Chief, Centralized Contracting Division (402D3), National Cemetery Administration Operations Support Center, 5101 Russell Rd., Quantico, VA 22134

99 -- CONCRETE GRAVE MARKER BASES SOL IFB 786-11-00 DUE 020900 POC Janice E. Corlew, Contract Specialist, 703-441-3086 (voice) The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has a requirement for concrete grave marker bases, delivered F.O.B. Destination within Consignee's Premises to the Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY 11933-1031, for use as a concrete base for bronze marker for veterans' graves. Contract covers base period February 15,2000 (or date of contract award, whichever is later), through December 31,2000, with two 1-year options to extend the term of the contract through December 31, 2002. All responsible business sources may submit a Bid. Requests for a hard copy of the solicitation must be in writing to Mrs. Janice E.Corlew, Contract Specialist and accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of Five Dollars ($5.00) (non-refundable), payable to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. No telephone requests will be accepted. Hard copy solicitations will be issued via the ordinary mails on or about January 20, 2000. The solicitation may also be obtained free of charge, at the following URL on or about January 20,2000: http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/busopp/sols.htm. Any amendments to the solicitation will also be available at the URL. Bidders are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. This is a total 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. Posted 01/19/00 (W-SN417041). (0019)

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