9930--Monument Supplies and Inscription Services – W1 Granite Headstones

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking sources for a contract to manufacture, inscribe, and distribute W1-Granite Upright Headstones within the contiguous 48 states. The solicitation (36C78625Q0077) targets potential vendors in the Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991) with a company size standard of 500 employees. The agency is specifically interested in identifying service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) capable of performing the work at a fair and reasonable price. Vendors must complete a detailed response form by May 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, which will include company information, business size classification, past performance, and subcontracting details. The VA will use this market research to determine if the solicitation can be set aside exclusively for SDVOSB or VOSB vendors.

The contract will be structured as a single indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement with one base year and four optional one-year extension periods. The government reserves the discretion to exercise these option periods based on performance and need. While no specific award value was explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on obtaining high-quality granite headstones for national cemeteries. The VA's market research will help determine the potential number of vendors and the scope of the contract. Importantly, this pre-solicitation notice is purely for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to procure services, allowing the agency to gather comprehensive information about potential contractors before initiating the full procurement process.