachments.
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). BIDDERS MUST BE CVE VERIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a) Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is CVE-verified for eligibility in the SBA VetCert database. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or hold a re-verification symbol next to the firm's name prior to contract award. Prospective Offerors must also be registered in Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM and SBA VetCert at the time of Bid submission AND at time of award.
The Product / Service Code (PSC) for this procurement: Y1PZ- Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; The Size Standard for this procurement is $45M.
The project magnitude of construction range for this procurement is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
IAW VAAR 836.204 - Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
There is an organized pre-bid site visit scheduled for 7/22/2025 at 10:00 AM MST. Please meet at the main gate of the cemetery.
Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference.
All Requests for Information (RFI) must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email, NLT 7/28/2025 at
3:00 PM EST.
Bid Bond must be provided at the time of bid opening, NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ATTACHMENTS HAS BEEN REVISED. SEE ATTACHMENT "36C78625B0038_Solicitation_rev2"
Please see Amendment 36C78625B0038 0002_rev (Revised), for the extension of the bid opening from 8/15/2025 to 9/2/2025.
ALL AMENDMENTS MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGE AT TIME OF BID SUBMISSION!
Update #5 ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), anticipates awarding a Firm, Fixed Priced contract, in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Information on submitting bids can be found in the "Bid Instructions."
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, and equipment necessary for cemetery expansion and improvements construction project at the Snake River Canyon Nat'l Cemetery, Buhl, ID, IAW the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, Drawings, and related attachments.
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). BIDDERS MUST BE CVE VERIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a) Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is CVE-verified for eligibility in the SBA VetCert database. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or hold a re-verification symbol next to the firm's name prior to contract award. Prospective Offerors must also be registered in Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM and SBA VetCert at the time of Bid submission AND at time of award.
The Product / Service Code (PSC) for this procurement: Y1PZ- Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; The Size Standard for this procurement is $45M.
The project magnitude of construction range for this procurement is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
IAW VAAR 836.204 - Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
There is an organized pre-bid site visit scheduled for 7/22/2025 at 10:00 AM MST. Please meet at the main gate of the cemetery.
Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference.
All Requests for Information (RFI) must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email, NLT 7/28/2025 at
3:00 PM EST.
Bid Bond must be provided at the time of bid opening, NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ATTACHMENTS HAS BEEN REVISED. SEE ATTACHMENT "36C78625B0038_Solicitation_rev2"
Please see Amendment 0002, for the extension of the bid opening from 8/15/2025 to 9/1/2025.
ALL AMENDMENTS MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGE AT TIME OF BID SUBMISSION!
Update #4 ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), anticipates awarding a Firm, Fixed Priced contract, in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Information on submitting bids can be found in the "Bid Instructions."
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, and equipment necessary for cemetery expansion and improvements construction project at the Snake River Canyon Nat'l Cemetery, Buhl, ID, IAW the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, Drawings, and related attachments.
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). BIDDERS MUST BE CVE VERIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a) Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is CVE-verified for eligibility in the SBA VetCert database. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or hold a re-verification symbol next to the firm's name prior to contract award. Prospective Offerors must also be registered in Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM and SBA VetCert at the time of Bid submission AND at time of award.
The Product / Service Code (PSC) for this procurement: Y1PZ- Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; The Size Standard for this procurement is $45M.
The project magnitude of construction range for this procurement is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
IAW VAAR 836.204 - Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
There is an organized pre-bid site visit scheduled for 7/22/2025 at 10:00 AM MST. Please meet at the main gate of the cemetery.
Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference.
All Requests for Information (RFI) must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email, NLT 7/28/2025 at
3:00 PM EST.
Bid Bond must be provided at the time of bid opening, NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ATTACHMENTS HAS BEEN REVISED. SEE ATTACHMENT "36C78625B0038_Solicitation_rev2"
Please see Amendment 0001 for answers to RFIs and update to Site Visit. The Pre-Bid Site Visit is scheduled for 7/22/2025 at 1000 MST. All Bidders shall meet at the flag pole of the Cemetery. A NCA rep shall be present to show the site.
ALL AMENDMENTS MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGE AT TIME OF BID SUBMISSION!
Update #3 ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), anticipates awarding a Firm, Fixed Priced contract, in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Information on submitting bids can be found in the "Bid Instructions."
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, and equipment necessary for cemetery expansion and improvements construction project at the Snake River Canyon Nat'l Cemetery, Buhl, ID, IAW the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, Drawings, and related attachments.
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). BIDDERS MUST BE CVE VERIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a) Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is CVE-verified for eligibility in the SBA VetCert database. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or hold a re-verification symbol next to the firm's name prior to contract award. Prospective Offerors must also be registered in Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM and SBA VetCert at the time of Bid submission AND at time of award.
The Product / Service Code (PSC) for this procurement: Y1PZ- Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; The Size Standard for this procurement is $45M.
The project magnitude of construction range for this procurement is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
IAW VAAR 836.204 - Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
There is an organized pre-bid site visit scheduled for 7/22/2025 at 10:00 AM PST. Please meet at the main gate of the cemetery.
Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference.
All Requests for Information (RFI) must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email, NLT 7/28/2025 at
3:00 PM EST.
Bid Bond must be provided at the time of bid opening, NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ATTACHMENTS HAS BEEN REVISED. SEE ATTACHMENT "36C78625B0038_Solicitation_rev2"
Update #2 ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), anticipates awarding a Firm, Fixed Priced contract, in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Information on submitting bids can be found in the "Bid Instructions."
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, and equipment necessary for cemetery expansion and improvements construction project at the Snake River Canyon Nat'l Cemetery, Buhl, ID, IAW the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, Drawings, and related attachments.
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). BIDDERS MUST BE CVE VERIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a) Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is CVE-verified for eligibility in the SBA VetCert database. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or hold a re-verification symbol next to the firm's name prior to contract award. Prospective Offerors must also be registered in Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM and SBA VetCert at the time of Bid submission AND at time of award.
The Product / Service Code (PSC) for this procurement: Y1PZ- Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; The Size Standard for this procurement is $45M.
The project magnitude of construction range for this procurement is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
IAW VAAR 836.204 - Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
There is an organized pre-bid site visit scheduled for 7/22/2025 at 10:00 AM PST. Please meet at the main gate of the cemetery.
Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference.
All Requests for Information (RFI) must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email, NLT 7/28/2025 at
3:00 PM EST.
Bid Bond must be provided at the time of bid opening, NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IN ATTACHMENTS HAS BEEN REVISED. SEE ATTACHMENT "36C78625B0038_Solicitation_rev"
Update #1 ·
The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), anticipates awarding a Firm, Fixed Priced contract, in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Information on submitting bids can be found in the "Bid Instructions."
The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, and equipment necessary for cemetery expansion and improvements construction project at the Snake River Canyon Nat'l Cemetery, Buhl, ID, IAW the Statement of Work (SOW), Specifications, Drawings, and related attachments.
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) procurement opportunity is 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, (SDVOSB) firms; Authority 38 U.S.C. 8127 (Public Law 109-461). BIDDERS MUST BE CVE VERIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH VAAR 819-7003(B) AND FAR PROVISION 52.204-7(a) Bidder must represent that it is a SDVOSB concern under NAICS code assigned to this acquisition and is CVE-verified for eligibility in the SBA VetCert database. In accordance with VAAR 819.7003 (b), SDVOSB firms must be verified in the SBA VetCert database (www.veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or hold a re-verification symbol next to the firm's name prior to contract award. Prospective Offerors must also be registered in Vets 4212 at https://www.dol.gov; System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM and SBA VetCert at the time of Bid submission AND at time of award.
The Product / Service Code (PSC) for this procurement: Y1PZ- Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 238190 - Other Foundation, Structure, & Building Exterior Contractors; The Size Standard for this procurement is $19M.
The project magnitude of construction range for this procurement is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
IAW VAAR 836.204 - Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
There is an organized pre-bid site visit scheduled for 7/22/2025 at 10:00 AM PST. Please meet at the Admin Office.
Interested Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Site Visit Conference.
All Requests for Information (RFI) must be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email, NLT 7/28/2025 at
3:00 PM EST.
Bid Bond must be provided at the time of bid opening, NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Y1PZ--Snake River Canyon ID 941-002 Expansion Construction | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Cemetery Expansion Improvements Construction Project Snake River Canyon Natl Cemetery; Proj # 941-002 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Notice - Cemetery Expansion Improvements Construction Project Snake River Canyon Natl Cemetery; Proj # 941-002 | Pre-Solicitation |
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