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Baltimore National Cemetery FY25 Shrine Project - Internet to Sole Source (SDVOSB)

ID: 36C78625B0031 • Type: Special Notice

Description

NOTICE: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA)'s Intends to Sole Source the FY25 Shrine Project National Cemetery, classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction to Worrell Contracting Co, Inc. (SAM UEI # FF7SELFFUG81) , under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition procedures (SAP), & FAR 19.14 - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program, IAW VAAR 819.7008 Sole source awards to verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), in conjunction with FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or Required by Statute.

Baltimore National Cemetery requires a project to Raise, Realign, Clean Upright Headstones & Renovate Turf with Sod to comply with the NCA Shrine Standards. Shrine Project requires specialized restoration and improvement work that supports the NCA's mission to maintain cemetery sites as national shrines that honor veterans with dignity and respect. The scope includes, but is not limited to, monument and headstone realignment, turf renovation, infrastructure upgrades, and aesthetic improvements consistent with shrine standards. Due to the unique and sensitive nature of this work including the preservation of historical and commemorative elements a contractor with demonstrated experience working within active national cemetery environments is essential.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the need to sole source applies as it meets the following:

  1. The anticipated award price of the contract (including options) will not exceed $5 million;
  2. the requirement is synopsized and the required justification pursuant to FAR 6.302-5(c)(2)(ii) is posted in accordance with FAR part 5;
  3. the SDVOSB has been determined to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance; and
  4. In the estimation of the contracting officer contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the Government.

The Contracting Officer has determined to use the authority in FAR 6.302-5(b)(6) bestowed and award to Worrell Contracting Co, Inc., a verified SDVOSB.

IAW VAAR 836.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects, this project is estimated between $2,000,000 & $5,000,000.00. The agency intends to award this on or about mid-June 2025.

This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via e-mail to auvorie.benson@va.gov with the following information referenced in the subject line, Request for Proposal (RFP) Baltimore National Cemetery FY25 Shrine. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Background
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) intends to sole source the FY25 Shrine Project at Baltimore National Cemetery. This project aims to support the NCA's mission of maintaining cemetery sites as national shrines that honor veterans with dignity and respect. The contract will be awarded to Worrell Contracting Co, Inc., a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Work Details
The scope of work for the FY25 Shrine Project includes specialized restoration and improvement tasks such as: raising, realigning, and cleaning upright headstones; renovating turf with sod; monument and headstone realignment; infrastructure upgrades; and aesthetic improvements consistent with NCA shrine standards. The work requires a contractor with demonstrated experience in active national cemetery environments due to the sensitive nature of preserving historical and commemorative elements.

Period of Performance
The agency intends to award this contract on or about mid-June 2025.

Place of Performance
Baltimore National Cemetery, Triangle, VA.

Overview

Response Deadline
May 30, 2025, 9:30 a.m. EDT Due in 3 Days
Posted
May 15, 2025, 9:04 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Sole Source (SDVOSBS)
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21228 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$45 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
On 5/15/25 National Cemetery Administration issued Special Notice 36C78625B0031 for Baltimore National Cemetery FY25 Shrine Project - Internet to Sole Source (SDVOSB) due 5/30/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Auvorie Benson   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00786
Source Organization Code
100173491
Last Updated
May 15, 2025
Last Updated By
auvorie.benson@va.gov
Archive Date
June 14, 2025