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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C78623Q0050 6/1/2023

Katherine Iacovelli 06-15-2023 Noon

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

X 100

X

Y

326121

500 Employees

N/A

X

Per each order

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1-877-752-0900

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Polyliners manufactured and shipped CONUS and OCONUS in a variety of sizes. Purchased by individual orders with their site specific addresses.

COR: TBD

ACOR: TBD

All questions are to be sent by email before noon 06/07/23 to katherine.iacovelli@va.gov

Proposals are to be emailed by date and time in Box 8 to to katherine.iacovelli@va.gov

Proposals shall be valid for 90 days after vendor signature

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36C78623Q0050

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE SCHEDULE

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.4 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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

C.3 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) Attachment 2 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (DEV) JAN 2023 Attachment 3 Past Performance Questionnaire

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

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

1998)

E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.4 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Submission Information Evaluation Method

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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

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:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X]

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.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

6. SOLICITATIONS:

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

7. 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 1442, Solicitation / Contract / Order for Commercial Items.

8. TIME OF DELIVERY:

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

9. POST AWARD CONFERENCE:

Prior to commencement of work, contract awardee who are new to NCA contracting 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.

10. 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 Juneteeth June 19th 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 PRICE SCHEDULE

BASE YEAR July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024

CLIN ITEM EST. QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

1,225 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

170 Each

Style 2, Size A (Type 2A) - Dome without Base 700 Each

Style 2, Size B (Type 2B) - Dome without Base 1,250 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Puerto Rico

900 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners NMCP

150 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Ft Richardson

10 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Sitka

7 Each

Style 3, Size A (Type 3A) - Infant Units - Extra Large with Base

Not Available

Each Not Available

Style 3, Size B (Type 3B) - Infant Units - Large with Base

8 Each

Style 3, Size C (Type 3C) - Infant Units - Medium with Base

25 Each

Style 3, Size D (Type 3D) - Infant Units - Small with Base

10 Each

Style 3, Size E (Type 3E) - Youth Dome with Base 10 Each

0014 Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I 125 Each

0015 Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II 185 Each

0016 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner 5 Each

0017 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Puerto Rico 1 Each

0018 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner NMCP 1 Each

0019 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Ft Richardson 1 Each

0020 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Sitka 1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Puerto Rico

15 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Puerto Rico

10 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS)

NMCP

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

NMCP

5 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

5 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Sitka

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Sitka

2 Each

0029 Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Base Only 1 Each

0030 Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Base Only 1 Each

BASE YEAR TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 1 July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025

CLIN ITEM EST. QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

1,225 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

170 Each

Style 2, Size A (Type 2A) - Dome without Base 700 Each

Style 2, Size B (Type 2B) - Dome without Base 1,250 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Puerto Rico

900 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners NMCP

150 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Ft Richardson

10 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Sitka

7 Each

Style 3, Size A (Type 3A) - Infant Units - Extra Large with Base

Not Available with Base

8 Each

Style 3, Size C (Type 3C) - Infant Units - Medium with Base

25 Each

Style 3, Size D (Type 3D) - Infant Units - Small with Base

10 Each

Style 3, Size E (Type 3E) - Youth Dome with Base 10 Each

1014 Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I 125 Each

1015 Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II 185 Each

1016 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner 5 Each

1017 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Puerto Rico 1 Each

1018 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner NMCP 1 Each

1019 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Ft Richardson 1 Each

1020 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Sitka 1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Puerto Rico

15 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS)

NMCP

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

NMCP

5 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

5 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Sitka

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Sitka

2 Each

1029 Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Base Only 1 Each

1030 Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Base Only 1 Each

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 2 July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026

CLIN ITEM EST. QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

1,225 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

170 Each

Style 2, Size A (Type 2A) - Dome without Base 700 Each

Style 2, Size B (Type 2B) - Dome without Base 1,250 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Puerto Rico

900 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners NMCP

150 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Ft Richardson

10 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Sitka

7 Each

Style 3, Size A (Type 3A) - Infant Units - Extra Large with Base

Not Available with Base

8 Each

Style 3, Size C (Type 3C) - Infant Units - Medium with Base

25 Each

Style 3, Size D (Type 3D) - Infant Units - Small with Base

10 Each

Style 3, Size E (Type 3E) - Youth Dome with Base 10 Each

2014 Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I 125 Each

2015 Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II 185 Each

2016 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner 5 Each

2017 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Puerto Rico 1 Each

2018 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner NMCP 1 Each

2019 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Ft Richardson 1 Each

2020 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Sitka 1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Puerto Rico

15 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS)

NMCP

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

NMCP

5 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

5 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Sitka

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Sitka

2 Each

2029 Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Base Only 1 Each

2030 Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Base Only 1 Each

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 3 July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027

CLIN ITEM EST. QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

1,225 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

170 Each

Style 2, Size A (Type 2A) - Dome without Base 700 Each

Style 2, Size B (Type 2B) - Dome without Base 1,250 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Puerto Rico

900 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners NMCP

150 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Ft Richardson

10 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Sitka

7 Each

Style 3, Size A (Type 3A) - Infant Units - Extra Large with Base

Not Available with Base

8 Each

Style 3, Size C (Type 3C) - Infant Units - Medium with Base

25 Each

Style 3, Size D (Type 3D) - Infant Units - Small with Base

10 Each

Style 3, Size E (Type 3E) - Youth Dome with Base 10 Each

3014 Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I 125 Each

3015 Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II 185 Each

3016 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner 5 Each

3017 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Puerto Rico 1 Each

3018 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner NMCP 1 Each

3019 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Ft Richardson 1 Each

3020 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Sitka 1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Puerto Rico

15 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS)

NMCP

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

NMCP

5 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

5 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Sitka

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Sitka

2 Each

3029 Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Base Only 1 Each

3030 Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Base Only 1 Each

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 4 July 1, 2027- June 30, 2028

CLIN ITEM EST. QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

1,225 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners

170 Each

Style 2, Size A (Type 2A) - Dome without Base 700 Each

Style 2, Size B (Type 2B) - Dome without Base 1,250 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Puerto Rico

900 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners NMCP

150 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Ft Richardson

10 Each

Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Dome with a Base and fasteners Sitka

7 Each

Style 3, Size A (Type 3A) - Infant Units - Extra Large with Base

Not Available with Base

8 Each

Style 3, Size C (Type 3C) - Infant Units - Medium with Base

25 Each

Style 3, Size D (Type 3D) - Infant Units - Small with Base

10 Each

Style 3, Size E (Type 3E) - Youth Dome with Base 10 Each

4014 Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I 125 Each

4015 Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II 185 Each

4016 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner 5 Each

4017 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Puerto Rico 1 Each

4018 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner NMCP 1 Each

4019 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Ft Richardson 1 Each

4020 Style: Black Topseal Graveliner Sitka 1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Puerto Rico

15 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS)

NMCP

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS)

NMCP

5 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

5 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Ft Richardson

1 Each

Style 4, Size A (Type 4A) - Oversize I (OCONUS) Sitka

1 Each

Style 4, Size B (Type 4B) - Oversize II (OCONUS) Sitka

2 Each

4029 Style 1, Size A (Type 1A) - Base Only 1 Each

4030 Style 1, Size B (Type 1B) - Base Only 1 Each

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL

Base & Option Years Estimated Price Base

Option Year 1 Option Year 2 Option Year 3 Option Year 4

Aggregate Contract Total

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), furnishes Thermoplastic/Thermosetting Graveliners to approximately 155 national cemeteries located in the Continental United States and Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to provide Thermoplastic/Thermosetting Graveliners NATIONWIDE for NCA (https:/www.cem.va.gov).

2.1 GENERAL

The Contractor shall manufacture and deliver all Thermoplastic/Thermosetting Grave liners ordered within 30 calendar days after receipt order (ARO). All Thermoplastic/Thermosetting Grave liners furnished under the contract shall be in strict accordance with the Commercial Item Description below:

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description A-A- 30197, dated April 20, 1993, Liner, Grave, Thermoplastic/Thermosetting as a replacement for VA Specification X1708G for Thermoplastic/Thermosetting.

This commercial item description describes Thermoplastic/Thermosetting Grave Liners intended for use in National Cemeteries to prevent the sinkage of soil in graves.

a. The Contractor shall provide and deliver Thermoplastic/Thermosetting Graveliners to the National Cemeteries located in the Continental United States to include Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico (NATIONWIDE). The Contractor shall deliver the Graveliners after issuance of an Order within 30 Days of Order (ARO).

b. The Contractor shall furnish, F.O.B. Destination within Consignee’s Premises, Thermoplastic/Thermosetting Graveliners to the NCA, in accordance with all specifications, terms and conditions of this contract.

c. All items furnished under the contract shall be in strict accordance with Paragraphs 3 and 4 of this document.

d. CONUS refers to the delivery to any VA national cemetery located in the Continental United States. A complete listing of VA National Cemetery addresses may be obtained at the following website https:/www.cem.va.gov. Shipments outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) are listed as separate Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN).

2.2 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

This contract shall be performed in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract consisting of a Base Year + 4 One Year Options (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028) to extend the term of the contract, if exercised.

Period of Performance: The period of performance shall consist of a base period and four (4) option years, if exercised. The period of performance is as follows:

Base Period 1 July 2023 through 30 June 2024 Option Year 1 1 July 2024 through 30 June 2025

Option Year 2 1 July 2025 through 30 June 2026 Option Year 3 1 July 2026 through 30 June 2027 Option Year 4 1 July 2026 through 30 June 2028

3.0 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Liner, grave, Thermoplastic/Thermosetting, materials used in grave liner construction will consist of any organic, synthetic or processed natural polymers that are molded, cast, extruded, drawn, laminated, or otherwise formed into film, sheets, or other bulk geometries. The material shall be non-porous and non-biodegradable. Thermoplastic grave liners will have the property of becoming permanently rigid when heated and cured. Thermoplastic and thermosetting systems may exist as bulks and solids suitable to produce the performance required in this specification. Thermoplastic and thermosetting systems will be capable of withstanding all strains when subjected to temperatures of -3.89°C.

4.0 DIMENSIONS | STYLE AND SIZES:

DOME WITH A BASE AND FASTENERS (Type 1):

Inside Outside

DOME

Length 85 -95” 90 - 100” Width 25 – 35” 30 – 40” Height 20 - 30” 25 - 35” Weight 125 - 135 pounds

DOME WITH A BASE AND FASTENERS (Type 2):

Length 80 - 90” 85 - 95” Width 25 -35” 30 - 40”

Weight 130 - 140 pounds

DOME WITHOUT A BASE (Type 1):

Width 25 - 35” 30 - 40”

Weight 90 - 110 pounds

DOME WITHOUT A BASE (Type 2):

Length 45 -55” 50 – 60” Width 20 – 30” 20 – 30” Height 10 – 20” 15 – 25” Weight 35 - 45 pounds

INFANT UNITS – EXTRA LARGE WITH BASE:

Length 35 – 45” 40 – 50” Width 10 – 20” 20 – 30” Height 10 - 20 25 – 35” Weight 30 - 45 pounds

INFANT UNITS –LARGE WITH BASE:

Length 45 – 55” 50 – 60” Width 20 – 30” 25 – 35” Height 15 – 25” 15 – 25” Weight 35 - 45 pounds

INFANT UNITS –MEDIUM WITH BASE:

Length 35 – 45” 40 – 50” Width 15 – 25” 20 – 30” Height 10 – 20” 15 – 25” Weight 25 -35 pounds

INFANT UNITS – SMALL WITH BASE:

Length 25 – 35” 30 – 40” Width 10 – 20” 15 – 25” Height 10 – 15” 10 – 20” Weight 15 - 24 pounds

YOUTH DOME WITH BASE:

Length 55 – 65” 60 – 70” Width 20 – 30” 25 -35” Height 15 – 25” 15 – 25” Weight 60 - 70 pounds

OVERSIZE I:

Inside Inside Outside Length 85 – 95” 90 – 100” Width 30 – 40” 35 – 45” Height 25 – 35” 25 – 35” Weight 155 - 165 pounds

OVERSIZE II:

Length 85 – 95” 90 – 100” Width 35 – 40” 40 – 50” Height 25 – 35” 30 – 40” Weight 175 - 185 pounds

TOPSEAL GRAVELINER:

Inside Inside Outside Length 80 – 90” 85 – 90” Width 25 - 35” 30 – 40” Height 20 – 30” 25 -35” Weight 140 - 150 pounds

BASE ONLY (Type 1):

Length 85 -95” 90 - 100” Width 25 – 35” 30 – 40” Height 1 – 2 “ 2 – 4” Weight 30 - 40 pounds

BASE ONLY (Type 2):

Width 25 -35” 30 - 40” Height .50 – 1.25” 2 - 4” Weight 30 – 40 pounds

5.0 WORKMANSHIP

Graveliners shall be free from defects, which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability. All interlocking structures or holes must be matched and aligned to facilitate fastening the parts to make a stable structure. Graveliners furnished will be designed for a maximum burial depth of seven feet from the bottom of the liner, with minimum soil cover of 18 inches, be capable of structurally withstanding passage of an axle load of 5.0 metric tons 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.

5.1 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Thermoplastic/Thermosetting Grave liners will meet the performance requirements. In all cases, the liner will be capable of supporting the required axle load of 5.0 metric tons plus the superimposed earth load.

5.2 QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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 to an offerer if: (a) The Offerer 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 Contract Officer determines that such product meets the requirements of the specifications.

E. Tests: Tests shall be conducted to determine compliance with the commercial item description requirements. Where feasible, the same sample shall be used for the determination of two or more test characteristics. During the first year of the contract a baseline laboratory test will be developed to replicate the in-ground test. This laboratory baseline test will be used to conduct periodic tests of selected product.

Testing of components. Upon request, the supplier will furnish a certification of compliance, 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.

The grave liners will conform to the following American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards:

ASTM D-256 - Notched IZOD Impact Strength ASTM D-638 - Tensile Strength at Yield ASTM D-638 - Tensile Modulus ASTM D-648 - Deflection Temperature (Amended) ASTM D-785 - Hardness ASTM D-790 - Flexural Modulus and Flexural Strength ASTM D-792 - Specific Gravity ASTM D-1238 - Melt Flow Rates

5.3 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.

5.4 EXAMINATION OF FURNISHED PRODUCT

Grave liners 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. Weight not as specified.

c. Materials not as specified.

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

5.5 FUNCTIONAL TEST

Upon Request, a functional load test will be made at the contractor's expense under the direction of the Contract Officer, or his/her representative, to ensure the grave liner, as furnished, will be capable of support load weight stated in paragraph entitled “Design and construction.” The functional test will consist of the following:

Confined loading. The liner shall be placed on a flat surface below ground and covered with a granular soil material. The soil will be compacted thoroughly around and on top of the liner to a thickness of 18 inches. A wheeled tractor or truck with an axle load of 5.0 metric tons will then be passed over the covered liner a minimum of 20 times in repetition. The liner must not show any signs of material overstress or cracking.

The Contract Officer or his/her designated representative at any time may make unannounced inspections of the Contractor's plant. Contractor will furnish approximately six (6) different sized units for the testing.

Test site will be determined based on geographical location of Contractor.

6.0 CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

The Contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this specification and conforms to the producer's own drawings, specifications, 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.

7.0 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 bidder/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 thereunder. In addition, the bidder/contractor shall comply, and be responsible for compliance by its contractors/suppliers, with the requirements of all other applicable Federal, State, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.

8.0 RECOVERED MATERIALS

The bidder/contractor is encouraged to use recovered material in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 23.4 to the maximum extent practical.

9.0 PACKAGING AND PACKING

Grave liners will be palleted or otherwise prepared for shipping in accordance with standard commercial practice to ensure carrier acceptance and safe delivery in containers complying with rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation.

10.0 MARKING

Shipping containers will be marked in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial practice.

Copies of Federal Standard No. 376, Preferred Metric Units for General Use by the Federal Government, may be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.

B.4 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. OVERVIEW

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration is issuing a single Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the purchase of the polyliners. The Contractor agrees to perform the tasks to satisfy the Government’s requirement when an order is placed under the BPA during the effective period of the established agreement.

B. TERMS

1) The Contractor agrees to supply established item(s) to satisfy the Government’s requirement when an order is placed under the BPA during the effective period of the established agreement.

2) The BPA holder shall provide written notice to the NCA BPA Government points of contact (See section B.1, BPA Administration Data) of any changes to its contract specifically related to any items on the resultant BPA. Changes include but are not limited to retiring of any of the items on the price schedule, and/or change in Contractor company information, including contract administrator, company name, address and phone number.

3) The Contractor shall comply with all terms and conditions of the awarded Schedule contract under this BPA and orders issued against the BPA.

4) The terms and conditions in this BPA apply to all orders placed pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of the BPA and task orders, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.

5) BPAs do not obligate funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized orders made under the BPAs. It is the responsibility of the individual ordering entities under the

BPAs to ensure adequate funds are available. There is no limit on the dollar value of order purchases made under this BPA. The maximum order limitation in the Schedule contract is for the purpose of determining discounts and does not limit the dollar value of an order.

SPECIAL NOTE ON EXCEPTIONS TO RFQ 36C78623Q0050: By signing this RFQ, the Contractor agrees that no exceptions to the RFQ or special conditions contained in their submittal will have any force or affect unless specifically noted in this document.

6) Period of Performance The period of performance for this BPA shall be five years from date of award.

Either party may terminate the BPA at any time by notifying the other party at least thirty (30) days in advance and shall include a date for the cancellation. BPA cancellation does not release the Contractor from the duty to continue Task Order performance. Ongoing orders continue in accordance with their own period of performance, even if the BPA is cancelled. Termination procedures for Task Orders are addressed in the underlying Schedule contract.

7) The BPA CO is responsible for providing overall scope oversight, maintaining communication between the Contractor and the VA, ensuring compliance, administering base BPA and modifications, administering BPA Orders and Order modifications, and ensuring that annual performance evaluations are completed.

8) The CO reserves the right to designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the base BPA or individual order level. The CO will issue a designation letter to the COR and the Contractor to ensure that all parties understand the limited authority of the COR.

C. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

1) The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the resultant BPA. This BPA does not obligate any funds, nor is the Government obligated to make any purchases under this BPA.

2) If any extensions of the NCA contract results in price increases, the BPA Holder shall honor the prices in this BPA.

D. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

1) All solicitation contract terms apply to this BPA unless amended by the BPA.

2) The terms and conditions of this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it.

E. ORDERING/AUTHORIZED USERS

NCA BPA ordering will be centralized, orders will be placed through NCA Contract Service. Only individuals within the National Cemetery Administration with expressed authority to obligate the Government have the authority to purchase under this BPA.

F. ORDERING PROCEDURES

The Contractor shall provide supplies as requirements are identified and ordered throughout the ordering period. Requirements are chosen from the Price Schedule. The Government may issue orders at any time throughout the life of the BPA for work within the scope of the BPA. Call orders will be Firm Fixed Price. Each order will specify details as they relate to deliverables, performance, and other technical requirements.

(1) This is a contract for commercial items prepared in accordance with procedures contained in

FAR Subpart 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreement, and Procedures, as supplemented with additional information in this contract.

(2) As requirements are defined, the BPA CO or a TO CO will issue a Task Order in accordance with the procedures as outlined below.

(3) Each Task Order will include, at a minimum:

a. A description of the requirements, including CLIN number and description and site applicable information;

b. the period of performance;

c. point of contact information and

d. any additional information deemed necessary by the TO CO.

(4) Upon order award, the order will be sent via email to the Contractor. The Contractor is not authorized at any time to commence order performance prior to issuance of a signed order or other written approval provided by a CO.

(5) Orders may only be modified by written modification, executed by a warranted CO. The

Contractor shall not perform or provide services that are not expressly stated in the BPA or order.

A Contracting Officer Representative (COR) does not have the authority or means to obligate the Government or change the terms and conditions of the BPA or order.

(6) The CO of this agreement is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes to any of the requirements in this BPA, and notwithstanding any clauses contained elsewhere in this BPA, this authority remains solely with the CO. The Task Order CO is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes to requirements of task orders issued in accordance with the terms and conditions of this BPA. In the event the Contractor performs a change based on guidance at the direction of any other person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority. Any price changes will not be considered or incurred as a result thereof.

All questions concerning the BPA or task orders will be directed to the CO(s). The Contractor shall contact the BPA or task order CO with any questions regarding performance issues. If the contractor determines the task order CO is requesting services outside the terms and conditions of this BPA, the Contractor shall immediately contact the BPA CO.

(7) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Alternate COR: The COR and ACOR for this BPA shall be appointed after the award. The specific COR(s) for each task order written under the BPAs awarded will be named within the task orders. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is the duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. The COR will perform inspection and acceptance of services to be provided.

G. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Inspection and Acceptance: Please refer to FAR Clause 52.212-4 for further instructions regarding inspection/acceptance procedures.

H. PERIOD OF AGREEMENT

This agreement is between the Government and the Contractor and shall become effective on the date stated in Box 3 of SF 1449. The BPA is a one (1) year base period with four (4), one (1) year option periods (to be exercised at the discretion of the Government) for a total of five (5) years.

The Government may extend the term of this BPA by written notice to the Contractor at any time prior to the expiration of the base or any option year, provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 days before the agreement expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. If the Government exercises this option, the extended BPA shall be considered to include option clause FAR 52.217-9. The total duration of this BPA, including the exercise of any options under this clause shall not exceed shall not exceed sixty

(60) months.

Each TO shall specify a period of performance that will govern that particular TO.

I. MAXIMUM VALUE:

The maximum aggregate value of all TOs under the BPA is $11,000,000.00

J. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

Attachment A, Contractor Discrepancy Report (CDR), may be issued by a CO or COR to document less than acceptable performance by the contractor at any point during the period of performance. It should be noted that issuance of a CDR should not be the first form of communication or plan of resolution unless the seriousness of the situation warrants such formal documentation from onset. The CO, COR, and Contractor shall maintain open and effective communications to avoid the issuance of CDRs to the maximum extent practicable.

All parties acknowledge that a finalized CDR will become part of the official file and will be used to report on annual performance under the BPA/TO. If use of a CDR is warranted, the CO/COR shall complete the CDR, citing the BPA and/or TO number and the specific BPA and/or TO section or clause related to the performance issue. The CO/COR shall provide a detailed and descriptive narrative of the background and issue. Upon receipt of the CDR, the contractor shall provide a detailed response to the CO/COR within 10 days of the CDR being emailed to the Contractor. The Contractor’s response shall include any important or relevant information or justification for the performance issue and a proposed resolution. The CO/COR will review the response from the Contractor and the CO will issue a final recommendation or plan of action. The CO, COR, and Contractor will maintain communication to ensure that the recommendation or plan of action is carried out.

The Contractor’s performance on all TOs will be reported to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) on an annual basis. The CO and COR will make use of information from CDRs and the TO Performance Evaluations, as well as any additional knowledge and information available to them with respect to the Contractor’s performance, to complete the CPARS.

SECTION C - BPA CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

(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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract…