38--NEW HOLLAND E35B EXCAVATOR CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

The National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a New Holland E35B excavator and related attachments for use at the Calverton National Cemetery. The solicitation, identified as VA-786-10-RQ-0346, includes several specific items: the New Holland E35B diesel excavator equipped with cab heat, air conditioning, rubber tracks, and a dozer blade; a 5'3" long arm; an added counterweight; a Werk Brau quick coupler; and a 34" cemetery bucket. This procurement is restricted to contractors operating under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule, and the applicable NAICS code for this solicitation is 333120. Proposals must be submitted by noon on September 17, 2010, with the solicitation made available for download from the GSA Advantage website starting on or about September 10, 2010. No telephone requests or electronic submissions such as email or facsimile will be accepted; all questions must be directed via email to the designated contact, Joselito Roman. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the same GSA website. The solicitation process aims to ensure a competitive and transparent acquisition under the oversight of the National Cemetery Administration, with the place of performance focused on support operations at the Calverton National Cemetery.