Combined Solicitation Wood National Cemetery Privacy Fence Panels Supply

The National Cemetery Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a commercial-grade privacy fence system for Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, through a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation numbered 36C78626Q50144. The contract requires delivery and installation of 540 linear feet of pre-built, dark gray granite-simulated polyethylene fence panels with galvanized steel reinforcement, 90 matching post caps, 30 tons of gray “Shooting Star” decorative stone, and 352 bags of 80-pound high-strength concrete, all to meet stringent environmental and structural standards including resistance to 110 mph sustained winds, operation in temperature extremes from -40°F to 140°F, and a minimum sound transmission class rating of STC 26. The materials must comply with Dade County hurricane certification and ASTM C 387 for concrete, with delivery occurring FOB Destination at the cemetery’s specified site. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where technical acceptability serves as a pass/fail threshold, prior performance must be demonstrated within the last five years, and the lowest-priced compliant offeror will be selected. All proposals must be submitted in four volumes via email by June 5, 2026, including administrative documentation, a tailored technical management plan limited to ten pages, past performance questionnaires, and a completed Excel pricing schedule, with offerors required to be registered in SAM.gov and certified as SDVOSBs. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity (FFP IDIQ) with a one-year base period and four optional one-year extensions, though option exercise is not guaranteed. Contractors must comply with VA-specific requirements including the Dignity Clause, mandating strict adherence to cemetery protocols to avoid damage to gravesites, headstones, or human remains; all personnel must sign a compliance statement and undergo training on NCA Rules of Behavior. Access is restricted to the main entrance, with delivery vehicles limited to 15 tons and side-dump or pup trailers prohibited. Invoices must be submitted electronically through Tungsten Network within ten days of delivery, and the contractor must ensure all subcontractors adhere to non-discrimination policies and flow-down requirements. Special clauses such as Buy American, Commercial Items, Whistleblower Rights, and Trafficking in Persons are incorporated