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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

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b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

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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

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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TELEPHONE NO.

DUNS:

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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

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ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

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(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

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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

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PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

8132-000054 36C78621Q0225 08-11-2021 Hugh O'Neil 703-630-9353 09-10-2021

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36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 X 327390 500 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Indiantown Gap Rd Annville

PA

17003 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1-877-752-0900 See CONTINUATION Page This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business (SB) - (SDVOSB, VOSB, and SB). Authority 38 USC 8127(d).

CONCRETE GRAVELINERS: The Contractor shall furnish, deliver (F.O.B. Destination) & install prefabricated concrete graveliners at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, RR#2, Box 484, Annville, PA 17003-9618. Graveliners will be fabricated in strict accordance with Attachment - A (GSA Commercial Item Description A-A-30194 (dated July 26, 1993):

Type-I, Style-I (box with separate lid), LINER, GRAVE, CONCRETE) which is modified as follows:

INSIDE GRAVELINER SPECIFIED IN THE PRICE SCHEDULE & SECTION

DIMENSIONS ARE AS A.1 (ii).

Contractor POC:

DUNs #:

Email Address:

FAR 52.232-18 Subject to Availability of Funds (APR 1984) See CONTINUATION Page X Hugh O'Neil

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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: Contracting Officer 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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.

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Product Number: CLIN 001 Small Concrete Grveliner: Size 58" x 22" x 18", box with flat lid.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 327390 - Other Concrete Product Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 9930 - Memorials; Cemeterial and Mortuary Equipment and Supplies

Product Number: CLIN 002 Small Concrete Grveliner: Size 70" x 24" x 20", box with flat lid.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Product Number: CLIN 003 Medium Concrete Grveliner: Size 86" x 30" x 24", box with flat lid.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Product Number: CLIN 004 Large Concrete Grveliner: Size 90.5" x 34.5" x 26", box with flat lid.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Product Number: CLIN 005 Extra Large Concrete Grveliner: Size 95" x 36" x 28", box with flat lid.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Product Number: CLIN 101

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Product Number: CLIN 102

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Product Number: CLIN 103

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Product Number: CLIN 104

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Product Number: CLIN 105

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Product Number: CLIN 201

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Product Number: CLIN 202

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Product Number: CLIN 203

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Product Number: CLIN 204

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Product Number: CLIN 205

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Product Number: CLIN 301

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Product Number: CLIN 302

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Product Number: CLIN 303

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Product Number: CLIN 304

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Product Number: CLIN 305

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Product Number: CLIN 401

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Product Number: CLIN 402

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Product Number: CLIN 403

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Product Number: CLIN 404

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

Product Number: CLIN 405

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES / COSTS

PRICE SCHEDULE

CONCRETE GRAVELINERS: The Contractor shall furnish, deliver (F.O.B. Destination) & install prefabricated concrete graveliners at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, RR#2, Box 484, Annville, PA 17003-9618. Graveliners will be fabricated in strict accordance with Attachment - A (GSA Commercial Item Description A-A-30194 (dated July 26, 1993): Type-I, Style-I (box with separate lid), LINER, GRAVE, CONCRETE) which is modified as follows:

· INSIDE GRAVELINER LINER DIMENSIONS ARE AS SPECIFIED IN THE PRICE SCHEDULE & SECTION A.1 (ii).

SITE VISIT: Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect a one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following personnel to make arrangements:

John Spruyt, Cemetery Director............................................................. (717) 865-5254 Randy Plummer, Program Support Assistant….......................................... (717) 865-5254 John Jernigan, Foreman………………………………………………………. (717) 865-5254 Facsimile #............................................................................................................ (717) 865-5256

UNIT PRICE: The unit price indicated in the Schedule is all-inclusive and covers the production, transportation, and installation of all Concrete Graveliners ordered. Note: The setting & covering of concrete graveliners will be accomplished by the contractor and coordinated / scheduled with the Director, Indiantown Gap National Cemetery or designee. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

TYPE & TERM OF CONTRACT: This is a firm fixed-price supply type contract. The period of performance is from October 1, 2021 (or Date of Award – whichever is sooner) through September 30, 2022 with four (4) one (1) year renewal options.

BASE YEAR: FROM DATE OF AWARD THRU ONE YEAR

OPTION YEAR I: From Date of Award thru One Year

OPTION YEAR II: From Date of Award thru One Year

OPTION YEAR III: From Date of Award thru One Year

OPTION YEAR IV: From Date of Award thru One Year

SUMMARY GRAND TOTALS

(End of Price Schedule)

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials and transportation necessary to furnish and install Type I - Concrete Vaults, Style 1 - Box with Separate Lid at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, RR#2, Box 484, Annville, PA 1700-3, in accordance with the requirements of Commercial Item Description (CID), No. A-A-30194, dated July 26, 1993 (Attachment A).

SUBMITTALS / TESTS - In accordance with Commercial Item Description NO. A-A-30194, Bids shall include the following:

· Design documentation, Method of Construction

· Certification of compliance and analysis; and,

· Functional load test is required.

· Material Specifications

Offers will be considered only from offerors who are regularly established in the business called for and who are financially responsible and have the necessary equipment and personnel to furnish the supplies and services required under this contract. Offers received shall be limited to offerors located within a one-hundred (100) mile radius of Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The Government reserves the right to reject any offer received from a firm that does not meet the all the aforementioned requirements.

A.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

It is the contractor's responsibility to keep pace with the grave liner requirements of the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in the placement of grave liners and to remain in close proximity to excavation crews as directed and customarily required by VA National Cemetery policy and remain on station until grave covers are in place. Normally grounds crews are used daily for excavation which will result in several different areas of the cemetery being used. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery uses a grave site measuring 4' x 8' and 5' x 10' in older established burial sections for set-aside usage and in all new burial sections. This will require exact preciseness in placement of grave liners. Grave depths are generally 5 to 7 feet deep but may exceed seven feet.

(i) Placement of Orders: Orders for concrete Crypts / Grave Liners at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be placed by the COTR or designee. Orders may be faxed to the contractor at the COTR's discretion.

(ii) Inside Dimensions:

· Small Graveliner.................. 58 inches by 22 inches by 18 inches - (58" X 22" X 18")

· Small Graveliner.................. 70 inches by 24 inches by 20 inches - (70" X 24" X 20")

· Medium Graveliner.............. 86 inches by 30 inches by 24 inches - (86" X 30" X 24")

· Large Graveliner.................. 90.5 inches by 34.5 inches by 26 inches - (90.5" X 34.5" X 26")

· Extra Large Graveliner.......... 95 inches by 36 inches by 28 inches - (95" X 36" X 28")

(iii) Inscriptions: Date of manufacture shall be inscribed on both box and lid. Should be visible from the end of the box and lid.

(iv) Metric & Imperial Unit Products: Products manufactured to Metric Unit dimensions (centimeters / kilograms / metric ton) will be conducted on an equal basis with those manufactured to Imperial Unit dimensions (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. (Note: If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request will be made to the VA Contracting Officer, in conjunction with the COTR, who will accept or reject the product).

(v) Packaging & Marking: Grave Liners will be palleted or otherwise prepared for shipping in accordance with the Commercial Item Description (CID) No. A-A-30194 (See Attachment A). Grave Liners and lids shall be marked in accordance with the CID. (See Inscriptions).

A.2 INSTALLATION

(i) All installations normally associated with the placement of the Grave Liners shall be the contractor's responsibility. Sufficient manpower and equipment shall be provided by the contractor for the safe, acceptable and timely installation of the units. Contractor's equipment and operating procedures must meet all OSHA AND DOT requirements.

(ii) The National Cemetery will not provide employees to assist with the installation. The installation of the Grave Liners requires a sufficient crew to lower the Grave Liner into the grave as not to cause a cave-in. If a cave-in results, the contractor will be responsible for making repairs and correcting deficiencies. When lowering the Grave Liner, the contractor will keep the liner level at all times preventing it from going side to side as well.

(iii) Contractor will assure that Grave Liners are properly guided into the grave. Grave Liners will be visually spotted and placed in accordance with grave site alignment criteria. The Cemetery reserves the right to determine what constitutes an acceptably placed unit in accordance with placement requirements.

(iv) Removal, replacement or corrective work resulting from negligence by the Contractor shall be corrected at no additional cost and shall not interfere with the normal performance of the contract. Corrective work will not result in delays for the scheduled interments or result in National Cemetery employees having to work beyond the normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(v) The Contractor will be notified of requirements for units to be delivered to the National Cemetery the day prior to Grave Liners being required at the cemetery. The following day's scheduling will be available at the Administration Building at 12:01 P.M. each day.

(vi) Reopening/Occupied Grave Sites: In cases where it will be necessary to transport Grave Liners into established burial sections, a portable vault carrier will be used. Equipment will not exceed 11,000 pounds gross axle weight when operating in established burial sections. The Cemetery Maintenance & Operations Foreman is available to provide assistance in determining access points into burial sections. The lids of units will be propped in an open position for use except when required to be left over weekends. The lids will be secured (closed) over weekends.

(vii) Damages Caused By Contractor's Neglect: In the event damages result to the units and/or gravesites (cave-in's) or surrounding areas, including damage 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.

(viii) Storage - Rejection: Twenty-five (25) units will be allowed to be stored on the cemetery grounds. All damaged or rejected units shall be removed, without exception, from the cemetery grounds by the end of each calendar month. All rejected units will be identified & marked as mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and Cemetery Director or designee.

A.3 DELIVERY

(i) The Contractor is to be at the Cemetery and Grave Liners are to be installed within the gravesite not less than thirty (30) minutes prior to scheduled interment. The unit will be secured (lid placement made) not later than 30 minutes after the lowering of the casket in the gravesite.

(ii) Federal Holidays: The contractor may be required to work all burials schedule during holidays and weekends within the National Cemetery. The ten holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday.

(iii) The contractor will be notified of requirements for units to be delivered 48 hours prior to Grave Liners being required at the National Cemetery. The following days scheduling is available at the Administration Building at 4:00 P.M. each day. Normal hours of interment operations for purposes of delivery and installation of Grave Liners are 8:30 A.M. through 3:00 P.M.

(iv) All work shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Work performed during non-duty hours, weekends and holidays, will be at the discretion of the COTR.

(v) 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 COTR, at his discretion, may direct and arrange the contractor's performance in specific areas of the cemetery to ensure smooth cemetery operations.

A.4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

(i) Appearance: Contractor personnel appearance and conduct shall be professional and unobtrusive at all times. Questions from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred or directed to cemetery personnel.

(ii) The contractor shall observe traffic, parking, directional signs and regulations when using the cemetery's roadways. Vehicles shall not be driven off of the paved roadways onto non-paved areas without first securing permission from the COTR.

(iii) The contractor shall leave all work areas free of debris and in the same condition as before the work commenced. The contractor agrees to take all necessary precautions to protect vegetation, as appropriate, in the immediate work area(s).

(iv) Work Ethics: The Government will not tolerate a contractor influencing a family, concerned person, or funeral service persons to use or not use a Government-provided Grave Liner.

A.5 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

(a) Representatives of the Contracting Officer: The VA Contracting Officer will designate one (or more) representatives to serve as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally directing the work to be performed under the contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitations of the COTR’s authority. A copy of the designation(s) shall be furnished to the Contractor at time of award.

(b) The COTR may direct 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 COTR 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.

(c) 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 authorized in writing by the Government Contracting Officer.

(d) Site Manager: The Contractor shall provide a “Site Manager” who will be on-site at all times during contract performance. The Site Manager will be responsible for the following:

(iii) Directing, overseeing and coordinating the work involved.

(iv) Staying abreast of all upcoming cemetery functions including special holiday events and interment activities.

(v) 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.

(e) The Site Manager will re-direct 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 re-direct employees away from an event in a timely fashion, the COTR may then do so.

(f) Communication & Coordination of Work with COTR: Communication with the COTR (or designee) is strongly encouraged. Burial activities at NCA shall take precedence over contract work activities. Work activity and noise cannot disturb burial services. Trucks and workmen are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.

(g) 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 shall provide, at the time of contract award, a list of Government personnel authorized to act as COTR.

(End of Statement of Work/Specifications)

ATTACHMENT - A

METRIC

A-A-30194 July 26, 1993

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

LINER, GRAVE, CONCRETE

The General Services Administration has authorized 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 Cemetery 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).

SIZES INTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Imperial Unit)

SIZES INTERNAL DIMENSIONS (Metric Unit)

Internal dimensions listed above are nominal for the standard sizes and small variances are 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:

a. Type of material or materials

b. Material specifications

c. Methods of construction

d. 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 lbs.) 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 lbs.) center load pressure test and the axle load test of 5.0 metric tons (11,000 lbs.), 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.

QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is 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 his own or any facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein unless disapproved by the Government.

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 graveliners are subject to both random compliance and complete re-testing.

The graveliners will conform to the following American Society for Testing and Materials (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-105, 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:

a. Size/dimensions not as specified.

b. Materials not as specified.

c. Production date not inscribed or otherwise permanently recorded.

d. Drainage holes not provided.

e. Surface contains foreign inclusions, spalling, holes, cracks, large voids, or other evidence of poor manufacture.

f. 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 direction 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)

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. A test frame will be assembled around the center of the test unit.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 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.

7. 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.

1. 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 lbs.) 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.

2. 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 insure 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.

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:

a. Title, number, and date of this commercial item description

b. Type, style and size.

MILITARY INTERESTS: CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITIES

Military Coordinating Activity: FDA-MPQAS, PHS, DoD-MD

PREPARING ACTIVITY:

VA-OSS VANAC (904)

Agent VA-OSS VACO (92A):

AGENT: DLA-DM

Custodians:

Army - MD Navy - MS Air Force - 03

Project No. 9930-2395

FSC 9930 / A-A-30194

36C78621Q0225

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the…