Danville National Cemetery – National Shrine Project 809-NSP25-006

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive renovation services at Danville National Cemetery located in Danville, Illinois. This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes under FAR Part 10, not a formal solicitation, and no award will be made from this notice. The scope of work includes headstone raising, resetting, and realignment for both upright and flat markers; turf renovation with sod installation; professional surveying licensed in Illinois; grading and drainage improvements; headstone cleaning using NCA-approved biological cleaners; and site restoration. All work must comply with strict VA/NCA standards for national shrine appearance, including precise tolerances such as maximum 1/8" deviation from string lines and vertical plumb requirements. Interested firms must submit their responses by March 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time to Contracting Officer Shane Hilts at the VA contracting office located at 18434 Joplin Road, Triangle, Virginia 22172.

This contract opportunity is 100% set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms with SBA VetCert certification required for award eligibility. The performance period is 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with turf work restricted to seasonal windows of April 15-June 30 and August 15-October 15 to ensure proper establishment and maintenance. The project requires specialized technical knowledge including soil testing and amendments, 2-inch imported topsoil placement, plastic geogrid support systems for flat markers, and aggregate base specifications. Daily joint verification of work completion will be conducted by the Contracting Officer's Representative using BOSS reports to ensure compliance with all technical requirements. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in this Sources Sought Notice, as it is preliminary market research to inform the government's acquisition strategy prior to formal solicitation.