Snake River National Cemetery Flagpole Repair-

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a contractor to repair two flagpoles at the Snake River Canyon National Cemetery in Buhl, Idaho. The scope of work includes repairing a 60-foot main flagpole and a 30-foot secondary flagpole by replacing revolving trucks, internal halyard systems, flashings, collars, finial balls, and associated components, as well as replacing one floodlight and its baseplate. The damage was caused by a recent windstorm that resulted in broken cables, entangled flags, damaged truck mechanisms, and a broken floodlight. Contractors must demonstrate at least 3 years of installation experience, while manufacturers must have at least 5 years of experience, and all work must meet strict quality standards for deluxe internal halyard fixed high dimensional flagpoles with specific material requirements including aluminum and stainless steel components. The evaluation will be based solely on price, with the award going to the lowest responsive, responsible offeror. The solicitation closes on July 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT, and Amendment 1 addressing Request for Information responses was posted on July 21, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors who must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database. The project value is estimated to be under $25,000, falling below the simplified acquisition threshold, and will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract. The contractor will have 30 calendar days to complete all work from the Notice to Proceed, with operations restricted to 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday to minimize disruption to cemetery operations. Work must be performed at the Snake River Canyon National Cemetery located in Buhl, Idaho 83316, and subcontracting is limited to no more than 50% of the contract value to non-SDVOSB firms. The contractor must provide a one-year workmanship guarantee and coordinate all activities with the Contracting Officer's Representative, Robert Looney, while adhering to strict conduct standards appropriate for a national cemetery environment.