Y1PZ--817CM3025 New Land Expansion at Marion National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is procuring comprehensive construction services for the New Land Expansion at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana, under project number 817CM3025. This major construction project encompasses the development of new cemetery land including roads, walks, grading, drainage, irrigation, landscaping, fencing, pre-placed crypts, columbarium, flag assembly area, entrance feature, administration building, committal service shelter, and maintenance building renovation. The project involves constructing approximately 3,000 pre-placed crypts across multiple sections, new infrastructure including buildings totaling approximately 7,620 gross square feet of maintenance facility remodeling, and comprehensive site improvements. Contractors must be CVE verified, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), possess a Unique Entity Identifier, and provide performance and payment bonds for this complex undertaking. The original bid due date has been extended through multiple amendments to September 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with mandatory prebid site visits and comprehensive RFI responses provided to potential bidders.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 237990 with a business size standard of $45.0 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $10-20 million, reflecting the substantial scope of this cemetery expansion project. The contract includes a 30-month performance period with a phased approach, where Phase 1 work within the existing cemetery scope will begin shortly after award, while Phase 2 involving the Administration Building and Maintenance Building Renovation is scheduled to commence in Spring 2026. Performance will occur at the Marion National Cemetery located at 1700 E 38th Street in Marion, Indiana, with contractors required to coordinate closely with VA personnel to minimize disruption during ongoing cemetery operations. The project must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act and includes specialized technical specifications for cemetery infrastructure, burial systems, and advanced building systems.