Sample Production & Quality Assurance

The contract calls for the production, inscription, and packaging of full-scale or representative sample headstones to demonstrate adherence to specific technical and aesthetic standards set by the National Cemetery Administration. These samples are intended for evaluation purposes only, ensuring that final production meets requirements for durability, design, engraving precision, and material quality. The work must comply with all prescribed specifications to validate readiness for large-scale manufacturing under the associated program. This opportunity is structured as a small business set-aside under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, with the NAICS code 339999 for other miscellaneous manufacturing. The response deadline is July 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and the place of performance is designated as Triangle, Virginia, with a zip code of 22172. The contract is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its National Cemetery Administration, and all proposals must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal linked to this solicitation.