Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition - 36C78625P50026 - fertilizer for Calverton National Cemetery -- 8720

The contract authorizes a procurement for 900 bags of fertilizer to be delivered to Calverton National Cemetery by October 28, 2024. This purchase order, identified as 36C78625P50026, has been justified for award through other than full and open competition, meaning that the acquisition was made without a competitive bidding process due to specific circumstances outlined by the National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contract falls under the NAICS code 325311, related to fertilizer manufacturing, and is managed by an office located in Quantico, Virginia. The justification and approval document was posted on October 31, 2024, with Sarah Poole as the point of contact for this procurement. The contract was issued under solicitation number QSE--36C78625Q50011, and its primary purpose is to ensure timely fertilizer supply for cemetery maintenance. This streamlined acquisition ensures that the National Cemetery Administration can maintain the grounds effectively without delay due to extended competitive procurement processes.