24--Caterpillar Backhoe Loader

The National Cemetery Administration, under the Department of Veterans Affairs, issued a solicitation for the purchase of an EVX1000 extended crew cab vehicle, 72V, white, specifically for the Indianapolis National Cemetery. This procurement is restricted to contractors operating under the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). The solicitation, identified as VA-786-10-RQ-0226, follows NAICS code 336322 and targets businesses with up to 750 employees. Interested contractors were directed to submit written inquiries via email, and all proposal submissions were required to be physical, as neither electronic, email, nor facsimile submissions were accepted. The solicitation and any amendments were made available for download on the GSA Advantage website starting May 17, 2010, with proposals due by noon on June 30, 2010. Additionally, a related contract posting from August 2011 references the purchase of a Caterpillar Backhoe Loader under solicitation VA78611RQ0373, associated with NAICS code 333120. This opportunity is managed by the National Cemetery Administration office located in Quantico, Virginia. While the detailed place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, the contract is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ initiatives to support cemetery operations with specialized equipment procurement. The contract notices emphasize strict adherence to submission protocols and provide web resources for accessing solicitation documents and updates.