SAM #36C78627R0010

Design-Build Historic Lodge Renovation at Fort McPherson National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a design-build contractor to renovate the historic Lodge/Administration Building at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Central District; point of contact: Richard Adu. - Scope: Architectural and engineering design, construction documents, renovation, construction oversight, and commissioning. Work includes masonry and building-envelope restoration; roofing, windows, doors, and interior upgrades; accessibility, HVAC, electrical, and telecommunications improvements; and FF&E planning and installation support. - Products and facilities: A LiftUp FlexStep stairlift/platform lift for the main entrance; a temporary occupied staff trailer with utilities, HVAC, and workspace; and a generator and fuel-storage system providing 72 hours of backup power for the Lodge/Administration Building, Public Restrooms, and Maintenance Building. Bard wall-mounted HVAC units are cited as an example for the trailer, with a separate system for telecom equipment. Quantities and part numbers are not specified. - Named companies: LiftUp (FlexStep manufacturer), Bard (example HVAC manufacturer), and Schnabel Conservation (masonry conservator whose survey findings inform the work). - Notable requirements: Preserve the building’s historic character in line with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, integrate accessible features sensitively, meet applicable accessibility and energy-efficiency requirements, and target 50-year life-cycle performance. The opportunity is set aside for qualifying SDVOSB concerns.

Description

Solicitation Number: 36C78627R0010 Project Number: 890CM3013 Description: Design Build (DB) Services for Renovation of Historic Lodge/Administration Building at Fort McPherson National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Central District is currently seeking firms with the ability to provide Design Build (DB) Services for Renovation of Historic Lodge/Administration Building at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

Statement of Work: The purpose of this project is to provide design and construction for the renovation of the historic Fort McPherson National Cemetery Lodge Building, located at 12004 S Spur 56A Maxwell, NE 69151-1166. The design goal is to be respectful of the original designs developed by the office of the Quartermaster General of the Army, Montgomery C. Meigs, while allowing the updated use of the lodge as modern and efficient office space.

The Fort McPherson Cemetery remains active, and visitation occurs regularly. The bulk of public interaction occurs at the historic Lodge/Administration building and there is need to accommodate visitors other than staff and NCA personnel. Barrier-free accessible visitor restrooms are provided in an adjacent building. The proposed interventions will respect the historic character of the lodge, and its regional variations, while providing enhanced occupant and visitor experience. Accommodations for barrier-free access must be integrated in a discreet fashion and not adversely impact the overall perception of the historic character of the lodges. Finally, proposed treatments must meet a 50-year life cycle performance goal, under regular routine maintenance conditions. Although proposed building systems may be residential in scale, they should meet energy efficiency standards.

The Design Build (DB) Contractor shall provide Architectural and Engineering disciplines for the preparation of construction documents for the purpose of completing the construction project. The DB Contractor shall be responsible for the quality, accuracy and completeness of the documents required to complete the SOW. Requirements contained herein are minimums; each discipline performing engineering services for this contract shall meet current industry standards for the content and quality of deliverables. The D/B Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the documents and for producing a complete set of construction documents in accordance with professional practices. Complete and accurate coordination between the disciplines and quality control of all consultants work shall be required. All drawings require a professional license seal and signature by the discipline responsible for the work. The D/B Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the quality of construction and materials complies with the Construction Documents reviewed and accepted by the Government.

PROJECT SCOPE AND DESIGN CRITERIA (Survey, design, engineering, and construction contract is to include all design, engineering services, and construction associated with items 7.1 through 7.5).

7.1. The Secretary of the Interior Standards for Restoration and the Standards for Rehabilitation will be applied to the building envelope and primary interior spaces as follows: Restoration of exterior brick and stone masonry. Additional survey of the exterior masonry was conducted by Schnabel Conservation, Masonry Conservator. The updated findings (Appendix A) inform the proposed scope of Work. New slate roofing, sheet metal roofing, and associated copper flashing and gutter lining. New wood windows and doors matching the original in design and meeting contemporary performance standards. Remodeling of enclosed porch to provide a conditioned space, with the new wood frame and railing concealing the fame of the glazed storefront assembly beyond. This will include new, period appropriate wood stairs and railing. New period appropriate interior wood doors, and new interior wood trim at windows, doors and wall base, typical first and second floors. Refinishing of existing wood flooring at first and second floors. New built-in window seats/storage at second floor windows. New period appropriate mantel at primary first floor office. New period appropriate light fixtures at porch, and first floor main office.

7.2. The Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation will be applied to secondary and tertiary spaces, as follows: Barrier-free access at the main entrance with the incorporation of FlexStep by LiftUp, a 2-in-1 stairlift and steps solution which can be configured as a flight of stairs, and then be transformed into a platform lift on an as-needed basis. (Product data follows this section). New telecom room in basement. New secure storage room and remodeling of break room/kitchen at first floor. New bathroom at second floor. New HVAC equipment and duct chases and soffits at second floor. New electrical conduits and It/telecom outlets for workstations.

7.3. Contractor furnished, installed, and commissioning of a temporary staff trailer to support cemetery operations during construction. Contractor must support relocation of staff and potentially the Gravesite Locator during construction, and as follows: The Contractor shall provide delegated design, delivery, installation, utility connection, and commissioning of a temporary occupied trailer facility for use by cemetery staff. Requirements must follow the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards and all applicable state/local codes. Trailer modules must be fully skirted with treated wood framing, ventilation, and access panels for sanitary tank servicing. Provide centralized heating & cooling maintaining 70 80°F, humidity at 50% (AC season). Provide appropriate HVAC units (e.g., Bard wall-mounted units with heat strips) and dedicated split system for telecom equipment. Provide restroom exhaust fans and insulated ductwork. Provide temporary power connection, including new service meter/disconnect if required. Electrical requirements to be identified by Contractor and coordinated with VA. Provide power/data for a minimum of three (3) staff workstations and GovernmentFurnished Gravesite Locator (GSL) kiosk installation at the trailer. Breakroom/kitchenette and restroom required in the staff trailer. Additional admin trailer locations may require survey, grading, utility tie-ins, geotechnical work, and civil design depending on final location.

7.4. New Backup Power Generator: Contractor furnished, installed and commissioned new power generator and fuel storage to provide 72 hour backup power supply for all buildings in the Maintenance and Administration Building complex. At a minimum the generator will provide backup power for the Historic Lodge/Administration Building, Public Restrooms, and Maintenance Building.

7.5. Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Bid Package: The FF&E scope includes planning, specification, procurement support, delivery, installation, and commissioning. Assemble Issue-for-Bid (IFB) documents for the Government: itemized schedules, cut sheets, performance criteria, warranty terms, installation requirements, services (delivery, staging, assembly, anchoring, protection), and phasing plans aligned to VA and construction contract procedures.

All services performed by the contractor must adhere to National Cemetery Administration standards.

Period of Performance The Contractor shall complete all work including submittals, reviews, quality control, repair/construction services, punch list corrections, clean up, invoicing and closeouts documentation submittal within five hundred and forty (540) calendar days from Government issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Place of Performance Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Fort McPherson National Cemetery 12004 S Spur 56A Maxwell, NE 69151-1166

The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is Y1AA Construction of Office Buildings. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and the business size standard is $45.0 Million. The magnitude of construction for this project is Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. per RFO FAR 36.204.

This Government intends set aside the project for Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The SDVOSB must be considered small under the relevant NAICS code and must be registered and verified in the following websites: those desiring to receive an award from this solicitation must be registered at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. Companies must have the Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) seal on their registration to be considered for an award. The SBA database https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award; firms must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.SAM.gov and have completed online Representations and Certifications prior to contract award.

Capability statement as it pertains to the Statement of Work are Highly encouraged since they will they will assist in determining if the project should be set aside for set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Interested SDVOSBS can submit their capability statement that include complete address, phone & fax number of contacts to no later than Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 10:00 am EST to Richard Adu at Richard.Adu@va.gov.

All information submitted by respondents to this source sought is voluntary. This source sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information and Quotes in response to this notice. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government s evaluation of the capability statement documentation received will factor in any possible forthcoming solicitation.

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