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

99 -- INSCRIPTION OF NICHE COVERS -- MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL = CEMETERY SOL 786-75-00 DUE 080100 POC Point of Contact -- James C. Jackson, Contracting Officer, = (703) 441-3085, Contracting Officer -- Wayne A. Simpson, Contracting = Officer, (703) 441-3088 WEB: RFQ 786-75-00, http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=3D786-75-00. E-MAIL: Wayne A. Simpson, wasimpson@cem.va.gov. Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, = equipment, and materials to inscribe marble niche covers for Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001.=20 Contract covers base period=20 October 1, 2000 (or date of contract award, whichever is later), through September 30, 2001, with four 1-year options to extend the term of the contract through September 30, 2005. This acquisition is 100 percent set-aside for small business concerns. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 8999 and a size standard of $5 million are applicable. All responsible small business sources may submit a Quote. Request for a hard copy of the solicitation 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 =91U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.=94 Please reference Solicitation Number RFQ = 786-75-00 on remittances. No telephone requests will be accepted. Hard copy solicitations will be issued via the ordinary mails on or about July 5, 2000. The solicitation may also be obtained free of charge, from VA's Business Opportunities System via the Internet at the following URL address on or about July 5, 2000: http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=3D786-75-00. Any amendments to the solicitation will also be available at the URL address. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. See Commerce Business Daily Numbered Note 1. Posted 07/03/00 (D-SN471114). (0185)

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