NAICS 237990 PSC Y1PZ--CONS: 909CM3030 Fort Custer NC - Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements (VA-26-00046764)

Closed Solicitation Posted Aug 19, 2026

Solicitation number: 36C78626B0005
Agency: National Cemetery Administration Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due: Oct 6, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
Set-aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC: Y1PZ Construction Of Other Non-Building Facilities
Place of performance: Michigan 49012, United States
Points of contact: Shane Hilts shane.hilts@va.gov (402) 714-8099

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Oct 5, 2026.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Oct 5, 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration seeks general construction and site improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan, with sealed bids due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, foreclosing competition outside that category.

Work includes base bid construction of a 3,360-niche columbarium, gravesite sections for 3,712 pre-placed crypt burials, and gravesite sections for 6,821 in-ground cremains interments (CLIN 0001). Three option line items follow: maintenance yard asphalt-to-concrete pavement replacement (CLIN 0002); site improvements comprising Administration Building and PIC/Restroom renovations, a new storage building, and swing space (CLIN 0003); and irrigation system expansion with permanent power to Committal Shelter A (CLIN 0004). The government's estimated magnitude is between $10 million and $20 million. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of total bid amount or $3 million maximum, whichever is less, is required. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on base bid plus the greatest number of additive alternates funded within available budget.

Performance spans 540 calendar days (18 months) from Notice to Proceed. All work must occur during normal business hours, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays, with ongoing cemetery operations and internments requiring close coordination with the Cemetery Director. NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction); PSC Y1PZ (Construction Of Other Non-Building Facilities).

The solicitation has been amended eight times since posting August 19. The most recent amendment (October 5) incorporated Davis Bacon wage determinations MI20260061 and MI20260087 for Kalamazoo County, Michigan, and provided 50 Requests for Information responses. Contractors must attend a mandatory pre-bid site survey held September 9, 2026. Key contacts: Contracting Officer Shane Hilts and NCA Project Manager/COR Brian Ballweg.

Notice text

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Update #9 · Latest · Oct 5, 2026

10/5/2026

This Amendment is to provide one additional RFI response.

10/1/2026

This amendment is to incorporate wage determinations MI20260061 and MI2026008 and to extend the bid due dat/time to 10/6/2026 at 10AM CT.

9/29/2026

This amendment is to provide additional RFI Answers and documents.

9/25/2026

This amendment is to provide additional RFI Answers and documents.

9/24/2026

This amendment to solicitation number 36C78626B0005 for project number 909CM3030 Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery is to extend the bid due date/time to 10/2/2026 at 10:00AM (CT).

9/18/2026

This amendment to solicitation number 36C78626B0005 for project number 909CM3030 Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery is to:

A. Extend the bid due date and time to September 25, 2026 at 10:00AM (CT).
B. Provide answers to the RFI questions
C. Incorporate the attached updated Drawings
D. Incorporate the attached updated specifications
E. Incorporate FAR Clause 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages-Supplies, Services, or Research and Development

9/16/2026

9/2/2026

This amendment to solicitation number 36C78626B0005 for project number 909CM3030 Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery is to provide clarification of site visit time and date.

Project Title: Fort Custer National Cemetery – Cemetery Expansion & Site Improvements
Project Number: 909CM3030
Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB) – Sealed Bidding
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery (NCA)
Place of Performance: Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd, Augusta, Michigan49012

1. Project Overview (Summary of Bid Items)
The contemplated contract will include the following work as shown in the construction documents (Drawings & Specifications Volumes 1–3):

CLIN 0001 – Base Bid, General Construction (Cemetery Expansion):
Construct a 3,360-niche columbarium.
Develop gravesite sections for 3,712 pre-placed crypt burials.
Develop gravesite sections for 6,821 in-ground cremains interments.

CLIN 0002 – Option Bid Item 1 (Maintenance Yard Pavement):
Replace asphalt pavement with concrete in the maintenance yard per Bid Alternate in Volume

CLIN 0003 – Option Bid Item 2 (Site Improvements):
Renovations at the Administration Building and PIC/Restroom building.
Construct one new Storage Building in the maintenance area.
Provide swing space as depicted in the plans for Alternate “B”.

CLIN 0004 – Option Bid Item 3 (Irrigation Expansion):
Irrigation improvements at the existing cemetery.
Provide a permanent power source to Committal Shelter A.

2. Period of Performance
Anticipated completion is 540 calendar days (18 months) from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

3. Contractor Responsibilities (Highlights)
Perform all work during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays).

Establish construction limits, safety controls, and fencing; coordinate parking, laydown, and temporary facilities with the Cemetery Director.

Conduct site survey and utility locating; provide erosion/sediment control and maintain site drainage.

Execute site clearing, grading, landscaping (turf and seed), and final restoration; protect existing improvements and vegetation.

Provide daily progress summaries and at least 10 electronic photos documenting progress to the COR.

Submit required shop drawings, submittals, test reports, and as-built documents; furnish O&M manuals (as applicable).

Warranty materials and workmanship for at least one year from final acceptance. Obtain all necessary permits (including environmental) and dispose of waste off-site in accordance with law.

4. Anticipated Key Dates
- Details and registration instructions are provided in the IFB.

5. Bid Bonds / Payment & Performance Bonds
Requirements are specified in the IFB (anticipated standard construction bond requirements).

6. Access to Solicitation
The official IFB, drawings, specifications, and any amendments will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested vendors must monitor SAM.gov for updates. Telephone requests will not be honored.

7. Eligibility & Registration
Prospective bidders must be registered and active in SAM (www.SAM.gov). If a socioeconomic set-aside (e.g., SDVOSB) is used, firms must hold required VA CVE verification at time of bid and award.

8. Questions
All pre-bid inquiries must be submitted in writing via the method provided in the IFB by the stated Q&A deadline. Do not contact the cemetery directly.

Update #8 · Oct 1, 2026