SAM #NRM-NS0938260001

Headstone Realignment and Turf Renovation at Yellowstone National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for the FY26 Shrine Project at Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel, Montana. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, Yellowstone National Cemetery - Scope of Work: - Raise, lower, realign, level, backfill, and clean 628 upright granite headstones in Section B - Renovate and re-establish approximately 17,082 square feet of turfgrass, including certified sod installation (tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass blend) - Provide all labor, equipment, supervision, and quality control for a 365-day period - Use of granite crushed rock base material for headstone sockets (ASTM D-448 compliant) - Adherence to strict cemetery decorum and environmental standards - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must be SBA VetCert certified SDVOSBs and registered in SAM.gov - Demonstrated experience in headstone handling, precision surveying, and turf renovation in sensitive environments - Turf renovation must occur during active growing season (typically late April to late October) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on service capability and material quality standards - All work is to be performed at Yellowstone National Cemetery, with oversight from the VA Centralized Contracting Division

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FY26 SHRINE PROJECT – HEADSTONE RAISE & REALIGN / TURF RENOVATION YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL CEMETERY – LAUREL, MT

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be provided for any costs associated with responding to this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), is conducting market research to identify Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of performing the requirements of the FY26 Shrine Project at Yellowstone National Cemetery, located at 55 Buffalo Trail Road, Laurel, MT 59044.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The anticipated project includes, but is not limited to: • Raising, lowering, realigning, leveling, backfilling, and cleaning 628 upright granite headstones in Section B. • Turf renovation and re‑establishment of approximately 17,082 sq. ft.

REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM INTERESTED SDVOSBs

Businesses that identify as SDVOSB and have the capability to perform this work are invited to submit the following:

Company Name & Address Point of Contact Information SAM.gov UEI Number Verification of SDVOSB Status (Must be certified in the SBA VetCert program) Capability Statement demonstrating experience with: • Headstone raising, resetting, and realignment • Precision surveying and alignment with tight tolerances • Turf renovation, grading, and large‑scale sod installation • Work performed in sensitive environments, such as cemeteries or similar sites • Projects of comparable size, complexity, and labor intensity Past Performance Examples, preferably within the past 5 years Bonding Capacity (single and aggregate) Business Size relative to NAICS code 237990

RESPONSE SUBMISSION

Interested SDVOSB firms shall submit responses via email only to:

Daniel Kinney Contracting Officer Email: daniel.kinney@va.gov

RESPONSE DEADLINE

Please submit your materials no later than 06/12/2026

IMPORTANT NOTES

• This notice is strictly for market research. • No solicitation is currently available. • Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. • All SDVOSBs must be registered and active in SAM.gov and certified via SBA VetCert at the time of any future solicitation.

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