36C78626Q50180 0001 Q and A.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

F367463-26-2000028

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78626Q50180 0001

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

05/01/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME David Hester

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

05/19/2026 11:00

CODE 36C786

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

X SERVICE-DISALBED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS): 561730

SIZE STANDARD: 9.5 million

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM –

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X REQUEST

FOR

QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

367463CODE15. DELIVER TO

HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY (851)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (851)

HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

10410 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR.

HOUSTON, TX 77038

CODE 36913216. ADMINISTERED BY

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

NCA-VACOCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

TUNGSTEN

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

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

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

CHECKED

19. ITEM NUMBER 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

Answering Vendor Questions

Extending the Offer date to 5/19/2026 at 11:00AM because of late posting of answers to vendor questions.

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

X 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN __1__ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________

OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE 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 THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

1. Concerning the above statement: Is there any flexibility in areas that are not above gravesites or headstones, but are only grassed areas? For example, would 3½” diameter limbs still be required to be roped down if they are small enough that they would not damage the turf?

All branches and/or tree material 3 1/2" in diameter or larger shall be lowered by proper lowering methods, such as using ropes.

2. Would boards be required in every area we work unconditionally? Our concern is that leaving boards on grass for longer than a couple of hours could cause discoloration or turf damage.

SOW E.6. The Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment on any turf area except when authorized in writing by the COR. Contractor shall “Board-in” and “board-out” when moving heavy equipment over turf. That is, the Contractor shall place plywood sheets or mud tracks to protect turf from damage from heavy equipment. Protection boards shall be removed from turf by the close of business each day to avoid damaging turf.

Additionally, see F.1 in regards to damage to government property including turf.

3. For the trees to be attended along the fence line of Veterans Memorial, would limbs be allowed to be thrown over the fence and chipped from the main street side?

As that is not cemetery property, but belongs to the city/public, I do not believe we can speak as to what may or may not be permitted. The idea prompts concerns for safety, traffic conditions, and damage/use of adjacent property. Station input This is city property.

4. We have an Avant, which is a small four-wheel loader similar in footprint to a small vehicle. Would we be permitted to operate this equipment on sidewalks and driveways within the cemetery?

This would be to the station’s discretion and must not impede cemetery operations. I recommend that the station confirm that the equipment will not damage hardscape surfaces and consider load limits (weight), turning radius, and risk to visitors on site. We will confirm the equipment will not damage hardscape surfaces and consider load limits, etc.

5. Would we be allowed to park our dump truck and wood chipper on driveways throughout the cemetery, provided they do not block access and vehicles are still able to pass through?

This would be to the station’s discretion and must not impede cemetery operations.

(Generally, I have seen the staff designate an area that is acceptable.) We will help them position the dump truck and chippers in a safe manner and this shouldn’t be a problem.