Purchase Order 36C78620P0194

The National Cemetery Administration awarded a $54,620 firm fixed-price purchase order to Merz Vault Company, Inc., a veteran-owned grave liner manufacturer based in Salem, Illinois, for removal, installation, and concrete work at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Lemay Township, Missouri. The contract, which was set aside for total small business, was awarded on October 1, 2019, with an ultimate completion date of November 24, 2020. This procurement supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' mission to maintain and operate national cemeteries by providing essential grave liner supply and installation services necessary for veteran interments.

Merz Vault Company has established itself as a key supplier to the National Cemetery Administration, specializing in the production and installation of concrete grave liners and burial vault materials across the VA's cemetery system. The company's selection for this Jefferson Barracks project reflects its track record of delivering critical cemetery operational support, and the small business set-aside designation underscores the VA's commitment to engaging small enterprises in its veteran services infrastructure. This purchase order represents one of numerous contract awards the company has received from the National Cemetery Administration, ranging in value and scope to support ongoing interment operations.