L099--On-Site Inscription Services at Fort Jackson National Cemetery

The contract for onsite inscription services at Fort Jackson National Cemetery is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle with potential for four one-year option periods, extending performance through September 30, 2031. The work requires the contractor to perform all inscription services on-site at the cemetery in Columbia, South Carolina, using government-furnished headstones, markers, and niche covers made of marble, granite, bronze, and other stone materials. Inscriptions must strictly adhere to detailed technical specifications including precise letter heights, emblem dimensions, inscription depths, and lithochrome application standards, all governed by referenced NCA drawings and approved templates. The contractor must maintain a secure, weather-resistant on-site facility for sandblasting and curing, ensure zero damage to turf or monuments, and comply with strict confidentiality requirements regarding decedent information and government property. All work must be completed during cemetery operating hours, with accelerated delivery required within two calendar days for casualties of war. A daily completion log and monument acceptance reports must be submitted, with final inspection and acceptance conducted by cemetery personnel at the site. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561990, with a size standard of $16.5 million in annual receipts, requiring offerors to provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier and certify small business status through SAM.gov and ORCA. Proposals must be submitted electronically in four distinct volumes—Company Information, Technical Approach (maximum 40 pages), Past Performance, and Price/Cost Schedule in Excel format—by the July 24, 2026 deadline via email. Evaluation of submissions will follow a best-value trade-off methodology, prioritizing technical approach and past performance over price, with technical acceptability being a mandatory threshold; failures in sample compliance, workforce qualifications, or adherence to specifications will render proposals ineligible. The contract includes special requirements such as immediate implementation of updated emblems within ten business days, mandatory use of prime contractor employees for at least half of labor costs, and enforceable insurance and safety standards. Payment must be submitted electronically through Tungsten upon acceptance of deliveries, and performance beyond September 30, 2026, is contingent upon future congressional funding. All contract administration is handled by the National Cemetery Administration in Quantico, Virginia, with Weston Worsham serving as the designated Contracting Officer.