ANC Grave Liner Solicitation
ID: W91QV125R0004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT BELVOIRFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- NONMETALLIC FABRICATED MATERIALS (N093)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command, is soliciting proposals for the provision of grave liners and installation services at Arlington National Cemetery. This procurement aims to secure the creation, delivery, and installation of various grave liners, with an emphasis on technical capability, quality control plans, and cost-effectiveness, while prioritizing participation from small businesses, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned firms. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to ensuring dignified burial services while fostering small business engagement in federal contracting. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 12, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kiara Johnson at kiara.johnson3.civ@army.mil or Oswald Pascal at oswald.pascal.civ@army.mil.

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    The document is a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for contracting services related to grave liners and installation at Arlington National Cemetery. Issued on January 21, 2025, by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, the RFP requires submissions by February 12, 2025. The acquisition emphasizes evaluation factors such as technical capability, quality control plans, and cost/price, with a preference for small businesses, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned firms. Offerors must provide a detailed technical proposal that outlines their capability to meet the requirements specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). They need to include a separate pricing proposal and demonstrate compliance with federal regulations regarding contracting, including registrations in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contract targets the creation, delivery, and installation of various grave liners, with optional surge capabilities included for future requirements. The structured procurement process aims to ensure fair, reasonable pricing while maintaining rigorous standards for service execution and performance. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to providing dignified burial services while supporting small business participation in federal contracts.
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