9930--Sources Sought - W1 Granite Upright Headstone Blanks

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking sources for W1 granite upright headstone blanks through this pre-solicitation notice posted on January 13, 2026. This procurement falls under the Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing category (NAICS 327991) and the Memorials, Cemeterial and Mortuary Equipment and Supplies category (PSC 9930). Interested vendors are required to submit their responses by January 20, 2026, providing a one-week window for potential suppliers to express interest and demonstrate their capability to provide the specified monument supplies. The pre-solicitation notice serves as a market research tool to identify qualified sources before the formal solicitation is released. Vendors should prepare documentation demonstrating their ability to manufacture and supply granite upright marker blanks that meet Veterans Affairs specifications and quality standards.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors regardless of size. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify the quantity of headstone blanks required, the contract award value, or the timeline for fulfillment, as these details will likely be included in the formal solicitation that follows this sources sought phase. Interested contractors should review the attached solicitation document (36C78626Q0013.docx) for additional technical specifications, delivery requirements, and other relevant procurement details. Vendors without current incumbent status should use this opportunity to position themselves for consideration when the formal solicitation is released. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements and relevant qualifications by the January 20, 2026 deadline to be included in the government's vendor database for this procurement.