Contact and place of performance
Charnell Cunningham
Sarasota 34241
Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is conducting a market survey for interested vendors capable of providing Concrete Grave liners at the Sarasota National Cemetery located at 9810 State Road, Sarasota, FL 34241. The contractor shall provide a...
View moreThe purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to: NAICS 327390 (Other Concrete Product Manufacturing), with size standards of 500 employees. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more SDVOSB or VOSB, who are certified on SBA s VetCert, Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov), can perform the project at a fair and reasonable price, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. Interested vendors shall submit your firm capability statement, past performance experience and complete the information attached. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM.gov and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal nor solicitation of offerors.
This notice is to assist the NCA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to [email protected] by March 27, 2026 at 10:00a.m. EST.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing concrete grave liners for Sarasota National Cemetery in Florida. This Sources Sought notice, identified by solicitation number 36C78626Q0041, seeks vendors to supply all labor and materials for new pre-cast concrete grave liners in three specific inside dimensions: GL2 (30x86), GL7 (35x90), and GL8 (39x93). The primary objective is to gauge interest from various business classifications, including HUBZone, 8(a), small, veteran-owned (VOSB), and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), specifically those capable of performing under NAICS 327390 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing. The project is also classified under PSC 9930 MEMORIALS; CEMETERIAL AND MORTUARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
The contractor will be responsible for delivering grave liners that are compatible with cemetery interment operations, ensuring all work occurs between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Delivery schedules must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative at least 24 hours in advance to avoid interfering with cemetery operations. The scope includes requirements for the contractor to replace any liners damaged during delivery at no cost to the government and to maintain responsibility for any damage caused to cemetery grounds or facilities during performance. All activities must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and the contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
Responses to this market survey are due by March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Submissions should be directed to Charnell Cunningham and must include a firm capability statement, past performance experience, and the completed documentation provided in the two attachments: 36C78626Q0041.docx and Fill-in - Grave Liners.docx. This notice is for information-gathering purposes to assist the government in making acquisition decisions and determining if the requirement can be set aside for SDVOSBs or VOSBs certified through the SBA’s Veteran Small Business Certification program. All performance will take place at the Sarasota National Cemetery located at 9810 State Road, Sarasota, FL 34241.
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