Presolicitation Notice: Construction – Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Sylvan Springs, Phase 1 Expansion and Development.
ID: 36C10F25R0006_1Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND) (Y1PC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/240642d303874386bcfda47752c73ef4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to solicit proposals for a major construction project at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, focusing on Phase 1 of its expansion and development. This project aims to create additional burial facilities, including approximately 36,511 gravesites, along with necessary infrastructure improvements such as access roads, utility relocations, and enhanced security systems, all intended to support operations for the next 15 years. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with an estimated budget between $50 million and $100 million, and it will follow a tiered set-aside evaluation process prioritizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) before considering larger firms. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be released within 30 to 45 calendar days, and inquiries can be directed to Contracting Officer Joshua Gibson at Joshua.Gibson2@va.gov or Jeff Gerbensky at jeffrey.gerbensky@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua GibsonContracting Officer
    Joshua.Gibson2@va.gov
    Jeff Gerbensky
    jeffrey.gerbensky@va.gov
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    S02 PreSolicitation 36C10F25R0006_1.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to solicit proposals for a major construction project at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO, focusing on Phase 1 of its expansion and development. The project, set to last 912 calendar days, aims to create additional burial facilities, including approximately 36,511 gravesites, utility improvements, access roads, and other support infrastructure for the next 15 years. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, with a budget estimated between $50 million and $100 million. The procurement will follow a tiered set-aside evaluation process, prioritizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and small businesses, before considering large businesses. Bid alternates are included for additional features, such as maintenance storage facilities and upgraded security systems. The solicitation is expected to be released within 30 to 45 calendar days, with further request for information not currently accepted. This move signifies the VA's commitment to expanding cemetery capabilities while adhering to regulatory requirements and supporting veteran services.
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