Landscaping Materials for Tahoma National Cemetery -- 5610
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50166Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321)

PSC

MINERAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, BULK (5610)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide landscaping materials for Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. The procurement includes the delivery of essential materials such as lawn mix topsoil, crushed rock, and sand, which must be supplied within ten business days of order placement, adhering to specific delivery times and procedures. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the cemetery's operations and ensuring timely services for veterans' burials and headstone settings. Interested vendors, particularly those classified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), should contact David Boyd at david.boyd7@va.gov for further details regarding the presolicitation process.

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    The document outlines the requirements for procuring materials for burials and headstone settings at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. The contractor is tasked with delivering various materials—including lawn mix topsoil, crushed rock, and sand—within ten business days of receiving an order. Deliveries must occur on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with specific ordering procedures mandated. The Cemetery's Foreman or Director will initiate requests via email, ensuring accurate information is communicated and confirmed with the vendor. Additionally, submittals for topsoil must include a specification sheet detailing analysis data, while bulk deliveries require weight tickets. This procurement ensures that Tahoma National Cemetery can maintain its services in a timely manner, reflecting the federal government's commitment to supporting national veterans' cemeteries.
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