Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery = Administration, Chief, Centralized Contracting Division, (402D3), 5101 = Russell Road, Quantico, Virginia 22134-3903

99 -- FLAT MARBLE GRAVE MARKER REQUIREMENTS -- FY 2001 THROUGH = FY 2003 SOL 786-74-00 DUE 072700 POC Point of Contact -- James C. Jackson, Contracting Officer, = (703) 441-3085, Contracting Officer -- Wayne A. Simpson, Contracting = Officer, (703) 441-3088 WEB: IFB 786-74-00, http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=3D786-74-00. E-MAIL: Wayne A. Simpson, wasimpson@cem.va.gov. This is a commercial item acquisition. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is seeking bids for its flat marble grave marker requirements, delivered F.o.b. Origin, Contractors Facility, covering the period October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001 (base period), with two 1-year options to extend the term of the contract(s) through September 30, 2003. An estimated 24,485 flat marble grave markers will be acquired during the life of the contract(s). This acquisition is a total (100%) set-aside for small business concerns. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 3281 and a size standard of 500 employees is applicable to this acquisition. All responsible small business sources are invited to submit bids. Requests for hard copy solicitations must be in writing to Mr. James C. Jackson, Contract Specialist, and accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of Five Dollars ($5.00) (non-refundable) payable to =93U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.=94 Please reference Solicitation No. IFB 786-74-00 = on remittance. Telephone and fax requests will not be accepted. Hard copy solicitations will be issued via the ordinary mails on or about July 3, 2000. Copies of the solicitation may also be obtained FREE OF CHARGE on or about July 3, 2000, via VA=92s Business Opportunities System, at the following Internet URL address:=20 http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=3D786-74-00. Any amendments to the solicitation will also be available at the URL address. Bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining amendments from the URL address. See Commerce Business Daily Numbered Note 1. Posted 06/23/00 (D-SN467901). (0175)

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