To provide flat blank marble markers (F1) for Eagle Point and Roseburg National Cemetery Subject to availability of FY16 funds

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This is a PRE-Solicitation Notice that the National Cemetery Administration will be soliciting quotes under Solicitation VA786-16-Q-0128 to provide blank marble markers, for Eagle Point and Roseburg National Cemetery. Sources from different states are acceptable if the MPS, Program Support Unit's evaluation of a "Sample" confirms that a suitable match will result for color, visual texture, finish, and testing standards. SEE: Statement of Work in the RFQ for material specifications for this requirement (this will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities 8 March 2016).

Evaluation criteria for this award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the vendor whose price is lowest amongst all quotes provided and is deemed to be TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE. Having the lowest price does not automatically constitute the premise for award. If your quote is the lowest price, but your product does not meet the salient characteristics as set forth in the solicitation and Statement of Work, you will not be awarded the contract.

All quotes shall be submitted through the Department of Veterans Affairs - Electronic Management System (eCMS) Vendor Portal website in order to be considered for award.

Please go to the VA eCMS Vendor Portal website at https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov to register.

Once on the webpage, proceed to the Vendor Portal Login section located on the far left side of the webpage and click on 'Request a user account' to register. In the event an Offeror is unable to submit a quote through the Vendor Portal domain, prior to the Solicitation closing date, contact the VAAS helpdesk at 1-877-634-3739, or via email at VA.Acquisition.Systems@va.gov

Submission of quotes through E-mail will not be accepted. Quote transmission/uploads must be completed by the date/time specified in the Solicitation. Late or incomplete quotes will not be considered.

Electronic Solicitation will be available for download from Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) http://www.FedBizOpps.gov on 8 March 2016. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all Amendments to the Solicitation which will also be available at FedBizOpps.

No telephone requests will be accepted. Any questions should be sent via email to teresa.cabanting@va.gov.