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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Presolicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 South East District. Nashville National Cemetery, FY18 National Shrine Project - Turf 22556 36C78618R0253 05-18-2018 N 561730 National Cemetery Administration Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556 Henry Dukes henry.dukes@va.gov Nashville National Cemetery 1420 Gallatin Road, South Madison, TN 37115

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henry.dukes@va.gov

FY18 NATIONAL SHRINE PROJECT - NASHVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY

henry.dukes@va.gov

FY18 NATIONAL SHRINE PROJECT - NASHVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY

The National Cemetery Administration has issued a FY18 National Shrine Project for Designated Turf Renovation at the Nashville National Cemetery. Reference the National Shrine Solicitation Number: 36C78618R0253.

Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment; materials and supplies to renovate designated sections of turf of the Nashville National Cemetery, Madison, Tennessee.

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Chattanooga National Cemetery intends to award a fixed price contract to renovate designated sections of turf which include the area within the historical wall/fence area and border area to roadway

Summary of Work:

Contractor will renovate designated sections of turf (border areas include the area from roadways/fence to interment area) within the historical wall/fence turf areas.

The contractor shall provide all supervision, professional advice/guidance, labor, parts, materials, equipment, and personnel, to provide these services.

Cemetery Location: These services will be performed at:

Nashville National Cemetery 1420 Gallatin Road, South Madison, TN 37115

SEE ATTACHMENTS AND BURIAL SECTION DRAWINGS WHEN SOLICITATION IS RELEASED ON OR AROUND 19 APRIL 2018.

Upon receiving Notice to Proceed (NTP) under this contract, the Contractor and Site Manager shall contact the COR(s) to visit the site and plan the work schedule. The contractor will have all work/services completed, not to exceed 365 calendar days.

Performance shall be in accordance with the requirements, conditions, terms and representations contained in this solicitation.

The Contractor is responsible for supplying all equipment, personnel, tools, supplies and materials necessary to perform the services required by this contract.

Contractor-furnished items necessary to perform work as required under this contract shall be furnished, maintained and operated by the Contractor and shall be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable OSHA, Federal, State, County, City laws, ordinances and regulations.

Materials and supplies procured for the performance of the contract by the Contractor shall be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances and regulations.

The Contractor is responsible for the supply, maintenance and repair of all Contractor-owned equipment. This includes, minor maintenance/repair and minor operating parts for equipment such as lubrication, oil changes, spark plugs, gaskets, cotter pins/keys, electric extension cords, etc., to keep all equipment in good operational condition throughout the period of performance of this contract.

Contractor Staging area location must be approved by the COR. Contractor shall base operations out of this staging area, using it for materials and equipment storage, administration, employee toilets, trash dumpster area, employee parking, employee lunch/break area, etc. Because of the limited area of the cemetery for staging the contractor may have to secure/arrange an alternate location off site at his expense for spoils or other material/equipment storage.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all its motor vehicles and equipment meet State inspection, safety, licensing, registration, and insurance requirements.

The Government will award this solicitation as a Firm Fixed Price Service Contract in accordance with the criteria contained in 52.212-2.

This acquisition is 100% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 561730. Size standard is $7.5 Million. Electronic solicitations will be available for download from Federal Business Opportunities http://www.FedBizOpps.gov on or around April 19, 2018. Responses to the solicitation are due by 2:00 P.M. EST, May 18, 2018. Offeror’s are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments to the solicitation which is available at FedBizOpps.

No telephone requests will be accepted. Any questions should be sent via email and addressed to: Henry Dukes, Contracting Officer in writing at henry.dukes@va.gov.

Prospective offeror’s must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov.

Offers received from concerns that are not Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns shall not be considered. SDVOSBs must be verified for ownership and control and listed in the Vendor Information Pages at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov prior to the due date for proposals. (See Provision 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.)

Electronic solicitations will be available for download from http://www.fbo.gov on or about April 19, 2018. No paper copies will be issued. Offeror’s are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information at http://www.fbo.gov. Proposals are due at 2:00 P.M. EST on May 18, 2018.

All proposals must be submitted through the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Management System (eCMS) Vendor Portal website to be considered.

Please go to the VA eCMS Vendor Portal website at https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov to register. Once on the webpage, proceed to the Vendor Portal Login section located on the far left side of the webpage and click on ‘Request a user account’ to register.

Information shall be submitted in the manner requested in INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS. Failure to submit all documentation required as required so may result in your submission being determined technically non-responsive and removed from further consideration.

SPECIAL NOTICE: If Contractor encounters problems with the Vendor Portal please mail or e-mail your proposal to:

Henry Dukes U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556

Or

Henry.Dukes@va.gov

THREE (3) PRE-BID SITE VISIT: Pre-bid site visit inspection are highly recommended, please contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to schedule visit for the following dates:

· Wednesday, 25 April 2018 at 11:00 AM CST

· Wednesday, 2 May 2018 at 11:00 AM CST

· Wednesday, 9 May 2018 at 11:000 AM CST

· On the day of the site visit, please meet at the administration building.

NOTE:

All Questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted by COB Thursday, 10 May 2018 to henry.dukes@va.gov any questions sent after this date will not be considered.

DESIGNATED CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

· Mr. Kevin L. Ritchey, Primary COR at Kevin.Ritchey@va.gov or

· Ms. Donna Coleman, Alternate COR at Donna.coleman1@va.gov

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