E1PC--U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) IS SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO ACQUIRE LAND SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA FOR A NATIONAL CEMETERY
ID: 36C10F25Q0037Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MGMT (36C10F)WASHINGTON, DC, 20001, USA

NAICS

Land Subdivision (237210)

PSC

PURCHASE OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND) (E1PC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/df1b6e50bf2a47df83794d5e828b45ad/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking expressions of interest for the acquisition of land to establish a new national cemetery in Salisbury, North Carolina. The VA is looking for approximately 50 acres within a three-mile radius of the existing cemetery or up to 125 acres in surrounding counties, with specific requirements regarding zoning, utility availability, environmental assessments, and floodplain status. This initiative is part of the VA's commitment to providing dignified burial options for veterans and enhancing veteran services nationwide. Interested parties must submit their proposals by April 14, 2025, with an extension for responses to the Request for Information (RFI) now due by August 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Realty Specialist Marianna Marinucci at Marianna.Marinucci@va.gov or by phone at 202-632-5468.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marianne MarinucciRealty Specialist
    (202) 632-5468
    marianne.marinucci@va.gov
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    36C10F25Q0037_1.docx
    The document pertains to a modification of a previous notice regarding the Salisbury Land Request for Information (RFI). Responses are now due by May 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The request is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically from the Office of Construction and Facilities Management. The relevant solicitation number is 36C10F25Q0037. The document indicates that no Recovery Act funds are involved, and it is classified under the Product Service Code E1PC and NAICS Code 237210. Interested parties can contact Realty Specialist Marianne Marinucci for further information at her provided email and phone number. The agency's URL for additional details is listed as well, emphasizing transparency and accessibility for potential respondents. This RFI extension underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to community engagement in sourcing services or information relevant to their operational needs.
    36C10F25Q0037_2.docx
    The document announces a modification to a previous request for information (RFI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a Salisbury Land project. The response deadline is extended until August 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. This modification is indexed under solicitation number 36C10F25Q0037 and categorized with Product Service Code E1PC and NAICS Code 237210. The contracting office is located at 425 I Street NW, Washington DC, and inquiries can be directed to Realty Specialist Marianna Marinucci via email or phone. The document notes that the modification is part of the ongoing federal RFP process to solicit information for potential contracting purposes related to VA projects. All responses must comply with the conditions stated in the original notice, and this extension allows for a broader participation from interested parties. The attached detailed information is integral to understanding the scope and requirements of the request.
    36C10F25Q0037.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting expressions of interest for the acquisition of land in Salisbury, North Carolina, designated for a new national cemetery. The contracting office, located at 425 I Street NW, Washington, DC, is handling this process under solicitation number 36C10F25Q0037, with a response deadline set for April 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement falls under the Product Service Code E1PC and the NAICS Code 237210. For more information, interested parties may contact Realty Specialist Marianne Marinucci via email or telephone. The request is part of the VA's efforts to provide veterans with dignified burial options and reflects ongoing commitments to improving veteran services across the nation. Interested parties should review the attached sources sought notice for additional details about the land requirements and submission procedures.
    SAM Advertisement - Salisbury.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting expressions of interest for land acquisition to establish a National Cemetery in Salisbury, North Carolina. VA seeks approximately 50 acres within a three-mile vicinity of the existing cemetery or up to 125 acres within surrounding counties, including Rowan, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Stanly. Interested parties must submit detailed information regarding the site, including current zoning, proof of ownership, utility availability, environmental assessments, and floodplain status. The VA stipulates that any acquired land must not be in a flood zone unless there are no alternative options. The submission deadline is April 14, 2025, and interested parties must deliver their proposals via email, adhering to specified size limitations for attachments. VA's decision to purchase will depend on fair market value assessments conducted by qualified appraisers. The document serves not just as a call for land proposals but also emphasizes the government’s commitment to providing services for veterans through expansion of cemetery facilities.
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