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36C78624Q50113 Page 1 of Page 59 of 123 Page 1 of GENERAL INFORMATION: Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation Solicitation Number: 36C78624Q0021 Post Date: 3/12/2024 Original Response Date: 3/2... 36C78624Q50113 Page 1 of Page 59 of 123 Page 1 of GENERAL INFORMATION: Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation Solicitation Number: 36C78624Q0021 Post Date: 3/12/2024 Original Response Date: 3/29/2024 Applicable NAICS: 327390 Classification Code: 9930 Set Aside Type: None Period of Performance: Base: 11 April 2024- 10 April 2025, Four, One Year Options Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle, VA 22172 Place of Performance: Great Lakes National Cemetery Address: 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442 Attachments: Attachment A Price Schedule Graveliners Attachment B Statement of Work Mass Concrete Graveliners Attachment C Wage Determination SCA 2015-4045 Attachment D -- Past Performance Questionnaire Graveliners This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 36C78624Q0021. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2024-03 (eff. 2/23/2024). NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The (NAICS) code for this procurement is 327390. The business size standard number of employees is 500. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, anticipates the award of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. The awardee shall be issued Task Orders (TOs) for the performance of services during the period of the contract. This Contract is for Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442. DIGNITY CLAUSE: Respect for Headstones and Markers in National Cemeteries; Handling of Markers and Headstones Every action by Offeror personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Offeror employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals. Offerors cannot walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor can they drive over them. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or markers. Use care not to scratch or damage markers in any manner. Offeror shall be responsible for replacing damaged headstones and markers and for restoring turf damaged during performance of this work. Additionally, should any activity result in the exposure and/or damage to any remains, container for remains (e.g., casket or urn), or outer burial container, the Offeror must contact the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or Contracting Officer (CO) for guidance. Any doubts as to proper procedures shall be brought to the attention of the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or CO for guidance or resolution. The Offeror is required to discuss the guidance with employees and/or subcontractors and have each employee sign a statement of compliance and deliver the signed statement to the COR before work may begin. Contracted Site Supervisor will ensure that no Offeror personnel work will cause any funeral, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised. A list of scheduled ceremonies will be provided the week prior to the event, and a list of scheduled committal services will be provided on the day of the service. The Site Supervisor shall communicate not less than daily with the COR, to ask questions and ensure he/she and contracted personnel understands the off-limit areas. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ): Quotes are due to the Contracting officer no later than 12:00PM MST on 3/29/2024. Responses to this announcement will result in a FFP IDIQ Contract. The Government intends to make award without discussions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at sam.gov. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Interested Offerors MUST be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov and must compete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.sam.gov prior to the solicitation closing date. Failure to comply will result in the offeror being considered Non-Responsive. QUOTATION PREPARATON INSTRUCTIONS: Offerors shall submit quotes in four (4) separate Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) documents identifying each .pdf document as Volumes A, Volume B, Volume C, and Volume D. Interested Offerors who fail to submit the four (4) separate .pdf documents will be considered non-responsive. Company Information (Volume A) The following information shall be included in Volume A: Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in www.sam.gov) Complete Company Address (No P.O. Boxes) Duns Number SAM UID Company Point of Contract Name and Title Telephone Number Email Address Company Capabilities Statement One (1) Signed Copy of all Solicitation Amendments One (1) Copy of Completed FAR Clause 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (if applicable). One (1) copy of Completed FAR Provisions 52.212-3 Certifications and Representations or indicate whether contractor has completed the annual representation and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov (copy of current SAM status) One (1) Signed Copy of VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) if your company is a SDVOSB/VOSB In accordance with Public Law 116-183 a Small Business claiming Veterans First Status, Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), must certify in writing that their firm are performing 50 percent of the work. Therefore, Interested Offerors who claim SDVOSB or VOSB status shall provide (1) document stating their compliance with PL 116-183. Failure to provide such document will result in the Interested Offeror being considered Non-Responsive. Should award be made to an SDVOSB or a VOSB who is suspected of violating PL 116-183 this Agency will refer suspected violators to its department s inspector general for investigation and possible fines, suspensions, or debarments. Technical Proposal (Volume B) The following shall be included as part of the Offeror s technical submission, Volume B: The contractor s capability statement, shall not to exceed 15 pages, demonstrating how it will meet the technical requirements of this solicitation. Management plan shall include the managerial and technical qualifications of key personnel to include Resumes. Work Plan/Staffing plan that shall address the man hours, methodology, list of equipment/vehicles to be used, licenses, permits and insurance information Past Performance (Volume C) The following shall be included as part of the Offeror s Past Performance submission, Volume C: Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment D) from at least three (3) references in the last five (5) years. Past Performance information provided must be similar or somewhat similar to the required service(s). Pricing (Volume D) The following information shall be included in Volume D Proposed pricing shall be submitted on the Price/Cost Schedule of Services (Attachment A) EVALUATION PROCESS: 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Oct 2014) a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation that provides the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract resulting from this Solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose Offer/Quote provides the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Quotations/Offers will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which response represents the best as a whole. Quotations/Offerors will be evaluated by performing a direct comparison of one Quotation/Offer with another in a uniform manner to determine which Quotation/Offer provides the government with its needs, as identified in the RFQ. The government reserves the right to consider a response that Quotes or Offers more than the minimum and select that response if it provides a benefit to the government. The government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced Quoter/Offer that provides additional benefits. The government also has the discretion to make an award based on whether the lowest priced of the Quotation/Offer having the highest past performance rating possible represents the best benefit to the government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers. 1. Technical Approach 2. Past Performance 3. Price Technical Approach and Understanding of the Work: Offer shall be evaluated in accordance with the criteria contained in the Statement of Work and on how well the technical approach meets the Government requirements. Technical approach will be evaluated for the following: Sub-Factor 1: Demonstrate experience in performing this requirement. Past Performance: Past performance shall be evaluated based on the Offer s technical qualifications on projects within the last 5 years that are comparable in size, complexity, and scope. Past Performance information shall be obtained by the following methods. The Contracting Officer s knowledge of previous experience with the supply or service being acquired. Customer past performance questionnaire replies The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov; or Any other reasonable basis. Price: The proposed price will be evaluated for Reasonableness The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced when despite an acceptable proposal, the price of one or more items is significantly over or understated. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. . SUPPLIES PRICES / COSTS Price Schedule: Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to provide Grave liners at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442. Services will be provided in accordance with all terms, conditions, specifications, requirements and schedules of the contract, including National Cemetery Administration Standard Operating Procedures and Operational Standards & Measures. Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Dec 2022) Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) FAR Clauses 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.216-18 Ordering (AUG 2020) Note: (a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from TBD through TBD. 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020) (a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 4/1/2024 through 3/31/2029. (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control. (c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when (1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail; (2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor s fax number; or (3) If sent electronically, the Government either (i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or (ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor s email address. (d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract. (End of Clause) C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995) (a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $1,100.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract. (b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor (1) Any order for a single item in excess of $1,100.00; (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $144,200.00; or (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 5 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section. (c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section. (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source. (End of Clause) C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995) (a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. (b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum." (c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. (d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 3/31/2029. 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991) VAAR Clauses 852.212-70 Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (APR 2020) 852.201-70 Contracting Officers Representative (DEC 2022) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) 852.208-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors Orders or BPAs (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) 852.208-71 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factor Commitments Orders and BPAs (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (JAN 2023) 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018) 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (OCT 2019) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JUNE 2023) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (Addendum to FAR 52.212-1) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (OCT 1995) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEPT 2006) VAAR Provisions 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) (End of Addendum to 52.212-1) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEC 2022) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2023) (DEVIATION) (JAN 2024) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (2) 52.204 23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115 91). (3) 52.204 25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115 232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015). (5) 52.232 40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [] (1) 52.203 6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655). [] (2) 52.203 13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509). [] (3) 52.203 15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) [X] (4) 52.203 17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community see FAR 3.900(a). [X] (5) 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109 282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). [] (6) [Reserved] [] (7) 52.204 14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111 117, section 743 of Div. C). [] (8) 52.204 15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111 117, section 743 of Div. C). [X] (9) 52.204 27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117 328). [] (10) 52.204 28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115 390, title II). [] (11)(i) 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115 390, title II). [] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204 30. [X] (12) 52.209 6, Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). [] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313). [] (14) [Reserved] [] (15) 52.219 3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a). [X] (16) 52.219 4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). [] (17) [Reserved] [] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6. [] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). [] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7. [] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). [] (21)(i) 52.219 9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). [] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9. [] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9. [] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219 9. [] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219 9. [] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). [] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13. [] (23) 52.219 14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s). [] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). [] (25) 52.219 27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f). [X] (26) (i) 52.219 28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). [] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219 28. [] (27) 52.219 29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). [] (28) 52.219 30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). [] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). [] (30) l(26) 52.219 33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s). [X] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755). [x] (32) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION) (JAN 2024) (E.O. 13126). [X] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). [X] (34)(i) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246). [] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26. [] (35)(i) 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). [] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35. [X] (36)(i) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). [] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36. [X] (37) 52.222 37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). [] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). [X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). [] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). [] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.) [] (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) [] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) [] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [] (44)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13. [] (45)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14. [] (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). [] (47)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). [] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16. [X] (48) 52.223 18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513). [] (49) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [] (50) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693). [] (51)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). [] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3. [] (52)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). [] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225 1. [X] (53)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. [] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved]. [] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3. [] (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2023) of 52.225-3. [] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3. [] (54) 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). [X] (55) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). [] (56) 52.225 26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). [] (57) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). [] (58) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). [] (59) 52.229 12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021). [] (60) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805). [] (61) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805). [X] (62) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [] (63) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [] (64) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [] (65) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). [] (66) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)). [] (67)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). [] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64. [] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits [] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). [] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022). [] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706). [] (9) 52.226 6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisitio...

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THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). This is a SOURCES SO... THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS Code 327390 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (500 employees) **Responses to this notice shall include Sources Sought number 36C78624Q0021 in the subject line of the email no later than 2/22/2024 @ 11:00am MST. **The following shall be provided in the capabilities statement or in body of email: Company name Address Point of contact Phone, fax, and email DUNS number/ UIE number Type of Large or small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business? Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. Provide any relevant FSS, NAC, GSA Contract vehicles the company holds if applicable. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solutions you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. List any available options to meet needs as outlined in the statement of work. Please provide sample pricing per each size. Please include any questions about the statement of work below. ************************************************************************************* NCA MWD SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) PURCHASE CONCRETE GRAVE LINERS & LIDS GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, MI 48442 October 17, 2023 NCA MISSION NCA honors Veterans and their eligible family members with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our Nation. SOW STANDARDS National Cemeteries are National Shrines. The standards of maintenance, appearance and operational procedures performed by the Contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nation s concern for those interned there. For this reason, the Contractor s strict adherence to the specifications shall be required and shall be essential. PRODUCT Concrete grave liners fabricated in strict accordance with the following GSA Federal Specifications and Commercial Item Description (CID): FSC 3990 METRIC A-A-30194 July 26, 1993 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION GSA Commercial Item Description A-A-30194: Type-I, Style-I, Liner, Grave, Concrete. The General Services Administration has provided the use of this commercial item description as a replacement for VA Specification X1708G for concrete. This commercial item description describes Concrete Graveliners intended for use in national cemeteries to prevent the sinkage of soil in graves. Salient characteristics. LINER, GRAVE, CONCRETE - Shall be constructed from reinforced concrete utilizing Portland Cement. Cement will be of commercial quality using steel and/or polypropylene reinforcement. In addition, the material(s) used in the production of concrete graveliners shall be impervious to any destructive action of the natural elements possibly contained in the cemetery soil which can range from extreme acidic to extreme alkaline conditions. Concrete graveliners must be properly cured for 28 days before delivery and the concrete must have a minimum compression strength of 31, 027 kilopascal (kPa) or 4,500 pound force/square inch (PSI). Style 1 - Box with separate lid Style 2 - Dome with a base Style 3 - Dome without a base SIZES Small Liner 147 cm (52 in) by 51 cm (20 in) by 46 cm (18 in) Medium Liner 218 cm (86 in) by 76 cm (30 in) by 61 cm (24 in) Oversize Liner 229 cm (90 in) by 86 cm (34 in) by 66 cm (26 in) Extra Large Liner 244 cm (96 in) by 91 cm (36 in) by 71 cm (28 in) XXL Liner 229 cm (90 in) by 102 cm (40 in) by 76 cm (30 in) Internal dimensions listed above are nominal for the standard sizes and small variances are (cont d.) permitted in the use of standard commercial products providing size permits use of standard caskets. UNIT: EACH WORKMANSHIP Graveliners shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability. PRODUCTION SPECIFICATION The following must be included as part of the bid: Type of material or materials Material specifications Methods of construction Testing procedures and findings Performance. Graveliners furnished will be designed for a maximum burial depth of 2.13 m (84 in) from the bottom of the liner, with minimum soil cover of 46 cm (18 in), be capable of structurally withstanding passage of an axle load of 5.0 metric tons (11,000 Ibs.) after burial and provide for ease of installation. Liners will have a sufficient weight bearing surface area to prevent sinkage. This area may vary depending upon soil conditions, but in all cases, will be capable of passing the functional test specified in paragraphs entitled "Functional tests" in order to perform this function in place after installation. The ongoing static loads in this environment include the weight of the backfill, changes in the water table, and pressures from the freeze thaw cycle where applicable. In addition, the graveliner shall be designed to withstand the dynamic, differential and impact loads and stresses which are exerted upon a unit during the interment process. Such loads and stresses include compaction of the (backfill) soil, excavation of adjoining gravesite, as well as the pressures and forces exerted by normal cemetery excavation, compaction and maintenance equipment. Graveliner designs shall be such as to prevent any potential sinkage due to chiseling (The sinkage process caused because of insufficient surface area contact with the bottom of the grave.) and fatigue creep (The long run sagging process of the weight bearing surface area). Design and Construction. Graveliners will meet the performance requirements. The combination of the design shape, design thickness, structure and material shall be capable of supporting the required 2.27 metric tons (5,000 Ibs.) center load pressure test and the axle load test of 5.0 metric tons (11,000 Ibs.), plus the superimposed earth load. Both the exterior dimensions and the weight of the graveliner shall be kept to a minimum in accordance with the normal internal dimension standards specified above in Paragraph labeled "Salient characteristics" and the required structural strength specified above. Design contours and shapes will be such as to eliminate any possible back-fill voids, settling, sinking, floating or raising of the graveliner once interred. The graveliners and parts thereof will have provisions to facilitate both the ease of installation and removal of the unit and its component parts. All lifting apparatus must be adequately anchored in the unit to sufficiently withstand the stresses of lifting and placing the unit. Graveliners will have knockout holes to permit drainage. Inscription. The date of manufacture will be permanently recorded on the graveliner so that the contractor can identify his product according to the date of production. (cont d.) PRICING Pricing is all-inclusive, to include fabrication, transportation, delivery, inspection, and any corrective work. Installation will NOT be included in the price. Installation will be done by cemetery employees. QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE PROVISIONS. Responsibility for Inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use its own facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, with prior approval of the Cemetery Director. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. Records. Records of examinations and tests performed by or for the contractor shall be maintained by the contractor and made available to the Government, upon the Government's request, at any time, or from time to time, during the performance of the contract and for a period of three years after delivery of the supplies to which such records relate. Inspection. Inspection, as used herein, is defined as both examination (such as visual or auditory investigation without the use of special laboratory appliances or procedures) and testing (determination by technical means of physical and chemical properties) of the item. Preproduction Sample. When specified a preproduction sample will be required and will be examined and tested in accordance with this specification. The preproduction sample will be representative of the production article. However, the requirements for furnishing a preproduction sample may be waived as to a bidder if: a. The bidder states in the bid that the product offered is the same as a product previously furnished to the procuring activity under a prior contract, and the bidder identifies the contract. b. The contracting officer determines that such product meets the requirements of the specification. Tests. Tests shall be conducted to determine compliance with these commercial item description requirements. Where feasible, the same sample shall be used for the determination of two or more test characteristics. Testing of Components. Upon request, the supplier will furnish a certification of compliance, issued by an independent testing laboratory or an approved testing program. This would include an analysis for all characteristics of material specified and applicable referenced specifications. The Government reserves the right to verify the correctness of such certificates of compliance and analysis. Approved grave liners are subject to both random compliance and complete re-testing. The graveliners will conform to the following American Society for Testing and Materials (cont d.) (ASTM) Standards. ASTM C 33 - Standard Specifications for Concrete Aggregate ASTM C 39 - Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM C 40 - Standard Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Cement ASTM C 94 - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete ASTM C 150 - Standard Specification for Portland ASTM C 173 - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method ASTM C 231 - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method ASTM C 260 - Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete ASTM C 330 - Standard Specification for lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete ASTM C 494 - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete Sampling for Examination. Sampling for examination shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-1 05, with an AQL of 1.0 (percent defective) and an inspection level of S-1. Examination of Furnished Product. Graveliners will be examined for the defects listed below. Whenever a deviation to specified requirements is noted, correction will be made. Failure to make corrections will be cause for rejection: Size/dimensions not as specified. Materials not as specified. Production date not inscribed or otherwise permanently recorded. Drainage holes not provided. Surface contains foreign inclusions, spalling, holes, cracks, large voids, or other evidence of poor manufacture. Provisions to facilitate installation and removal not provided. Functional Test. Upon request, a functional load test will be made at the contractor's expense under the observation of the contracting officer, or his/her representative, to insure the graveliner, as furnished, will be capable of supporting load weight stated in paragraph entitled "Design and construction". The functional test will consist of two loading conditions: (a) Unconfined loading. (Center Load Pressure Test) Place base on 10.16 cm (4 in) x 10.16 cm (4 in), spaced approximately 0.305 m (12 in), from each end of the test product. Place cover on base. The producer may choose to use a temporary gasket material in the sealant (tongue and groove) area of a graveliner in place of the permanent sealant. Cushion material should be used to assure that a 0.093 sq. m (1 sq ft); bearing plate will uniformly load the test unit. Special care should be taken for units with arch-shaped tops or carapaces. A hydraulic ram will be pressurized until the ram engages the bearing place and will be set at a preload pressure of 226.8 kg (500 lb.) for a minimum of one minute. The inspector will add additional pressure to the test unit in 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) increments. This pressure will be added gradually, taking at least thirty (30) seconds to (cont d.) add each additional 226.8 kg (500 lb.) load. Once the 226.8 kg (500 lb.) increment has been added, the test unit should be allowed a minimum of one minute at rest prior to the next load increase. This procedure should be repeated until the full 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) load has been properly applied. The concrete graveliner must withstand the 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) of static load on the 0.93 m (36 in), section at the critical load area for a minimum of five (5) minutes without failure. (b) Confined loading. The liner shall be placed on a flat surface below ground and covered with a granular soil material. The soil will be compacted thoroughly around and on top of the liner to a thickness of 46 cm (18 in). A wheeled tractor or truck with an axle load of 5.0 metric tons (11,000 Ibs.) will then be passed over the covered liner for a minimum of twenty (20) times in repetition. The liner must not show any signs of material overstress or cracking. Upon completion of Confined loading test the adjacent "gravesite" will then be excavated to a maximum depth of 2.13 m (84 in), exposing the longitudinal side of the tested unit for a period of no less than twenty-four (24) hours. The unit must not exhibit any signs of potential material fatigue, creep, chiseling, excessive deflection, scratching or infringement of the adjacent gravesite. The contracting officer or his/her designated representative at any time may make unannounced inspections of the contractor's plant. Contractor Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and conforms to the producer's own drawings, specification, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract. Regulatory Requirements. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act - If the product covered by this document has been determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be under its jurisdiction, the offeror/contractor shall comply, and be responsible for compliance by its subcontractors/suppliers, with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, and regulations promulgated there under. In addition, the offeror/contractor shall comply, and be responsible for compliance by its contractors/suppliers, with the requirements of all other applicable Federal, State, and local statues, ordinances, and regulations. Recovered Materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered material in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 23.4 to the maximum extent practical. Packaging and Packing. Graveliners will be palleted or otherwise prepared for shipping in accordance with standard commercial practice to ensure carrier acceptance and safe delivery in containers complying with rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation. Marking. Shipping containers will be marked in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial practice. The production date will be inscribed or otherwise permanently marked on each component which makes up a graveliner. (cont d.) Copies of Federal Standard No. 376, Preferred Metric Units for General Use by the Federal Government and Federal Test Standard 191 are available from General Services Administration Business Service Centers in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Seattle, WA. Copies of Specifications and Standards are also available from Department of Defense Single Stock Point. Special Assistance Desk, telephone (215) 697-2667 or 2179 will provide you adequate information by mail or Tele-Specs mode. Copies of United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) regulations may be obtained from: USPC, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852, USA. Ordering data. Purchasers should select the preferred options permitted herein, and include the following information in procurement documents: Title, number, and date of this commercial item description Type, style and size. The unit price is all-inclusive and covers the production and transportation. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS It shall be the Contractor s responsibility to keep pace with the burial and grave liner requirements of GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, MI 48442, by furnishing and delivering concrete grave liners and lids at said location to remain in close proximity to excavation crews as customarily required by National Cemetery policy. Normally several crews are used daily for excavations, which will result in grave liners being installed in different Sections of the cemetery at or near the same time. GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY gravesites measure 3' x 8' deep and will require exact preciseness in placement of grave liners. Grave depths are generally seven feet deep, however, may occasionally exceed seven feet. DAMAGES CAUSED BY CONTRACTOR'S NEGLECT In the event damages result to the units and/or gravesites (cave-in's), surrounding areas, headstones, or to third parties due to neglect by the contractor, restitution will be required at no cost to the agency. Changes in schedules, work assignments or delays of daily operation must not occur under any circumstances. The contractor will repair any turf damaged; by back-filling with clean dirt, compacting, seed and straw matting. Contractor will be allowed to use cemetery material for this task. TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND HANDLING Units shall be transported, and handled to prevent damage to surfaces, edges, and corners and to prevent the development of stresses and cracks. The Contractor shall provide temporary bracing protection devices and measures as necessary to prevent damage to the units during handling and transportation.  Contractor is responsible for transportation and handling of units such that any negligence on the Contractor s part, shall be corrected at the Contractor s expense. Use the designed crypt lifting cable to transport grave liners.  On the job site, forklift handling of grave liners may be approved by the VA upon demonstration that no crypt damages will be incurred. STORAGE REJECTION Grave liners may be stored on the cemetery grounds, upon APPROVAL from Cemetery Director ONLY. All damaged or rejected units shall be removed, without exception, from the cemetery grounds. All rejected units will be indicated (marked in such a manner), as mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Cemetery Director. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS All work shall be performed during normal cemetery hours of operation, 8:00AM through 4:00PM local time Monday through Friday, and certain weekend and holidays, as required (See FEDERAL HOLIDAYS). Work performed during non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays, will be at the approval of the COR. The contractor will normally be notified of unit requirements to be delivered the day prior to need. In instances when approval from the Cemetery Director tasks the contractor with grave liner removal, the contractor shall be required to remove the grave liner from the gravesite at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor agrees to phase all work in such a manner as not to impact on or interfere with cemetery operations. The contractor shall not operate equipment, machinery, or otherwise perform contract work within 250 feet of any ongoing interment service. The COR may coordinate with contractor s performance in specific areas of the cemetery to ensure smooth cemetery operations. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS (Holidays observed by the Federal Government) New Year's Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Third Monday in January Presidents Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day 19th day of June Independence Day 4th day in July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11th day in November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25th day of December If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a National holiday. I. PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON CEMETERY GROUNDS Conduct: GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY is a National Shrine. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) are national shrines that honors Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. The standards of work, appearance, and procedures performed by Contractors at National Cemeteries shall reflect this nation s concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, Contractor s personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability at all times. As the work being performed is at a National Cemetery all Contractor s employee must always look professional and neat in appearance; and be fully clothed to include upper garment to cover the body from the waist to neck and long pants or slacks. The Contractor shall require its employees, including subcontractors, to wear distinctive visible identification at all times for easy identification while on NCA premises. Contractor and Contractor s personnel (including subcontractor and their employees) shall be required to adhere to the standards of dress and conduct while performing work on the National Cemetery. These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C. Section 218. Contractor s personnel shall: be fully clothed at all times, to include long slacks or pants and shirt, buttoned up from neck to waist. Clothing will be clean each day. Any soiled clothing should be Cemetery work-related that day. Tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Tee-shirts will have the company logo visibly displayed. Shoes/boots will have no holes or loose soles. Steel-toed shoes shall be required in accordance with OSHA. Contractor employees shall maintain personal hygiene. not engage in loud or boisterous behavior or use profane or abusive language. Shall show proper reverence during committal service. not eat or drink beverages except water or non-alcoholic drinks while in work area or in sight of committal service area during a service. Use of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited. not lean, sit or stand on or against headstones, markers, or monuments. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or monuments at any time. Contractor personnel shall not drive over headstones, markers, or monuments. only smoke in smoking areas, as designated by the COR. All other areas are designated as NO SMOKING. Contractor must discuss the guidance in this paragraph with its employees and all subcontractors. Any doubts as to proper procedures shall be brought to the attention of the COR and Contracting Officer for guidance or resolution. Contractor and subcontractor employee shall sign a Statement of Compliance (if applicable); and shall deliver the signed statements to the COR before work may begin or before any new employee is allowed to work on Cemetery grounds. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required. Contractor is expected to remove any employees from the Cemetery for cause, to include, but not limited to, safety violations, other misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government. If the Contractor fails to act in this regard, or the reason for a removal is immediately required to protect the interests of the Government, the COR may communicate the removal of an employee from the premises. Contractor s objections to any such action will be referred to the Contacting Officer for final resolution; however, the Contractor will first immediately comply with the COR s communication pending the Contacting Officer final resolution at a later time or date. The Contractor will not be due any type of compensation for their costs incurred as a result of an employee being removed for cause; unless the removal is communicated by the COR and is later found invalid and/or unreasonable by the Contracting Officer. Metric Products Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be conducted on an equal basis with those manufactured inch-pound units, providing they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of Federal Standard No. 376, and all other requirements of this document are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the contracting officer, in conjunction with the COR, who will accept or reject the product. Packaging and Marking Grave liners will be prepared for shipping in accordance with the Commercial Item Description (CID) No. A-A-30194. Grave liners and lids shall be marked in accordance with the CID. (cont d.) J. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Representatives of the Contracting Officer: The VA Contracting Officer will designate one (or more) representatives to serve as the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or providing general guidance the work to be performed under the contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitations of the COR s authority. A copy of the designation(s) shall be furnished to the Contractor at time of award. The COR may communicate and arrange the Contractor s work schedule in specific areas of the cemetery to coordinate with daily cemetery activities and operations. Duties and responsibilities of the COR include day-to-day monitoring of the contract as follows: (i) Providing contract oversight and technical guidance to the Contractor. (ii) Placing orders for services. (iii) Verification / certification of payments to the Contractor for services rendered. (iv) Assuring that any changes effecting work involved, price, terms and/or conditions under the contract are not implemented before written authorization is issued by the Contracting Officer. All administrative contract functions are the responsibility of the VA Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the contract, including those involving no-cost changes, increases and decreases in cost or level of services provided, termination or extension of the contract (in part or in whole) and decisions concerning claims or disputes, must be provided in writing by the Government Contracting Officer. (c) Site Manager: The Contractor shall provide a Site Manager who will be always on-site during contract performance. The Site Manager shall be responsible for the following: (i) Communicating, overseeing and coordinating the work involved. (ii) Staying abreast of all upcoming cemetery functions including special holiday events and interment activities. (iii) Ensuring that contract work does not cause any committal service, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised. (d) The Site Manager shall reassign work throughout the rest of the Cemetery so that productive use of labor and equipment is assured, and downtime is avoided. If the Contractor fails to reassign employees away from an event in a timely fashion, the COR may then do so. Communication & Coordination of Work with COR: Communication with the COR (or designee) is strongly encouraged. Burial activities at NCA shall take precedence over contract work activities. Work activity and noise shall not disturb burial services. Trucks and workmen shall be prohibited from passing through the service area during this period. Notwithstanding the Contractors responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The Government will provide, at the time of contract award, a list of Government personnel to act as COR. K. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Performance Period: The term of this contract shall be for a period from Date of contract award through 364 calendar days. Contractor shall submit an invoice at the end of each month. Delivery of all items under this contract is FOB Destination and is subject to inspection and acceptance by the NCA Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). BASE PERIOD: Date of Award thru 364 calendar days END OF SOW