Y1JZ--new IFB (FY-25) | alexandria national cemetery | rostrum, historic wall repairs and renovation | project no. 826CM3009 | (VA-25-00078915)

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 36C78625B0048 for construction services involving rostrum, historic wall repairs, and renovation at Alexandria National Cemetery. The contractor must furnish all tools, labor, materials, equipment, and professional supervision for this historic preservation project, which requires specialized expertise including historic preservation masons with at least 10 years of experience and specific techniques such as Natural Hydrated Lime (NHL) mortar repointing and Tnemec paint system for ironwork restoration. The VA will evaluate bids based on the base contract and individual option costs, with the potential to award all or part of the project depending on budget availability. Key project requirements include maintaining public access during work, following specific safety and environmental guidelines, and working during normal operating hours. The original solicitation was posted on August 29, 2025, with bids due September 26, 2025, and two amendments have been issued (A0001 on September 22 and A0002 on September 23) providing clarifications and responses to contractor questions.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. No information about potential incumbents or current contractors is provided in the available documentation. The solicitation includes a base contract plus four additional contract options, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the publicly available materials. Work will be performed at Alexandria National Cemetery located at 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, in Alexandria County. The project involves specialized historic preservation work requiring compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations and includes hazardous materials handling components as indicated by the hazmat report included in the bid documentation. A virtual bid opening is scheduled for September 26, 2025, and contractors must submit cost estimates using the provided worksheet format.