L099--South Florida National Cemetery On-Site Inscription Services

This contract solicits on-site inscription services for the South Florida National Cemetery under a total small business set-aside, requiring all offerors to be registered in SAM and compliant with ORCA, with no P.O. boxes allowed and exact legal name matching required for eligibility. The solicitation, identified as 36C78626Q0057 and posted on June 24, 2026, is an indefinite-quantity contract with a minimum order of 1,000 units and a maximum of 20,000 units, covering four product types: memorial wall markers (A1), niche covers (I1), upright marble headstones (U1), and granite reverse headstones (R2). Performance is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026, with a one-year base period and four one-year options extending performance through September 30, 2031. Quoters must submit four volumes—Volume A with company information, Volume B with technical capabilities limited to 40 pages, Volume C for past performance, and Volume D as an Excel spreadsheet matching Attachment A—all submitted via email by 10:00 a.m. CST on July 23, 2026. Physical samples of each item type must also be received by the deadline, packaged to prevent damage during shipment. The evaluation will prioritize technical and past performance over pricing, employing a comparative trade-off approach to determine best value. Technical evaluation focuses on sample quality, experience, personnel qualifications, work plan, quality control, and safety practices, while past performance weighs the relevance and quality of similar efforts. Pricing will be assessed for reasonableness against the cost schedule. The contract requires compliance with numerous FAR and VA clauses, including labor standards under the Service Contract Act (with wages specified in WD 2015-4573 Rev 31), equal opportunity and veteran employment requirements, whistleblower protections, trafficking prevention, employment eligibility verification, and paid sick leave. Insurance mandates include $100,000 employer’s liability, $500,000 general liability, and $200,000 per person automobile liability, with no asbestos exclusions. The contractor must establish an on-site facility within 25 days of award and meet completion timelines of 30 days for the first order and 10 business days for ongoing orders. Quality control requires a detailed plan, inspection records, and adherence to