Sources Sought_Red Rock Aggregate Material Fort Bliss National Cemetery.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Pacific District, Contracting Office is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for contractors to provide Grey Rock and Franklin Red Granite rock to Fort Bliss National Cemetery. See the attached Statement of Need (SON).

The NCA wants to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 212319 with size standards of 550 number of employees. Note that if VA’s pending market research establishes that two or more SDVOSB or VOSB, who are certified on SBA, Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov), can perform the project at a fair and reasonable price, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127.

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM.gov and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

Complete the information requested below and attach any pertinent documents/ information necessary.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Fort Bliss National Cemetery has a requirement for a contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and transportation to deliver Grey Rock and Franklin Red Granite Rock.

DELIVERY LOCATION: FORT Bliss National Cemetery is located at 5200 Fred Wilson Boulevard, El Paso, TX 79916

The NCA intent is to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base year and four – 1 year option with the Governments discretion to exercise.

In response to this announcement, please complete the information below and return to Roberto Escobedo, email: Roberto.escobedo@va.gov by 10/1/2025 by 11:00 AM (PST).

1.Company Information:

Company Name:

Address:

Contact Name:

Phone No:

Email:

SAM Unique ID:

2. Business size information

NAICS: 212319

Select all that applies:

☐ Small Business ☐ Emerging Small Business ☐ Small Disadvantaged Business

☐ Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ☐ HubZone ☐ Woman Owned ☐ Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov ☐ Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov ☐ Large Business ☐ Other:

3. GSA Contract Information:

FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes ☐ No ☐ FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date

4. General Information:

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or related NAICS codes.

Not applicable ☐ Comment:

Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

Not applicable ☐

Comment:

Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owners?

Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company.

Is NAICS 212319 appropriate for the type of material required in the Statement of Need.

Yes ☐ No ☐

5. Pricing Information: Provide pricing information for Grey Rock and Franklin Red Granite Rock.

6. Provide standard unit of issue of Grey Rock and Franklin Red Granite Rock.

This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal nor solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the NCA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to Roberto.escobedo@va.gov by 9/24/2025 by 11:00 AM (PST).