Y1PC--930CM3005: Construction, Cemetery Expansion, Fort Jackson National Cemetery (VA-25-00053285)

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is soliciting bids for a comprehensive cemetery expansion project at Fort Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, South Carolina. The project encompasses general construction services including columbarium construction, road and walkway installation, grading, drainage, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and architectural finishes, with the scope covering approximately 3,680 columbarium niches and associated site improvements. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation number 36C78625B0020, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the complete construction project. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with evaluation based on the lowest price technically acceptable bid from qualified contractors. Critical dates include the bid submission deadline of June 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with a site visit available on the same date.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 237990 with a small business size standard of $45 million. The contract value is estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, requiring a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price (not exceeding $3,000,000) and performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract amount. The performance period spans 365 calendar days from the notice-to-proceed, with contract performance beginning within 10 calendar days of award. The project location is at 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229, and contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and specific subcontracting limitations that restrict more than 85% of government payments to non-certified SDVOSB or VOSB entities. The solicitation includes comprehensive technical specifications, geotechnical reports, and detailed construction requirements for this national cemetery infrastructure project.