Y1JZ--826CM3009 Alexandria NC Rostrum and Historic Wall Repairs and Renovation (VA-25-00078915)

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is soliciting construction services for the restoration and renovation of the historic rostrum and walls at Alexandria National Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia. This comprehensive project involves specialized historic preservation work including cleaning and repairing marble stones, removing rust stains, re-pointing deteriorated mortar, restoring ironwork, and maintaining the architectural integrity of the cemetery's historic structures while complying with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The solicitation requires contractors to provide all necessary tools, labor, materials, equipment, and professional supervision for the complex restoration work, with particular attention to lead-based paint removal protocols and OSHA compliance requirements. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on July 3, 2025, a deadline for questions on July 22, 2025, and bid submission due on August 4, 2025. The contract will be evaluated as a firm fixed-price construction contract under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction).

This procurement is designated as a 100% competitive set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with bidders required to be verified and listed in the VetBiz.gov database. The estimated contract value ranges between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with strict subcontracting limitations requiring that no more than 85% of the contract amount can be paid to non-certified firms. The project includes a base contract for rostrum and internal wall work, plus four optional add-alternate scopes for perimeter stone wall repairs ranging from 260 to 930 linear feet. The performance period is 180 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with work to be conducted at Alexandria National Cemetery located at 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, Virginia. The contractor must coordinate closely with cemetery operations, work during normal hours, cease activities during ceremonies, and maintain minimal disruption to the historic cemetery environment.