# Vattman Monument Restoration - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/953003

- Solicitation number: 953-003
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: National Cemetery Admin (36C786)
- NAICS: 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Product or service code: Z1QA Maintenance Of Restoration Of Real Property (Public Or Private)
- Set-aside: Veteran-owned small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Lake Bluff, Illinois
- County: Lake County (FIPS 17097). https://abierto.us/counties/lake-county-il-17097
- City: Lake Bluff. https://abierto.us/cities/lake-bluff-il-1740910
- First posted: March 27, 2026
- Last posted: March 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3207b540d134e88a016700209032b67/view

## Description

Historic Vattman Monument Restoration Project - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is seeking responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) with a minimum of 15 years of experience in historic restoration work that aligns with the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Standards. Please provide a capability statement demonstrating your experience and qualifications.

**Expectations/Qualifications Experience:** Minimum of 15 years in historic restoration work in masonry and metal work.

**SOI Standards:** Demonstrated adherence to the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Standards.

**Capability Statement:** Provide detailed documentation that exhibits your experience and qualifications.

**Federal Law Compliance:** Understanding of Federal laws regarding historic buildings, structures, and objects.

**Project Objectives Condition Assessment Report:** Conduct a comprehensive report evaluating the current state of conditions and materials of the Vattman Monument.

**Treatment Plan Development:** Develop a treatment plan that complies with the SOI standards.

**Rehabilitation Work:** Perform rehabilitation and restoration work to stabilize and restore the monument per the approved treatment plan.

**Major Scope Items Materials Investigation and Documentation:** Complete a thorough investigation and documentation of materials for masonry restoration.

**General Construction:** Carry out all necessary construction work for treatment, rehabilitation, and restoration per the approved treatment plan.

**General Conditions Work Hours:** Normal business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm), Monday to Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

**Precautions:** Survey the site, assess the extent of work, and avoid damages to existing items.

**Site Management:** Establish construction limits, install safety controls and construction fencing.

**Utility Management:** Locate and flag all underground utilities.

**Site Clearing and Erosion Control:** Clear the site as required and implement erosion control measures.

**Grading and Landscaping:** Perform necessary grading, protect existing vegetation, and ensure proper site drainage.

**Clean-up and Restoration:** Clean the work area daily, dispose of waste materials properly, and restore all damages caused during construction.

**Other Requirements SOI Compliance:** Treatment plan must adhere to SOI standards and specific preservation briefs.

**Permits:** Secure all necessary permits including environmental permits.

**Progress Reporting:** Provide daily progress summaries and electronic photos.

**Location Address:** Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Bluff Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. Response Submission Please submit your capability statements electronically to Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov by 04/03/2026. Submissions should clearly demonstrate your qualifications and adherence to the requirements outlined above.

## Publications

- March 27, 2026: Sources sought, due April 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice f3207b540d134e88a016700209032b67. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3207b540d134e88a016700209032b67/view

## Points of contact

- Daniel Kinney, daniel.kinney@va.gov, 4028304683

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