Amendment 0002 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation - 36C78625Q50216 - Purchase & Delivery of Topsoil for Calverton National Cemetery -- 5610

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a contractor to purchase and deliver topsoil for the Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River, New York. The solicitation requires the delivery of 1,750 cubic yards of high-quality topsoil over one year, with approximately four increments of 437.5 cubic yards. The topsoil must meet specific quality standards, including being fertile, friable, containing 5% composted material, free of debris, with a pH range of 5.0 to 7.0, and at least 5% organic matter. The evaluation will be based solely on price, with the contract awarded to the responsible offeror with the lowest price. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM EST on April 22, 2025, and must be submitted via email, with deliveries to be made between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, avoiding federal holidays.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract structure. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be paid through Tungsten's electronic payment system with Net 30 payment terms. Delivery locations will be at Veteran's Circle in Wading River, NY, with contractors required to carefully coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to ensure proper topsoil placement and avoid disrupting burial services. Each delivery will require close coordination, with the contractor responsible for protecting cemetery structures, equipment, and vegetation during topsoil delivery. If topsoil is rejected, the government will not sign delivery tickets, and the contractor must replace the rejected delivery within three business days. The contract falls under the NAICS category 484110 for General Freight Trucking, Local, and PSC category 5610 for Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk.