Sources Sought Black Hills National Cemetery Aggregate Materials -- 9620
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50217Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (212390)

PSC

MINERALS, NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC (9620)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/79aa0348fa854b1b8310887bc68d3471/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide aggregate materials for the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota. The procurement includes specific requirements for Concrete Sand, ¾” Base Course Road Gravel, Dry Fines, and 3/8” Clean Crushed Stone Aggregate, which are essential for maintaining the cemetery grounds with the dignity and respect befitting veterans. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses are encouraged to submit their capabilities via email by April 14, 2025, to April Graves at april.graves@va.gov, as the government aims to gather market information and ensure compliance with safety protocols and delivery logistics.

Point(s) of Contact
April Graves
april.graves@va.gov
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Sources Sought Soil and Sod.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC
The government document is a Sources Sought Announcement related to the procurement of aggregate materials for the Black Hills National Cemetery. It aims to gather market information from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses capable of delivering specific materials, including Concrete Sand, Dry Fines, 3/8” Clean Crushed Stone Aggregate, and ¾” Base Course Road Gravel. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities via email by April 14, 2025. The announcement outlines the project requirements, including delivery logistics, vehicle restrictions, and the need for compliance with safety protocols and decorum reflective of the cemetery's respect for veterans. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the dignity of the cemetery grounds, stipulating guidelines for contractor behavior and procedures. Additionally, there are specifications regarding quantities, delivery schedules, and invoicing processes. The document is structured to facilitate the government's market research while inviting businesses to demonstrate their qualifications through a detailed capabilities statement, ensuring all interested parties are informed of submission requirements and expectations.
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