3630--Black Hills National Cemetery Supply and Installation Concrete Grave Liners
ID: 36C78625Q0016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

PSC

CLAY AND CONCRETE PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES MACHINERY (3630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc362fca7d424eac9aefe84034848302/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified businesses to supply and install concrete grave liners at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota. This opportunity is primarily aimed at Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses, with the goal of gathering market information to inform future procurement decisions. The project involves ensuring the durability and quality of grave liners that meet specific standards, while adhering to cemetery operational procedures and maintaining decorum in a sensitive environment. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statements and relevant information by November 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM MST to April Graves at April.Graves@va.gov.

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    April GravesApril Graves
    (602) 795-4475
    April.Graves@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information on qualified businesses that can provide concrete grave liners for the Black Hills National Cemetery. This market research aims to gauge interest from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses capable of fulfilling the project. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit details about their company, including qualifications, capabilities, and any relevant contract vehicles they hold. The scope of work involves the provision and installation of concrete grave liners that meet specified standards, ensuring durability against environmental conditions. The contract will require a comprehensive approach to quality control and assurance, with specific guidelines on inspection, materials, and performance testing. The contractor will also be responsible for adhering to cemetery operational procedures and maintaining decorum, given the sensitivity of the environment. The project duration is expected to be 364 days from the contract award. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to honoring veterans and ensuring proper burial practices while providing opportunities for qualified service-connected businesses in federal contracting.
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