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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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CHECK

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration

Contracting Services

18434 Joplin Road

Triangle VA 22172

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration

Contracting Services

18434 Joplin Road

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78621Q0061

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Post the correct solicitation for offsite inscription for Eagle Point and Roseburg National Cemeteries

Any information that has been updated or corrected in the SOW is in red. The drawing from the original solicitation are still valid. (See page 3-73)

2. Post the question and answer #1. (See page 2)

All due dates for questions and the solicitation submission remain the same.

Question #1

1. I read where the bidder needs to be within 75 miles of the cemeteries. The distance between the two cemeteries is 101 miles. So the only companies that can bid need to be in between the two places? I'm in central CA, and I am 481 miles from the cemeteries, which is a 1 day transport. Is the 75 miles distance stated incorrect?

ANSWER: The miles criteria has been removed.

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. DUNS: DUNS+4:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 71

7861-0227

7861-0228

Marcia Hall 703-630-9342 02-22-2021

1:30 PM EST

43C1

NCA Contracting Service

18434 Joplin Rd

X 100

Y

327991

500 Employees

X

N/A

Eagle Point National Cemetery

Roseburg National Cemetery

43C1

NCA Contracting Service

18434 Joplin Rd

Triangle, VA 22172

43C1 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer

-campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1-877-752-0900

See CONTINUATION Page

This solicitation is to perform offsite inscription of government furnished headstones for Eagle Point and

Roseburg National Cemeteries.

Questions due by February 8, 2021 at 1:30 EST PM only to

Marcia.Hall@va.gov

Quotes are due by February 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM EST and must

Be submitted via email to Marcia.Hall@va.gov

Please fill this out:

DUNS:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

PHONE #:

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

Marcia Hall

Contract Officer

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 SCHEDULE OF PRICES

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SBA ACT 8(d)(13)(B)

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT

2018)

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.4 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.5 52.216-21 REQUIREMENTS (OCT 1995)

C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.7 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.8 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.247-72 MARKING DELIVERABLES (OCT 2018)

C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 .................................................................................................................... Definitions

Attachment 2 .......................................................................................................................Drawings

Attachment 3 ................................................................................... Past Performance Questionnaire

Attachment 4 ............................................................................ Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.4 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Submission Information

Rating Standards

E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (NOV 2020)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT:

Marcia Hall

Contracting Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCA Contracting Service

18434 Joplin Rd

Triangle VA 22172

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management,

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

Other [X] monthly after acceptance by Government

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/

5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

6. CONTENTS OF INVOICE:

• Contractor Information (Name, Complete Address, Telephone Number, Taxpayer Identification

Number)

• Date of Invoice

• Date of Period of Invoice Performance

• Invoice Number

• Obligation/Invoice Number (Only one purchase order may be included on each invoice submitted)

• Cemetery Name

• Unit Cost

• Total Invoice Amount

• Service/Item(s) provided

7. SOLICITATIONS:

Failure to submit all required documentation as required may result in your submission being determined non-responsive and removed from further consideration.

8. MISSING PAGES:

It is the responsibility of the offeror to examine this solicitation to verify that he or she has received all pages. In addition, in compiling this package, some pages may have been duplicated. If the offeror feels that pages are missing or duplicated, the offeror is encouraged to contact the Contracting Officer at the telephone number shown in Block 7B, Standard Form 1449, Solicitation / Contract / Order for

Commercial Items.

9. TIME OF DELIVERY:

Work is to be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., except Federal Holidays.

10. POST AWARD CONFERENCE:

Prior to commencement of work, contract awardee and a representative of all subcontractors are required to attend a post award conference with Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contracting

Officer/Specialist to assure that all parties understand all contractual obligations and the role that each party serves.

11. GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS:

Holidays observed by the Federal Government:

New Year's Day 1 January

Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January

President's Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11 November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 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.

B.2 SCHEDULE OF PRICES

The term of the contract shall be from April 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021 and 4 Option Years of 12 months if exercised.

CLIN DESCRIPTION EST QTY UNIT Unit Price Total Price

Base Year

1 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for Eagle

Point NC

20 EA

2 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

180 EA

3 F1, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point NC

50 EA

4 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point

NC

215 EA

5 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

175 EA

6 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

10 EA

7 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

30 EA

8 A1, Marble, Memorial Wall

Marker for Roseburg NC

5 EA

9 F1, Marker, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

75 EA

10 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

126 EA

11 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

120 EA

Option Year 1

1001 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for Eagle

Point NC

30 EA

1002 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

185 EA

1003 F1, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point NC

76 EA

1004 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point

NC

280 EA

1005 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

235 EA

1006 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

15 EA

1007 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

35 EA

1008 A1, Marble, Memorial Wall

Marker for Roseburg NC

5 EA

1009 F1, Marker, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

80 EA

1010 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

170 EA

1011 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

132 EA

Option Year 2

2001 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for Eagle

Point NC

35 EA

2002 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

190 EA

2003 F1, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point NC

80 EA

2004 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point

NC

290 EA

2005 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

245 EA

2006 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

15 EA

2007 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

40 EA

2008 A1, Marble, Memorial Wall

Marker for Roseburg NC

5 EA

2009 F1, Marker, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

85 EA

2010 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

175 EA

2011 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

135 EA

Option Year 3

3001 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for Eagle

Point NC

40 EA

3002 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

195 EA

3003 F1, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point NC

85 EA

3004 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point

NC

300 EA

3005 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

255 EA

3006 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

20 EA

3007 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

45 EA

3008 A1, Marble, Memorial Wall

Marker for Roseburg NC

5 EA

3009 F1, Marker, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

90 EA

3010 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

180 EA

3011 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

140 EA

Option Year 4

4001 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for Eagle

Point NC

45 EA

4002 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

200 EA

4003 F1, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point NC

90 EA

4004 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Eagle Point

310 EA

4005 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Eagle Point NC

305 EA

4006 J1, Marker, Flat Granite, Thin, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

25 EA

4007 L1, Marker, Small, Flat

Granite, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

50 EA

4008 A1, Marble, Memorial Wall

Marker for Roseburg NC

5 EA

4009 F1, Marker, Flat Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

95 EA

4010 I1, Niche Cover, Marble, Inscriptions for Roseburg

NC

185 EA

4011 U1, Upright, Marble, Headstone, Inscriptions for

Roseburg NC

145 EA

Total Contract Value Total

Base Year

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

Grand Total

CLIN shall be priced in total for inscription, materials, overhead and other items.

Price Breakdown by %:

Inscription EA

Transportation EA

TOTAL 100%

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 Background

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) furnishes headstones, markers and niche covers (monuments) for deceased veterans worldwide.

Memorial wall markers are also furnished to memorialize veterans whose remains are non-recoverable.

2.0 Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to perform off-site inscription services on the following listed types of government furnished blanks for the following cemeteries:

Eagle Point National Cemetery 2763 Riley Road Eagle Point, OR 97524 POC: Andrew Matthews, Director Alternate Contracting Officers Representative (ACOR): David Barnes

(541) 826-2511

Roseburg National Cemetery VA Medical Center 913 Garden Valley Blvd Roseburg, OR 97470 Alternate Contracting Officers Representative (ACOR): David Barnes

(541) 826-2511

• J1 – Marker, Thin Flat Granite

• L1 – Marker, Small Flat Granite

• A1 – Marker, Memorial Wall, Marble

• F1 – Marker, Flat Marble

• I1 – Niche Cover, Marble

• U1 – Marker, Upright Marble

This service includes all labor and materials necessary to provide and deliver, F.O.B.

Destination. Monuments must be inscribed at a facility which is not more than 75 miles from Eagle Point National Cemetery.

This contract covers the period from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 with four one- year options to extend the term of the contract through September 30, 2025.

3.0 General

The Contractor is responsible for:

• Retrieving the government furnished blanks from Eagle Point National Cemetery;

• Providing all labor and materials necessary to inscribe the blank markers, headstones

• Providing all labor, materials needed to package and palletize, if necessary, shipment of inscribed markers, headstones, and niche inscriptions;

• Transporting the completed monument to the required cemetery. All shipments being delivered to either cemetery should be packaged in a manner to avoid weather or transport related damage.

• The contractor is responsible to Ensuring all monuments are taken to the back of the vehicle for off-loading and will ensure that the monuments are undamaged.

3.1 Performance period

The contractor shall have (10) business days, excluding federal holidays, as counted from the date following the day an order is sent to the contractor until the monuments are produced and made available to the cemetery for receiving inspection and acceptance.

3.2 Unit Price

The unit price is all-inclusive and covers the complete inscription ordered, regardless of the total number of lines or characters. The unit price shall be the total price paid for each monument inscribed and delivered FOB Destination.

4.0 Material Specification

4.1 Description: J1, Inscriptions for Thin Flat Granite Marker (12” x 24”x 3”)

4.1.1 Product Code: J1

4.1.2 Drawing No.: A-J1, Rev A, dated 09/04/19

4.2 Description: L1, Inscriptions for Small Flat Granite Marker (12” x 18” x 3”)

4.2.1 Product Code: L1

4.2.2 Drawing No.: A-L1, Rev A dated 09/04/19

4.3 Description: A1, Memorial Wall Marker

4.3.1 Product Code: A1

4.3.2 Drawing No.: A-MW-2 / A-MW-3, dated 08/20/19

4.4 Description: F1, Inscriptions for Flat Marble Marker (12” x 24” x 4”)

4.4.1 Product Code: F1

4.4.2 Drawing No.: A-F1, Rev A. dated 09/04/19

4.5 Description: I1, Niche Cover Inscription Scenarios

4.5.1 Product Code: I1

4.5.2 Drawing No.: A-NCIS-1 / A-NCIS-2. Rev C, dated 08/05/19

4.6 Description: U1, Inscriptions for Upright Marble Headstones (13” x 42” x 4”)

4.6.1 Product Code: U1

4.6.2 Drawing No.: A-U1-1 / A-U1-2, Rev B, dated 08/14/19

4.7 Workmanship

Each monument shall be free from defects in workmanship.

• Chips, cracks, open seams, or abraded edges shall not be permitted and the repair or patching of any such defects is prohibited and shall be cause for rejection.

• Monuments shall be free of ink, oil, crayon marks, dirt, coatings, sealers and stone dust.

• Inscriptions shall be free from defects due to broken or blown out lettering.

• Workmanship and production shall be in accordance with industry standards, practices, and regulatory safety requirements

5.0 Inscription Specification

5.1 Reference Drawings

• Letters, Fonts, Numbers, & Other Characters: A-LFN & OC-1 through 3, dated June 13, 2016

• Emblems: A-EM-1 through 4, dated 12/23/2017; A-EM-5, dated 09/10/2019; A-EM-6, dated 9/04/2019

5.2 Product

The contractor shall inscribe all information as contained on the headstone order. The end or limit of each line shall be indicated on a line-by-line basis as shown on the order. If any deviation from this is encountered, contact the MPS Program Support Unit at MPSProgSupport@va.gov.

Inscriptions shall be made using an air blast abrasion method. The inscription shall be a depth consistent with the technical drawing and shall conform to the character and dimensions of letter, numbers and emblems shown in the technical drawings. Inscription layouts shall conform to scenarios in the contract drawings.

5.3 Lithichrome Application

Lithichrome shall be used on inscriptions provided under this contract. Whenever lithichrome is not required, “NO LITHICHROME” shall be notated in the remarks box of the order. When lithichrome is applied, it shall be N4 or lower as judged against the Munsell Neutral Value Scale, Matte (31-step scale

6.0 Submittals

6.1 Potential Offerors

Potential offerors must submit, at the offeror’s expense, 4 samples as listed below. The samples shall conform to government specifications and shall be submitted for review and approval. The offeror shall mark the sample on the back with an indelible permanent marker to show:

• The solicitation number,

• The vendor’s name, and email address

If the sample arrives damaged or not clearly marked, it will not be considered for review. At that point the contractor’s sample would have failed to have met the submittal requirements for this solicitation and will be removed from further consideration as nonresponsive. All samples are considered best and final and if a sample failed, then another sample cannot be submitted for the requirement.

The following inscription shall be used for these samples’ submission. (Refer to drawings for font character, lines, spacing, and dimensions):

First sample (U1) (24” x 13” x 3/4) Emblem # 33 (Presbyterian Church (USA))

JOSÉ

RAFAEL

QUIÑÓNEZ

2ND LT

US AIR FORCE

VIETNAM

AFGHANISTAN

SEP 14 1947

AUG 31 2015

PURPLE HEART

BELOVED HUSBAND

Second Sample (L1) (18” x 12” x ¾”) Emblem # 33 (Presbyterian Church (USA))

JOSÉ RAFAEL QUIÑÓNEZ

2ND LT US AIR FORCE

AFGHANISTAN

SEP 14 1967 AUG 31 2015

BELOVED HUSBAND & DAD

Third Sample (I1) 15-3/4’ x 11-1/4” x ¾”) Emblem # 33 (Presbyterian Church (USA))

QUIÑÓNEZ

JOSÉ R

2ND LT USAF

VIETNAM

PURPLE HEART

1947 2015

BELOVED HUSBAND

WE’LL MEET AGAIN

Fourth Sample (A1) 11-1/4” x 7-3/4” x ¾”) Emblem # 33 (Presbyterian Church (USA))

IN MEMORY OF

QUIÑÓNEZ JOSÉ R

2ND LT US AIR FORCE

SEP 14 1947 AUG 31 2015

*For the purposes of the evaluation, all samples must be submitted with applied lithichrome.

Failure to meet any of the requirements shall result in the rejection of the sample.

The sample shall establish the acceptable monument for all inscriptions under this contract and shall be the basis for comparison of all inscription services under this contract.

Samples must be received by Memorial Monuments Service (MPS) prior to closing date of solicitation.

All samples submitted must be approved for further consideration of vendor quote/proposal.

NO samples shall be accepted after solicitation closing date.

Note: All samples should be submitted using the dimensions noted above

Once submitted, samples become the property of the Department of Veterans Affairs and shall not be returned. Submit sample and test results to the following address:

National Cemetery Administration

Memorial Products Service 5109 Russell Road

Quantico, VA 22134

6.2 PDF Copies of Drawings

PDF copies of drawings that can be enlarged to clearly show key details will be forwarded to potential vendors upon request. The request should be e-mailed to the NCA Memorial Products

Service (MPS) Program Support Unit at MPSProgSupport@va.gov and shall include the contractor’s name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, and the name / drawing number of the drawing(s). MPS recommends vendors use full size drawings for determining work requirements. An extension to the solicitation’s closing date shall not be granted for failure to request the technical drawings with enough lead time.

7.0 Packaging and Palletizing

7.1 Materials

All monuments shall be packed in accordance with normal industry standards and commercial best practices to assure acceptance by the common carrier.

Non-metal bands shall be secured around the pallet or crate for its entire height (from top to bottom) and two additional bands shall secure the pallet or crating around the width. Banding pressure shall be such that it causes no damage to the edges of the stone when packaged.

Colored materials or materials capable of staining the stone (ex. uncoated cardboard, certain kinds of wood) during outdoor storage are not permitted.

The packaging and crating shall protect the monuments throughout the handling process and during shipment and comply with the National Motor Freight Classification:

• Ensure the pallet is in good condition. The quantity of monuments that can be placed on the pallet shall depend on the pallet’s quality of build and product-to-pallet dimensions.

• Ensure there is no product overhang. The pallet shall be taking the initial side impacts.

• Ensure that the pallet extends 1-2” away from the edges of the product.

• Corrugated board that is being used to wrap around the product shall be 350 PSI double wall corrugated board.

• Reinforce and protect edges of the monuments with corner fiber boards.

• Ensure shipments of multiple monuments are properly unitized and secured firmly to the pallet.

7.2 Single Packaging

Packaging shall consist of a two-part carton constructed of a double wall corrugated board. The front of the carton shall fit completely over the front of the monument with the top, bottom and two side flaps folding over each respective surface to protect at least half of that surface. The back of the carton shall fit completely over the back of the monument with the top, bottom and two side flaps folding over each respective surface of the monument to protect at least half of that surface. The flaps of the carton halves shall be secured with ½” plastic banding or 2” filament tape. Two bands shall be secured around the carton its entire height (from top to bottom) and two additional bands shall secure the carton around the width. Banding pressure shall be such that it causes no damage to the edges of the stone when packaged.

The packaging shall protect the headstones from shipping abuse during multiple shipments and handling and comply with the National Motor Freight Classification.

Monuments that are to be individually shipped must have two stringers or (runners) running the width of the headstone (12” dimension) beginning at 8” from either end. Material used for the stringers, runners or blocks is left up to the contractor and the contractor’s packaging specialists but should be permanently adhered to the cardboard packaging so as to remain in place until the monument is received. This requirement is for convenient pickup to avoid damage when using either a hand truck/dolly or for the forks of a forklift to move the headstone when in transit.

7.3 Palletizing

Each pallet shall not exceed 2,000 lbs. When multiple orders are being shipped to the same consignee or cemetery, headstones are to be shipped together on the same pallet, with sufficient non-steel banding in conjunction with stretch wrap along with individual packaging materials shall be used to prevent damage to the monuments during shipment. Banding shall be in cross-directional pairs, four per pallet ensuring that the banding is routed through the pallet to minimize any movement of the headstones while in transit. Non-staining corner cards are to be provided between the band and the monument at each corner of the banding (uncoated cardboard against the stone is unsatisfactory due to the tendency for discoloration). The following specifications shall be used in conjunction with standard 42” x 48”, 4-way wood pallets.

The weight of markers/headstones placed on the pallet must not exceed what the pallet can hold but, in all cases, shall not more be more than 20 thin flat markers nor more than 9 headstones per pallet.

Protruding metal fasteners must be replaced to avoid tearing the packaging or scratching the monument’s (s’) surface.

The contractor shall ensure non-coloring materials are used for packing and that packing materials are not prone to compression which may cause load shifts or damage from the ensuing loose banding.

The monuments shall be packed in such a manner that any adhesive, glue, or coloring from the packaging does not transfer and adhere to the stone during shipment or during interim storage prior to use. All monuments and packing material shall be contained within the dimensions of the pallet with no overhang. The contractor shall palletize multiple monuments on pallets in good repair with three stringers having lift access capability from all four directions.

The contractor shall replace monuments at no additional cost to the Government if damage is incurred during transport. The MPS Program Support Unit reserves the right to notify the contractor by email within 5 days of any headstones damaged during transportation. Upon notification, the contractor shall replace the damaged monuments within ten (10) calendar days from the date the e-mail was sent by MPS to the contractor.

The front and back of each individual package or on each side of a pallet shall be labeled with the words, HANDLE WITH CARE, in one-inch high red letters. Use of commercially available labels can be used for this requirement.

In addition, the contractor shall ensure the commercial bill of lading is notated with the following statements:

• “The palletized headstones must be moved to the rear of the delivery vehicle to ensure the ability of the receiving business to offload the pallet using a forklift”.

• “In case of delivery problems: call (202)-461-4132 or 202 501 2696 for guidance and follow-up notification with email to MPSProgSupport@va.gov.

• Items damaged during transport must be reported by email to MPSProgSupport and the damaged items must be positively destroyed by the transporter or transporter’s agent.

The contractor shall document such monuments were, “… demolished or pulverized into small pieces and no portion of the inscription remained legible”.

7.4 Labeling

The contractor shall provide a packing list or a shipping label for all packaged monuments. The label shall be at least five (5) inches wide by four (4) inches long with the Order Number, Last Name of the Veteran, and Consignee. Labels shall be completely adhered to the front of the package and shall be over-coated with transparent adhesive tape that completely covers the label to prevent removal, smearing or blurring of the information. Shipping labels shall not be covered or obscured in any way by individual packaging or banding materials that would make the labels unreadable.

For multiple orders that have been palletized, a packing list shall be included and attached to the outside of the shrink-wrapped pallet. The packing list shall include all headstones packed on the pallet: Order Number, Last name of the Veteran and Consignee. Use of a plastic, sealable pouch for the packing list is required to help ensure the packing list is not removed or torn during transit.

For multi orders that have been palletized, a packing list shall be included and attached to the outside of the shrink-wrapped pallet. The packing list shall include at a minimum for all markers and niche inscriptions packed on the pallet: Order Number, Last name of the Veterans and Consignee. Use a plastic, sealable packing list pooch is required to ensure that the packing list is not removed or torn during transit.

8.0 Government Quality Assurance (QA)

8.1 Inspections

Quality assurance (QA) inspections of the contractor’s manufacturing facility and products may be performed by the designated COR of the Memorial Programs Service to assure satisfactory contract performance. The Government reserves the right to inspect the quality of blanks and the inscription process without prior scheduling or notifications to the contractor.

During each QA visit at production sites, a complete assessment of the contractor’s operation shall be made, to include the following areas:

Packaging and palletizing of product that promotes damage-free shipments and compliant with all contractual requirements.

• Execution of quality control procedures.

Maintaining QA records as required, with the records indicating the quality of the headstones as shipped.

When at the contractor’s production facility, the contractor shall assist the designated COR by providing an adequate, well lighted inspection area. Contractor personnel must provide assistance lifting, handling and moving of product.

8.2 Quality System

The contractor must develop and maintain a written inspection system that documents the quality and timeliness of finished products. The Contractor shall provide, to the designated COR of the MPS Program Support Unit, reports on the Contractor’s processing and delivery of orders to the carrier. Weekly reports must be emailed to MPS at MPSProgSupport@va.gov , attention to the designated COR by the close of business, Tuesday of the each week. Should this day fall on a holiday, the report must be submitted no later than the next business day. Each report must include the following information:

• Date order was received

• Obligation number o Last Name o First Name

• Shipment numbers

• Date shipped

• Carrier’s name

• Carrier’s tracking number

• Quantity of orders shipped

• Items damaged during transport and subsequently destroyed

• Quantity of orders pending

• Estimated ship dates for pending orders

• Number of orders cancelled

• If any order is completed late or projected to be completed beyond the contractually required due date, the contractor must identify the reason(s) for the delinquency, what actions are underway to resolve the tardiness, and the projected future date for mailto:MPSProgSupport@va.gov completion (projected completion dates which are before the reporting date are unacceptable).

• Identify the number of blanks that were scrapped each week (due to blowouts, breakage, change in inscription, inscription error, etc…)

If an order is delinquent at the time that the status report is emailed to the MPS Program Support Unit, the contractor must provide, in the same email with the report, the reason(s) for the delinquency, what measures the contractor is undertaking to remedy the causes of the current delinquency, and the date the contractor expects to become current with orders.

8.3 Quality Complaints

The receipt of complaints concerning unsatisfactory quality or non-compliance with the contract specifications shall be considered reason for an immediate visit and review of the contractor’s quality assurance program. The Government reserves the right to inspect 100% of the production for an indefinite period due to quality problems. Indicative, but not all-inclusive, examples of issues meriting inspection are:

• Nonconforming product shipped to fill Government orders.

• The COR rejecting product that passed the contractor’s inspection system, but product is still awaiting shipment.

• Deficiencies that adversely affect performance of the contract in areas such as:

o Inspection system o Inspection personnel o Manufacturing process o Production control o Planning and scheduling o Employee training o Craftsmanship o Safety o Knowledge/training of processes and measuring tools o Multiple reorders of same order due to loss or damage from inadequate labeling or palletizing.

The designated COR of the MPS Program Support Unit or a designated inspector for this contract shall inform the Contractor of the deficiencies. A site inspection report shall be generated by the inspecting COR and the COR shall discuss with the contractor what corrective action(s) shall be taken and when the corrective action shall be taken. When an issue(s) arises regarding a monument not meeting the specified standards and the issue(s) cannot be resolved between the contractor and the Government, the Contracting Officer shall make a final determination as to whether the monument shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense or at the Government’s expense.

8.4 Performance Evaluation

a. Normally, the COR will verbally advise or give a written inspection report to the Contractor of discrepancies the first time they occur and ask the Contractor to correct the problem. A notation will be made on the COR checklist of the date and the time the deficiency was discovered and the date and time the Contractor was notified.

b. If the Government created any of the discrepancies, these will not be counted against the Contractor's performance. When the Government has caused the Contractor to perform in an unsatisfactory manner, the COR will forward a written notice to the responsible organizational element requesting corrective action be taken.

c. When the Contractor is not meeting the acceptable limits of satisfactory performance, a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) will be issued to the Contractor. The seriousness of the failures should govern whether to issue CDR at the end of the period, or as soon as the limits of satisfactory performance are exceeded.

When a CDR is issued for a service, the Contracting Officer and/or the COR may exercise any contractual remedy available for non-performance, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, “Inspection and Acceptance”. When a CDR is received, the Contractor shall complete the applicable CDR blocks. The Contracting Officer will evaluate the Contractor's explanation and determine the next course of action.

d. The issuance of a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR), found in Attachments, may be cause for the scheduling of a meeting among the Contractor, Contracting Officer, and the COR. A mutual effort will be made to resolve all problems identified. The Government will prepare written minutes of the meeting. The Contractor, Contracting Officer, and the COR will sign minutes of the meeting(s).

e. Should the Contractor not concur with the minutes, they will so state their objections in writing to the Contracting Officer, within ten calendar days, and also explain the reasons for non-concurrence. The Contracting Officer will review and consider the reasons submitted for the Contractor's non-concurrence and make a decision to revise or uphold the comments as written. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of the decision in writing within ten calendar days of submission of any objections.

f. After a CDR is given and the vendor's plan accepted by the CO/MPS COR the vendor shall have 1 month to carry-out the plan. After 30 calendar days, if there are any examples of missed standards then a remedy shall apply.

g. If the Contractor does not achieve satisfactory performance by the end of the next period or agreed suspense date, further actions may be considered including, but not limited to termination for default. If the Contractor only achieves a partial satisfactory performance by the end of the next period or agreed suspense date, other remedies including penalties may be applied.

8.5 Employee Requirements

a. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure Contractor employees providing work on this contract are fully trained and completely competent to perform the required work. All work performed shall be done in a first-class manner and in accordance with good commercial practices.

b. Small Business set-aside: all of the awardee’s managerial/supervisory employees including those on site in supervisory roles shall be direct hires of the Prime Contractor. Labor shall be employed such that 50% of the actual salaries and wages for time attributed on this contract are from actual Prime Contractor employees.

c. Labor Force and Equipment: The Contractor shall be aware of the intensive labor and equipment requirements needed to meet contract specifications. Contractor shall be responsible to provide all labor and equipment as necessary to meet deadlines. The Contractor shall provide all necessary resources to complete the efforts assigned under the scope of this contract.

9.0 Processing of Orders and Time of Delivery

Contractors shall provide a single email address for electronically receiving orders.

Orders shall be electronically distributed by MPS to the contractor’s provided email address, Monday thru Friday. Contractors shall manufacture and ship individual orders on a first in/first out basis. Each order for Normal Delivery shall be produced in numerical sequence, by shipment number.

9.1 Normal Delivery

All headstones shall be manufactured and placed on a transportation carrier for delivery within

(10) business days following the date the order was sent by Memorial Product Services (MPS).

9.2 Accelerated Deliveries

All headstones identified for accelerated delivery (sometimes referred to as 10-day specials) shall be moved to the front of the production queue but behind any previous orders flagged as 10-day specials. The contractor shall provide this service for accelerated production at no additional cost beyond the standard unit cost offered by the vendor.

9.3 Replacement In-Kind

The intent is to replicate all or part of a pre-existing inscription. In-kind replacements must be provided at no additional cost beyond the standard unit cost offered by the vendor.

The cemetery will provide a photo to MPS to ensure the replacement reflects the inscription of the original headstone.

9.4 Inscription Corrections/Cancellations of Orders

Occasionally, it shall be necessary to request a correction, change, or cancellation be made after an order is sent to the contractor. These corrections/changes/cancellations shall be forwarded by email to the contractor only by the MPS Program Support Unit and within one (1) calendar day from the date the contractor received the order. The contractor shall be required to respond to each emailed request from the MPS Program Support Unit within one (1) business day from the date the request was sent.

10.0 FOB Destination Procedure and Responsibilities

The transportation for obtaining the Government Furnished blanks from Eagle Point NC and the return of the product produced and shipped to consignees is the responsibility of the contractor.

10.1 Completing Appendix C

The contractor will be responsible for completing Appendix C – Completion of Inscription Service(s) form. The contractor will complete the top portion of the form, checking the appropriate box and inserting the quantity of monuments that are being returned to the specific cemetery. Shipment numbers will be inserted for each monument completed and being returned in a single shipment. The contractor will include a copy of the completed Appendix C in the return shipment and fax copies to the cemetery POC and MPS.

Once a return shipment is received, Cemetery personnel are responsible for a final inspection and acceptance of the completed monuments utilizing the Monument Order Acknowledgement Report (MOAR). Any rejects will be noted on the form (Appendix C) and the cemetery inspector will sign and date for the cemetery.

The cemetery will be responsible for scanning and emailing a copy of the Appendix C form, to the MPS COR, which will be used when certifying invoices for payment by the contractor.

NOTE: If there is a noticeable trend of damaged shipments caused by a specific transportation carrier and/or driver, MPS shall recommend that the carrier be eliminated as one of the contractor’s carriers.

11.0 Procedures (Administrative and Other)

11.1 Government Responsibilities

Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract shall require coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The Centralized Contracting Division shall provide, at the time of the contract’s award, the name of one or more individuals authorized to act as Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) during the coordination.

11.2 Contractor Records and Files

The contractor shall maintain records and files of all documents relating to each order filled under each Government Headstone and Marker contract. These records shall include, at minimum, copies of all orders, quality assurance records, inspection results, shipping documents (bearing carrier’s name and PRO tracking numbers) and invoices. These records shall be made available, upon request, to the designated MPS Program Support Unit COR during on-site Quality Assurance inspections.

11.3 Government Headstone and Marker Drawings

The contractor shall ensure copies of all relevant Government drawings for production of monuments are maintained on file and are available to the designed COR, upon request, during on-site Quality Assurance inspections.

11.5 Completion point for invoicing products delivered FOB destination The contractor’s responsibilities are deemed complete when satisfactorily prepared orders are delivered to the ordered destination (consignee’s address). The contractor shall bear all charges to the point of destination.

11.6 Point of Contact at MPS

E-mail: MPSProgSupport@va.gov

END STATEMENT OF WORK

Addendum 1: Weekly Status Report Format

ADDENDUM 2:

APPENDIX C – COMPLETION OF INSCRIPTION SERVICE(S)

I certify that the inscriptions have been completed per contract specifications on the government-furnished headstones, markers, or niche covers identified below.

Printed Name of VA Contractor: _______________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________Date: ___________________

Check the appropriate box and enter the quantity of the type of headstone, marker or niche cover that has been completed and ready for inspection.

(I1) Inscribed Granite Niche Cover Quantity:

(L1) Inscribed Granite Flat Marker Quantity:

(J1) Inscribed Small Granite Flat Marker Quantity: ______

(F1) Inscribed Marble Flat Marker Quantity: ______

(U1) Inscribed Granite Upright Headstone Quantity: ______

(A1) Inscribed Marble Memorial Wall Marker Quantity: ______

Shipment Number(s) (required) rejects are to be marked:

I certify that the headstones, markers, or niche covers identified above were received by me and the quantity of items has been verified.

Printed Name of Cemetery: _________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________Date: _________________

ADDENDUM 3: SAMPLE REVIEW FOR (L1) SMALL, FLAT GRANITE MARKER

DATE: PREPARED BY:

OFFEROR: CEMETERY:

SOLICITATION

DATE RECEIVED:

SHIPPED BY: SHIPPING

TRACKING #'S:

CRITERIA SPECIFICATION SAMPLE ACCEPTED /

UNACCEPTED

COMMENTS

INSCRIPTION (Line by Line)

L1 letter height 1-1/8" □ Accepted

□ Unaccepted

L4 letter height 3/4" □ Accepted

Emblem height 3" □ Accepted

Intra-Line Spacing

Refer to Drawing

□ Accepted

Inter-Line Spacing

2-1/2" to head; 5- 1/4" to name; 1/2" between lines

Inscription layout

Centered □ Accepted

INSCRIPTION QUALITY

Depth (L1) 7/32"-9/32” □ Accepted

Depth (L4) 6/32" – 7/32” □ Accepted

Depth – Emblem

7/32”-9/32” □ Accepted quality

Clean straight lines, no jagged edges

Lithichrome ≤ N4 □ Accepted

ADDENDUM 4:

ADDENDUM 5:

SAMPLE REVIEW FOR (U1) UPRIGHT HEADSTONE

SOLICITATION #: DATE RECEIVED:

SHIPPED BY:

SHIPPING TRACKING

#'S:

CRITERIA SPECIFICATION SAMPLE

ACCEPTED /

UNACCEPTED

COMMENTS

INSCRIPTION (Line by Line)

L1 letter height 1-1/8"

□ Accepted □ Unaccepted

L4 letter height 3/4"

Emblem height 3"

□ Unaccepted

Intra-Line Spacing

Refer to Drawing

□ Accepted

□ Unaccepted

Inter-Line Spacing

1 -5/8, 5 to emblem, ' 5/8 between name , 1/2 between all other lines

Centered

□ Accepted

□ Unaccepted

INSCRIPTION QUALITY

Depth (L1) 6/32" - 8/32"

Depth (L4) 4/32" - 6/32"

Depth - Emblem 6/32" - 8/32" quality

Clean straight lines, no jagged edges

Lithichrome ≤ N4

DRAWING #(s) REF:

A-U1-1 & 2, Rev 1, dated 1/29/14; A-V1-1 & 2, Rev 1, dated 1/29/14;

A-W1-1 & 2, Rev 1, dated 1/29/14

SAMPLE RECOMMENDATION: □ APPROVED □ DISAPPROVED

REVIEWED BY: (e-sig)

CONCURRANCE: (e-sig)

ADDENDUM 6

SAMPLE REVIEW FOR (I1/H1) MARBLE-GRANITE NICHE COVERS

SOLICITATION

DATE RECEIVED:

SHIPPED BY:

SHIPPING

TRACKING #'S:

CRITERIA SPECIFICATION SAMPLE

ACCEPTED /

UNACCEPTED

COMMENTS

INSCRIPTION (Line by Line)

L1 letter height 1-1/8"

L4 letter height 3/4"

Emblem height 2"

□ Unaccepted

Intra-Line (Rank-BOS)

1-1/2"

□ Accepted

□ Unaccepted

Intra-Line

(DOB-DOD)

2"

□ Accepted

□ Unaccepted

Inter-Line Spacing Niche Inscriptions

Refer to Drawing

Centered

INSCRIPTION QUALITY

Depth (L1) 5/32" - 7/32"

Depth (L4) 4/32" - 6/32"

Depth - Emblem

5/32" - 7/32"

Crispness

Clean straight lines, no jagged edges

Lithichrome ≤ N4

DRAWING #(s) REF: A-NCIS-1 & 2, Rev B, dated 7/19/13

ADDENDUM 7

APPENDIX B - TRANSFER OF BLANK GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED HEADSTONES,

MARKERS, OR NICHE COVERS

I certify that the blank headstones, markers, or niche covers specified below were transferred to the VA contractor listed at the bottom of the form.

Printed Name of Cemetery Personnel: ________________________________

Signature:_________________________________________Date:___________

Check the appropriate box and insert the quantity for the type of headstone, marker or niche cover being transferred to the on-site contractor.

I1) Inscribed Granite Niche Cover Quantity: ______

(L1) Inscribed Granite Flat Marker Quantity:

(J1) Inscribed Small Granite Flat Marker Quantity: ______

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