3630--Fort Snelling National Cemetery Supply only Concrete Grave Liners
ID: 36C78625Q0015Type: 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/e3a072aab75847c8a41784a083ffcfdf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to supply concrete grave liners for Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This procurement aims to gather market research inputs from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of providing reinforced concrete grave liners that meet specific dimensions and structural integrity requirements to prevent soil sinkage, in compliance with GSA specifications. The grave liners are essential for maintaining the cemetery's national shrine status, emphasizing the need for quality control and assurance measures during the provision of these goods. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, pricing, and relevant qualifications by November 19, 2024, to April Graves at April.Graves@va.gov, ensuring that the subject line includes the Sources Sought number 36C78625Q0015.

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    April GravesApril Graves
    (602) 795-4475
    April.Graves@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice for concrete grave liners at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, aimed at gathering market research inputs from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The solicitation (36C78625Q0015) requires companies to submit their capabilities, pricing, and relevant qualifications for supplying concrete grave liners adhering to specific standards. The grave liners must be reinforced concrete with particular dimensions and structural integrity to prevent soil sinkage, as well as comply with GSA specifications. The notice emphasizes strict adherence to specifications due to the cemetery's national shrine status, requiring quality control and assurance measures. Responses are due by November 19, 2024, and must be in writing and formatted according to the guidelines provided. The notice highlights the VA's commitment to supporting veteran businesses while outlining expectations for contractor conduct on cemetery grounds, including professionalism and decorum during work. Overall, the purpose is to identify capable vendors for fast-expanding needs associated with honoring veterans at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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