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Details: This Is A Sources Sought Notice Only the Purpose Of This Sources Sought Is To Conduct Market Research To Procure A Service To Collect, Transport, Treat And Dispose Of Medical Waste . This Notice Serves To Survey The Market To Ascertain Whether-or-not Sources Are Capable Of Providing The Requested Services. this Notice Also Allows Potential Contractors/vendors To Submit A Non-binding Statement Of Interest And Documentation Demonstrating Their Capability. Please Review The Draft Statement Of Work (sow) To Compare Your Supply/service To What Is Requested. Complete The Line-items Below And Submit Any Documentation Supporting Your Product/service For Consideration. Network Contracting Office 23 (nco 23) Is Requesting Responses From Qualified Business Concerns; The Qualifying Naics Code For This Effort Is 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment And Disposal this Sources Sought Is To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Sources And Their Size Classification(s) (service Disabled/veteran Owned Small Business (sd/vosb), Hub Zone, 8(a), Small, Small Disadvantaged, Woman Owned Small Business, Or Large Business) Relative To Naics 562211. Responses To This Notice, Will Be Used By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. After Review Of The Responses To This Notice, A Solicitation Announcement May Be Published. Responses To This Notice Are Not Considered Adequate Responses To Any Corresponding Solicitation Announcement. All Interested Offerors Are Requested To Respond To This Notice But Are Required To Respond To The Official Solicitation Announcement In Order To Be Awarded The Contract. instructions: responses Must Include The Following Information: Primary Information: company Name: Point Of Contact (poc) Name: Email Address: Phone Number: unique Entity Id No. Listed In The System Of Awards Management (sam): business Size: (service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb), Veteran Owned Small Business (vosb), Small Business Other, Small Business, Or Large Business) For The Naics Code 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment And Disposal . Please Indicate Whether You Hold A Gsa Federal-supply-schedule Or Indefinite Delivery/indefinitely Quantity (idiq) Contract That Covers This Type Of Request. If So, Please Provide The Schedule Contract Number. Must Have An Authorized Distributor Letter And Proof Of Authorization To Be A Service Provider. the Attached Sow Is A Draft And Is Not Finalized. If Any Portions Are Unclear, Prohibited, And/or You Are Unsure About The Draft Description Of The Requirement Please List Your Comments And/or Concerns In Your Response So They Can Be Addressed. response Is Due By 10/18/2024, At 10:00am Central Time. Please Submit E-mail Responses To Mrs. Alberta Mickells, Contract Specialist, At Email Address: Alberta.mickells@va.gov. Please Place Medical Waste Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. This Notice Is To Assist The Department Of Veterans Affairs In Determining Qualified Sources Only. item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0001 1.00 yr vendor To Furnish Labor And Equipment To Pickup And Properly Dispose Of Regulated Medical Waste At The Va Helath Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, Mn, And To Include All 3 Bocs (alexandria, Brainerd, And Montevideo) Base Year For The Perios Of January 1, 2025 To December 31, 2025 funding/req. Number: 1 grand Total notes: Issuance Of This Notice Does Not Constitute Any Obligation Whatsoever On The Part Of The Government To Procure These Supplies And/or Services, Or To Issue A Solicitation, Nor To Notify Respondents Of The Results Of This Notice. No Solicitation Documents Exists At This Time; However, In The Event The Acquisition Strategy Demonstrates That Gsa Is A Viable Option For Procuring A Solution, The Rfq Shall Be Posted To Gsa Ebuy Where Only Those Firms Who Currently Hold A Gsa Schedule With The Applicable Sin Will Be Able To Respond. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Is Neither Seeking Quotes Nor Accepting Unsolicited Quotes, And Responses To This Notice Cannot Be Accepted As Offers. Any Information The Vendor Considers Proprietary Should Be Clearly Marked As Such. The U.s. Government Will Not Pay For Any Information Or Administrative Costs Incurred In Response To This Sources Sought Notice. statement Of Work 1. Title: Regulated Medical Waste And Trace Chemotherapy Waste Services 2. Overview: Contractor Shall Provide Services To Collect, Transport, Treat, And Dispose Of Infectious, Sharp And Trace Chemotherapy Waste For The St. Cloud Va Health Care System 3. Acronyms: a. Rmw Regulated Medical Waste b. Trace Chemo - Trace Chemotherapy c. Va Department Of Veterans Affairs d. Cboc Community Based Outpatient Clinic e. Cor Contracting Officers Representative f. Vahcs Veterans Affairs Health Care System g. Ems - Environmental Management Services h. Sow Statement Of Work i. Contractor Employee Means All Contractor Staff, Technicians, Personnel, Subcontractors, Or Persons Working On Behalf Of The Contractor. 4. Place Of Performance: St. Cloud Va Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. St Cloud, Mn 56303 Alexandria Cboc: 410 30th Ave East, Alexandria, Mn 56308 Brainerd Cboc: 722 Northwest 7th St, Brainerd, Mn 56401 *possibility Of New Location Tbd In The Brainerd/baxter Area In Option Year 3 Or 4 Montevideo Cboc: 1025 N. 13th St, Montevideo, Mn 56265 period Of Performance: this Contract Will Be A Single Award, Firm Fixed Price Service Contract For 1 (one) Base Year And 4 (four) Option Years. qualifications And Special Certifications: contractor Shall Use Trained Staff With Specialized Knowledge In This Line Of Work According To The Qualifications Set Forth In The Sow. contractor Must Provide Valid Infectious Transporter Licenses Within Each State The Contractor Operates In. regulations / Directives / Policies: joint Commission minnesota Pollution Control Agency (mpca) minnesota Infectious Waste Statutes And Rules Administered By The Mpca regulated Waste Under The Federal Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (bbp) Found At 29 Cfr 1910.1030 And Administered By The Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry, Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) regulated Medical Waste Under The Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (hmr) Found At 49 Cfr 173.134, Administered By The U.s. Department Of Transportation (dot). This Includes Any Laws In Other States That Are Applicable To The Transportation Of Infectious Waste Across State Lines guidelines Required By Center For Disease Control (cdc). guidelines Required By Environmental Protection Agency (epa) st. Cloud Va Green Environmental Management System (gems) other Applicable Regulating Agencies definitions: infectious Waste (iw): Waste Originating From The Diagnosis, Care, Or Treatment Of A Person Or Animal That Has Been Or May Have Been Exposed To A Contagious Or Infectious Disease. Unless The Materials Have Been Rendered Noninfectious By Procedures Approved By The Minnesota State Commissioner Of Health, Infectious Waste Includes: all Wastes Originating From Persons Or Animals Placed In Isolation For Control And Treatment Of An Infectious Disease. bandages, Dressings, Casts, Catheters, Tubing, And Similar Disposable Items Which Have Been In Contact With Wounds, Bums, Anatomical Tracts, Or Surgical Incisions And Which Are Suspect Of Being Or Have Been Medically Verified As Infectious. all Infectious Anatomical Waste, Including Human And Animal Parts Or Tissues. infectious Sharps And Needles. laboratory And Pathology Waste Of An Infectious Nature; Or any Other Waste, As Defined By The State Commissioner Of Health, Which, Because Of Its Infectious Nature, Requires Handling And Disposal In A Manner Prescribed For Other Types Of Infectious Waste. infectious Sharps: Discarded Items That Can Induce Subdenal Inoculation Of Infectious Agents, Including Needles, Scalpel Blades, Pipettes, And Other Items Derived From Human Or Animal Patient Care, Blood Banks, Laboratories, Mortuaries, Research Facilities, And Industrial Operations; And Discarded Glass Or Rigid Plastic Vials Containing Infectious Agents. trace Chemotherapy Waste (trace Chemo): Empty Vials, Syringes, Iv Bags, And Similar Container Type Items Which Held Antineoplastics And Gowns, Goggles, Gloves, Tubing, And Wipes Used With Antineoplastics That Are Not Overtly Contaminated. Scope Of Work: the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Personnel, Transportation, Tools, Equipment, And Materials To Provide Rmw Services. the Contractor Shall Provide A Primary And Alternate Point Of Contact For All Locations To The Cor Within 5 Days Of Contract Award. Information To Include A 24-hour Emergency Contact (name, Telephone #, Mobile #) Available During Contractor S Non-business Hours. containers: the Contractor Shall Supply The Va With Adequate Quantities Of Reusable Containers That Shall Be Odor Free, With Tight-fitting Covers, Leak Proof, Fire Retardant And Shall Be Cleaned And Sanitized With A Hospital Grade Epa Registered Disinfectant Prior To Drop Off At Each Location. the Contractor Shall Provide Disinfected Storage Containers Of Sufficient Size And Quantity At All Locations To Ensure Adequate Capacity As Needed By The Va For Iw And Trace Chemo. at A Minimum, A One-to-one Exchange Of Containers For Each Filled Container In All Pickup Locations Will Be Provided By The Contractor. currently, The Estimated Weight Of Iw And Trace Chemo Waste Generated By The Va Is Approximately 70,500 Pounds A Year. Average For Sharps Is Approximately 15%. the Storage Containers Must Be Lined With Contractor Provided Red Iw Bags Or Yellow Trace Chemo Bags As Applicable To The Waste To Be Stored In The Container. contractor Supplied Bags Shall Be Constructed Of A Material Of Sufficient Single Thickness And Strength To Pass The 165-gram Dropped Dart Impact Resistance Test As Prescribed By American Society For Testing And Materials (astm) Standard D 1709-75, Which Is Incorporated Herein By Reference. containers Must Be Conspicuously Labeled In Accordance With Guidelines And Regulations Prescribed By Regulatory Authorities Including Dot And Osha Standards. all Containers Must Be Labeled With The Contractor's And The Va's Names, Addresses, And Phone Numbers. all Labels Containing Va Identifiers Must Be Removed From Containers At The Time Of Waste Treatment And/or Disposal. va Storage Of Infectious Waste And Trace Chemo Waste: the St. Cloud Va Location Maintains Two Secure Storage Sheds For Storage Of Iw And Trace Chemo. the Va Storage Sheds Are Adjacent To Building 49/50 And Building 1. iw And Trace Chemo Waste Will Be Placed By The Va Into Contractor Supplied Containers Within The Storage Sheds. collection, Transportation, Treatment And Disposal the Contractor Is Fully Responsible For Handling, Collection, Storage, Transportation, Treatment And Disposal Of Iw And Trace Chemo Waste In A Secure Manner That Prevents Leakage Of Waste. containers Must Maintain Their Integrity And Remain Segregated From Other Waste Types During Handling, Collection, Storage, Transport, Treatment, And Disposal. the Contractor Must Track Waste From Collection To Disposal And Provide An Online Manifest System. the Contractor Must Provide The Va With Sufficient Waste Tracking Information For The Va To Deem The Number Of Trace Chemo And Iw Containers Collected, The Number Of Trace Chemo And Iw Containers Delivered, The Weight Of Trace Chemo And Iw Waste Collected, And How And Where Trace Chemo And Iw Is Treated. collection And Handling the Contractor Will Be Issued A Key For Va Storage Sheds And Shall Return The Key Upon Contract Expiration Or Termination. failure To Return The Key Shall Cause The Contractor To Be Billed $75.00. all Labor Required To Unlock Storage Sheds, Remove Containers, Load The Truck And Place Empty, Clean, Disinfected, Lined, Rigid, Covered Containers Inside The Storage Sheds And Lock The Sheds Is The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor. no Less Than Thirty (30) Minutes Prior To Arrival At The Va To Collect Waste. ems Will Periodically Monitor The Contractor's Performance Throughout The Collection Process. collection Of Iw And Trace Chemo Waste Shall Occur Three Days Per Week On Monday, Wednesday, And Friday Mornings At The St. Cloud Va Health Care System. after Both Sheds Have Been Serviced And Locked, The Contractor Shall Deliver A Manifest To The Cor For Signature. if The Cor Is Unavailable, Signature May Be Obtained From Authorized Va Personnel That Are Current On Their Dot Hazmat Training. a List Of Authorized Va Personnel Is Maintained By The Cor And Will Be Provided To The Contractor. cbocs: collection Of Rmw Containers Will Occur Monthly For The Three Cboc Locations, Unless Otherwise Identified By The Cor Or Clinic Coordinator. contractor Employee(s) Will Be Escorted By Va Staff To The Storage Area At Each Of The Cboc Locations For Rmw Pick-up. the Contractor Shall Deliver A Manifest To The Clinic Coordinator/va Authorized Personnel For Signature At Each Of The Cboc Locations. transportation: the Contractor Must Possess Valid Infectious Transporter Licenses Within Each State The Contractor Operates In And Provide Proof Of Licensure To The Cor. the Contractor's Commercial Transporter Management Plans Must Be Kept At The Address Identified As The Transporter's Principal Place Of Business And Be Available For Inspection Upon Request During Business Hours. the Contractor's Vehicles Must Conspicuously Display A Rectangular Sign Or Decal At Least 12 Inches In Size With Red Letters On White Background Which Reads "infections Waste" Or A Decal Displaying The International Biohazard Symbol And The Word "biohazard.'' the Name Of The Contractor Must Be Displayed On The Exterior Of The Contractor's Vehicle In Accordance With All Local, State, And Federal Regulations Regarding Infectious Waste. the Contractor Shall Have An Approved Operation And Safety Plan With Documentation Of Employee Training. A Copy Of The Plan Must Be Provided To The Cor. The Plan And Documented Training Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To: the Proper And Safe Operation Of The Waste Collection Vehicle standards And Safety Precautions For Handling, Collection, Transportation, Treatment, And Disposal Of Rmw And Trace Chemo Waste. applicable Licenses, Permits And Certificates Of Training For Handling, Collection, Transportation, Treatment And Disposal Of Iw And Trace Chemo Waste. a Description Of The Characteristics And Hazards Of Rmw And Trace Chemo Waste. procedures To Follow In The Event A Person Is Contaminated By Iw And Trace Chemo Waste. procedures To Follow In The Event Of A Spill Including Clean Up And Disinfection Of Contaminated Surfaces And The Storage, Treatment, And Disposal Of Spilled Materials. procedures To Follow If A Load Of Iw And Trace Chemo Waste Becomes Hot, Burning And/or Reactive. procedures To Follow In The Event Unauthorized Waste Material Is Deposited In The Collection Containers. procedures To Follow To Complete The Manifest And To Maintain Other Records Required Under Any Local Ordinance, State Statute Or Rule, Or Federal Regulation That Applies To The Jurisdictions Within Which The Contractor Operates; And Procedures To Follow To Properly Disinfect The Waste Collection Vehicle And Waste Containers. treatment And Disposal: trace Chemo Must Be Treated And Disposed By Incineration At A Permitted Regulated Medical Waste Incinerator. iw And Sharps Must Be Treated By Autoclave At A Permitted Regulated Medical Waste Treatment Facility Then Disposed Of At A Permitted Land Disposal Facility. the Contractor Is Fully Responsible For The Lawful Treatment And Disposal Of Iw, Sharps And Trace Chemo Waste Generated By The Va. manifests And Certificates Of Treatment And Destruction: contractor Shall Provide Manifests Necessary To Properly Document Pick-up, Transport, And Disposal Of All Collected Rmw. waste Collected By The Contractor Shall Be Tracked Using A Manifest System That Has Been Pre-approved By The Cor To Ensure It Meets Va's Needs. the Manifest System Must Provide The Va With Sufficient Information To Track Iw, Sharps And Trace Chemo Waste Collected From The Point Of Collection To Treatment And Disposal. certificates Of Treatment And Disposal Must Also Be Provided To The Cor For Each Shipment That Clearly Shows: date Of Disposal location Of Disposal Site method Of Disposal weight(s) Of Rmw Disposed state And Federal Permit/registration Numbers Of Both The Transporter And Disposal Site failure To Follow Manifest And Certificate Of Treatment Provisions May Be Grounds For Immediate Termination Of The Contract. permits: the Contractor Shall Provide The Cor Copies Of All Current Regulatory Permits For Each Storage, Treatment, And Disposal Facility To Be Used By The Contractor For The Disposal Of Va Waste. the Contractor Must Obtain And Maintain All Necessary Permits, Licenses And Registrations For Handling, Pickup, Storage, Treatment And Disposal Of Iw And Trace Chemo Waste As Regulated By The Authorities Listed In The Sow. the Contractor Agrees To Hold The Va Harmless For Any Negligence Of Contractor And His Or Her Employees Who May Wholly Or Individually Be Liable For Improper Handling, Pickup, Transportation, Treatment, And Disposal Of The Va's Waste. contingency Plans: the Contractor Shall Provide The Cor A Contingency Plan Addressing Back-up Plans For Collection, Transportation, Treatment, And Disposal Of The Va's Waste In The Event Of Any Condition Which Impedes The Ability To Perform The Services Specified In This Sow. employee Testing And Certification: the Contractor Shall Provide The Cor Evidence Of Training And Certifications For Contractor Employees Dot Hazardous Materials Training And Osha Blood Borne Pathogen Training. the Contractor Will Notify The Cor Of Any Letters Of Warning, Notices Of Violations, Or Administrative Penalties Issued To The Contractor Or To Any Waste Treatment Or Disposal Facilities During The Contract Term. notification Of Changes: the Contractor Will Notify The Cor In Advance Of Any Changes That May Affect Services Such As Containers, Transportation, Storage Facilities, Treatment Facilities And Disposal Sites. weight System: the Contractor Will Provide Evidence Of A Certifiable Weighing System That Is Regularly Monitored To Ensure And Validate Accuracy. the Contractor Will Measure Trace Chemo And Iw Separately And Exclude The Weight Of Trace Chemo And Iw Containers For An Accurate Measure Of The Weight Of Wastes For Billing And Tracking Purposes. contractor Vehicles: all Contractor Vehicles Utilized In The Performance Of This Contract Shall Maintain Insurance (up To The Minimum Coverage Required By The Respective State) And Shall Maintain Current State Vehicle Registration. all Contractor Employees Shall Possess A Valid Minnesota State Driver S License And Have A Clean Driving Record. the Contractor Or His/her Employee S While Performing Under This Contract Shall Use No Personal Vehicles To Transport Containers To And From The Government And Contractor Site. the Contractor Shall Ensure That All Contractor Vehicles Utilized For This Performance Contract Are Kept In Proper Working Condition. the Contractor Vehicles Shall Be Locked And Properly Secured At All Times While At The Government Site Or In Route To And From Contractor Site. vehicles Used In The Performance Of The Contract Shall Not Be Left Unattended And Unlocked At Any Time While Transporting St. Cloud Va Health Care System Security Waste. 10. Schedule: hours Of Services: contractor Shall Perform Services Monday Through Friday During Normal Business Hours Of 7:00 Am To 3:30 Pm At The St. Cloud Location And 8:00 Am To 4:00 Pm At The Cboc Locations. when Regular Delivery/pick-up Days Occur On One Of The Federal Holidays Listed Below, The Regular Delivery/pick-up Shall Automatically Shift To The Following Business Day (monday Through Friday). The Eleven National Holidays Observed By The Federal Government Are: New Years Day 1 January Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday In January Presidents Day Third Monday In February Memorial Day Last Monday In May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday In September Columbus Day Second Monday In October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday In November Christmas Day 25 December if A Holiday Falls On Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. If A Holiday Falls On Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A Legal Holiday By U.s. Agencies. any Other Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States To Be A National Holiday. should Any Collection Day Fall On A Holiday, The Contractor Shall Coordinate With The Cor To Reschedule. the Contractor Shall Coordinate With The Cor And Cboc Pocs For An Agreed Upon Schedule Which Includes But Is Not Limited To A Specific Day Of The Week And Time To Provide Services At Each Of The Four Locations. the Contractor Shall Provide A Minimum Of 24-hour Notice Of Any Schedule Changes. Emergency: contractor Will Respond To Emergency Removal Needs By Performing Removal Within Twenty-four (24) Hours Of Notification By Vahcs. contractor Will Provide Vahcs With Instructions For Emergency Notification. contractor Will Not Be Allowed Access To Vahcs Facilities Prior To 7:00 A.m. Or After 4:00 P.m. Except In Emergency Situations As Designated By Vahcs. 12. Invoicing: the Contractor Shall Invoice By Weight ~ Total Pounds For Rmw For The Va. the Contractor May Submit A Consolidated Monthly Invoice For All Four Locations. invoice Must Include, But Is Not Limited To: contract Number purchase Order Number (po) date Of Service location manifest Number quantity type Of Container type Of Waste weight ~ Per Pound price Per Pound For Type Of Waste

Details: Page 2 Of 2 nca Mwd Scope Of Work (sow) concrete Grave Liners & Lids rock Island National Cemetery, Bldg, 118, Rodman Ave, Rock Island, Il 61299 click Or Tap To Enter A Date. nca Mission ncaâ honors Veterans And Their Eligible Family Members With Final Resting Places In National Shrines And With Lasting Tributes That Commemorate Their Service And Sacrifice To Our Nation. sow Standards national Cemeteries Are National Shrines. The Standards Of Maintenance, Appearance And Operational Procedures Performed By The Contractor At This Cemetery Shall Reflect This Nation S Concern For Those Interned There. For This Reason, The Contractor S Strict Adherence To The Specifications Shall Be Required And Shall Be Essential. product concrete Grave Liners Fabricated In Strict Accordance With The Following Gsa Federal Specifications And Commercial Item Description (cid): fsc 3990 metric A-a-30194 July 26, 1993 commercial Item Description Gsa Commercial Item Description A-a-30194: Type-i, Style-i, Liner, Grave, Concrete. the General Services Administration Has Provided The Use Of This Commercial Item Description As A Replacement For Va Specification X1708g For Concrete. this Commercial Item Description Describes Concrete Graveliners Intended For Use In National Cemeteries To Prevent The Sinkage Of Soil In Graves. salient Characteristics. Liner, Grave, Concrete - Shall Be Constructed From Reinforced Concrete Utilizing Portland Cement. Cement Will Be Of Commercial Quality Using Steel And/or Polypropylene Reinforcement. In Addition, The Material(s) Used In The Production Of Concrete Graveliners Shall Be Impervious To Any Destructive Action Of The Natural Elements Possibly Contained In The Cemetery Soil Which Can Range From Extreme Acidic To Extreme Alkaline Conditions. concrete Graveliners Must Be Properly Cured For 28 Days Before Delivery And The Concrete Must Have A Minimum Compression Strength Of 31, 027 Kilopascal (kpa) Or 4,500 Pound Force/square Inch (psi). style 1 - Box With Separate Lid Style 2 - Dome With A Base style 3 - Dome Without A Base sizes small Liner 147 Cm (58 In) By 51 Cm (20 In) By 46 Cm (18 In) medium Liner 218 Cm (86 In) By 76 Cm (30 In) By 61 Cm (24 In) oversize Liner 229 Cm (90 In) By 81 Cm (32 In) By 66 Cm (26 In) extra Large Liner 234 Cm (92 In) By 91 Cm (36 In) By 71 Cm (28 In) internal Dimensions Listed Above Are Nominal For The Standard Sizes And Small Variances Are Permitted In The Use Of Standard Commercial Products Providing Size Permits Use Of Standard Caskets. unit: Each workmanship graveliners Shall Be Free From Defects Which Detract From Its Appearance Or Impair Its serviceability. production Specification the Following Must Be Included As Part Of The Bid: type Of Material Or Materials material Specifications methods Of Construction testing Procedures And Findings performance. Graveliners Furnished Will Be Designed For A Maximum Burial Depth Of 2.13 M (84 In) From The Bottom Of The Liner, With Minimum Soil Cover Of 46 Cm (18 In), Be Capable Of Structurally Withstanding Passage Of An Axle Load Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.) After Burial And Provide For Ease Of Installation. Liners Will Have A Sufficient Weight Bearing Surface Area To Prevent Sinkage. This Area May Vary Depending Upon Soil Conditions, But In All Cases, Will Be Capable Of Passing The Functional Test Specified In Paragraphs Entitled "functional Tests" In Order To Perform This Function In Place After Installation. The Ongoing Static Loads In This Environment Include The Weight Of The Backfill, Changes In The Water Table, And Pressures From The Freeze Thaw Cycle Where Applicable. In Addition, The Graveliner Shall Be Designed To Withstand The Dynamic, Differential And Impact Loads And Stresses Which Are Exerted Upon A Unit During The Interment Process. Such Loads And Stresses Include Compaction Of The (backfill) Soil, Excavation Of Adjoining Gravesite, As Well As The Pressures And Forces Exerted By Normal Cemetery Excavation, Compaction And Maintenance Equipment. Graveliner Designs Shall Be Such As To Prevent Any Potential Sinkage Due To Chiseling (the Sinkage Process Caused Because Of Insufficient Surface Area Contact With The Bottom Of The Grave.) And Fatigue Creep (the Long Run Sagging Process Of The Weight Bearing Surface Area). design And Construction. Graveliners Will Meet The Performance Requirements. The Combination Of The Design Shape, Design Thickness, Structure And Material Shall Be Capable Of Supporting The Required 2.27 Metric Tons (5,000 Ibs.) Center Load Pressure Test And The Axle Load Test Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.), Plus The Superimposed Earth Load. Both The Exterior Dimensions And The Weight Of The Graveliner Shall Be Kept To A Minimum In Accordance With The Normal Internal Dimension Standards Specified Above In Paragraph Labeled "salient Characteristics" And The Required Structural Strength Specified Above. Design Contours And Shapes Will Be Such As To Eliminate Any Possible Back-fill Voids, Settling, Sinking, Floating Or Raising Of The Graveliner Once Interred. The Graveliners And Parts Thereof Will Have Provisions To Facilitate Both The Ease Of Installation And Removal Of The Unit And Its Component Parts. All Lifting Apparatus Must Be Adequately Anchored In The Unit To Sufficiently Withstand The Stresses Of Lifting And Placing The Unit. Graveliners Will Have Knockout Holes To Permit Drainage. inscription. The Date Of Manufacture Will Be Permanently Recorded On The Graveliner So That The Contractor Can Identify His Product According To The Date Of Production. (cont D.) pricing pricing Includes Fabrication, Transportation, Delivery, Inspection, And All Corrective Work. quality Control And Assurance Provisions. responsibility For Inspection. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Contract Or Purchase Order, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of All Inspection Requirements As Specified Herein. Except As Otherwise Specified In The Contract Or Purchase Order, The Contractor May Use Its Own Facilities Suitable For The Performance Of The Inspection Requirements Specified Herein, With Prior Approval Of The Cemetery Director. the Government Reserves The Right To Perform Any Of The Inspections Set Forth In The Specification Where Such Inspections Are Deemed Necessary To Assure That Supplies And Services Conform To Prescribed Requirements. records. Records Of Examinations And Tests Performed By Or For The Contractor Shall Be Maintained By The Contractor And Made Available To The Government, Upon The Government's Request, At Any Time, Or From Time To Time, During The Performance Of The Contract And For A Period Of Three Years After Delivery Of The Supplies To Which Such Records Relate. inspection. Inspection, As Used Herein, Is Defined As Both Examination (such As Visual Or Auditory Investigation Without The Use Of Special Laboratory Appliances Or Procedures) And Testing (determination By Technical Means Of Physical And Chemical Properties) Of The Item. preproduction Sample. When Specified A Preproduction Sample Will Be Required And Will Be Examined And Tested In Accordance With This Specification. The Preproduction Sample Will Be Representative Of The Production Article. However, The Requirements For Furnishing A Preproduction Sample May Be Waived As To A Bidder If: a. The Bidder States In The Bid That The Product Offered Is The Same As A Product Previously Furnished To The Procuring Activity Under A Prior Contract, And The Bidder Identifies The Contract. b. The Contracting Officer Determines That Such Product Meets The Requirements Of The Specification. tests. Tests Shall Be Conducted To Determine Compliance With These Commercial Item Description Requirements. Where Feasible, The Same Sample Shall Be Used For The Determination Of Two Or More Test Characteristics. testing Of Components. Upon Request, The Supplier Will Furnish A Certification Of Compliance, Issued By An Independent Testing Laboratory Or An Approved Testing Program. This Would Include An Analysis For All Characteristics Of Material Specified And Applicable Referenced Specifications. The Government Reserves The Right To Verify The Correctness Of Such Certificates Of Compliance And Analysis. Approved Graveliners Are Subject To Both Random Compliance And Complete Re-testing. the Graveliners Will Conform To The Following American Society For Testing And Materials (cont D.) (astm) Standards. astm C 33 - Standard Specifications For Concrete Aggregate astm C 39 - Test Method For Compressive Strength Of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens astm C 40 - Standard Test Method For Organic Impurities In Fine Aggregates For Cement astm C 94 - Standard Specification For Ready-mixed Concrete Astm C 150 - Standard Specification For Portland astm C 173 - Standard Test Method For Air Content Of Freshly Mixed Concrete By The Volumetric Method astm C 231 - Standard Test Method For Air Content Of Freshly Mixed Concrete By The Pressure Method astm C 260 - Standard Specification For Air-entraining Admixtures For Concrete astm C 330 - Standard Specification For Lightweight Aggregates For Structural Concrete astm C 494 - Standard Specification For Chemical Admixtures For Concrete sampling For Examination. Sampling For Examination Shall Be Conducted In Accordance With Mil-std-1 05, With An Aql Of 1.0 (percent Defective) And An Inspection Level Of S-1. examination Of Furnished Product. Graveliners Will Be Examined For The Defects Listed Below. Whenever A Deviation To Specified Requirements Is Noted, Correction Will Be Made. Failure To Make Corrections Will Be Cause For Rejection: size/dimensions Not As Specified. materials Not As Specified. production Date Not Inscribed Or Otherwise Permanently Recorded. drainage Holes Not Provided. surface Contains Foreign Inclusions, Spalling, Holes, Cracks, Large Voids, Or Other Evidence Of Poor Manufacture. provisions To Facilitate Installation And Removal Not Provided. functional Test. Upon Request, A Functional Load Test Will Be Made At The Contractor's Expense Under The Observation Of The Contracting Officer, Or His/her Representative, To Insure The Graveliner, As Furnished, Will Be Capable Of Supporting Load Weight Stated In Paragraph Entitled "design And Construction". The Functional Test Will Consist Of Two Loading Conditions: (a) Unconfined Loading. (center Load Pressure Test) place Base On 10.16 Cm (4 In) X 10.16 Cm (4 In), Spaced Approximately 0.305 M (12 In), From Each End Of The Test Product. place Cover On Base. The Producer May Choose To Use A Temporary Gasket Material In The Sealant (tongue And Groove) Area Of A Graveliner In Place Of The Permanent Sealant. cushion Material Should Be Used To Assure That A 0.093 Sq. M (1 Sq Ft); Bearing Plate Will Uniformly Load The Test Unit. Special Care Should Be Taken For Units With Arch-shaped Tops Or Carapaces. a Hydraulic Ram Will Be Pressurized Until The Ram Engages The Bearing Place And Will Be Set At A Preload Pressure Of 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) For A Minimum Of One Minute. the Inspector Will Add Additional Pressure To The Test Unit In 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Increments. This Pressure Will Be Added Gradually, Taking At Least Thirty (30) Seconds To (cont D.) add Each Additional 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) Load. Once The 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) Increment Has Been Added, The Test Unit Should Be Allowed A Minimum Of One Minute At Rest Prior To The Next Load Increase. This Procedure Should Be Repeated Until The Full 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Load Has Been Properly Applied. the Concrete Graveliner Must Withstand The 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Of Static Load On The 0.93 M (36 In), Section At The Critical Load Area For A Minimum Of Five (5) Minutes Without Failure. (b) Confined Loading. the Liner Shall Be Placed On A Flat Surface Below Ground And Covered With A Granular Soil Material. The Soil Will Be Compacted Thoroughly Around And On Top Of The Liner To A Thickness Of 46 Cm (18 In). A Wheeled Tractor Or Truck With An Axle Load Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.) Will Then Be Passed Over The Covered Liner For A Minimum Of Twenty (20) Times In Repetition. The Liner Must Not Show Any Signs Of Material Overstress Or Cracking. upon Completion Of Confined Loading Test The Adjacent "gravesite" Will Then Be Excavated To A Maximum Depth Of 2.13 M (84 In), Exposing The Longitudinal Side Of The Tested Unit For A Period Of No Less Than Twenty-four (24) Hours. The Unit Must Not Exhibit Any Signs Of Potential Material Fatigue, Creep, Chiseling, Excessive Deflection, Scratching Or Infringement Of The Adjacent Gravesite. the Contracting Officer Or His/her Designated Representative At Any Time May Make Unannounced Inspections Of The Contractor's Plant. contractor Certification. The Contractor Shall Certify That The Product Offered Meets The Salient Characteristics Of This Description And Conforms To The Producer's Own Drawings, Specification, Standards, And Quality Assurance Practices. The Government Reserves The Right To Require Proof Of Such Conformance Prior To First Delivery And Thereafter As May Be Otherwise Provided For Under The Provisions Of The Contract. regulatory Requirements. Federal Food, Drug And Cosmetic Act - If The Product Covered By This Document Has Been Determined By The U.s. Food And Drug Administration To Be Under Its Jurisdiction, The Offeror/contractor Shall Comply, And Be Responsible For Compliance By Its Subcontractors/suppliers, With The Requirements Of The Federal Food, Drug And Cosmetic Act, As Amended, And Regulations Promulgated There Under. In Addition, The Offeror/contractor Shall Comply, And Be Responsible For Compliance By Its Contractors/suppliers, With The Requirements Of All Other Applicable Federal, State, And Local Statues, Ordinances, And Regulations. recovered Materials. The Offeror/contractor Is Encouraged To Use Recovered Material In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 23.4 To The Maximum Extent Practical. packaging And Packing. Graveliners Will Be Palleted Or Otherwise Prepared For Shipping In Accordance With Standard Commercial Practice To Ensure Carrier Acceptance And Safe Delivery In Containers Complying With Rules And Regulations Applicable To The Mode Of Transportation. marking. Shipping Containers Will Be Marked In Accordance With The Manufacturer's Standard Commercial Practice. The Production Date Will Be Inscribed Or Otherwise Permanently Marked On Each Component Which Makes Up A Graveliner. (cont D.) copies Of Federal Standard No. 376, Preferred Metric Units For General Use By The Federal Government And Federal Test Standard 191 Are Available From General Services Administration Business Service Centers In Boston, Ma; New York, Ny; Philadelphia, Pa; Washington, Dc; Atlanta, Ga; Chicago, Il; Kansas City, Mo; Fort Worth, Tx; Denver, Co; San Francisco, Ca; Los Angeles, Ca; And Seattle, Wa. copies Of Specifications And Standards Are Also Available From Department Of Defense Single stock Point. Special Assistance Desk, Telephone (215) 697-2667 Or 2179 Will Provide You Adequate Information By Mail Or Tele-specs Mode. copies Of United States Pharmacopoeia (usp) Regulations May Be Obtained From: Uspc, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Md 20852, Usa. ordering Data. Purchasers Should Select The Preferred Options Permitted Herein, And Include The Following Information In Procurement Documents: title, Number, And Date Of This Commercial Item Description type, Style And Size. the Unit Price Covers The Production And Transportation Of The Grave Liners Ordered Being Completed At The Approval Of The Cemetery Director Only. General Requirements it Shall Be The Contractor S Responsibility To Keep Pace With The Burial And Grave Liner Requirements Of Rock Island National Cemetery, Bldg, 118, Rodman Ave, Rock Island, Il 61299, By Furnishing And Delivering Prefabricated Concrete Grave Liners And Lids To Rock Island National Cemetery. irrespective Of Other Requirements And Provisions Under This Contract, The Government Reserves The Right To Make Its Own Installation Of A Thermoplastic Grave Liner In Any Gravesite As Demanded By Local Operational Conditions. In Such Circumstances The Cemetery Will Not Be Charged For Liners Originally Ordered But Not Delivered For These Gravesites. transportation, Storage, And Handling units Shall Be Transported, And Handled To Prevent Damage To Surfaces, Edges, And Corners And To Prevent The Development Of Stresses And Cracks.â  The Contractor Shall Provide Temporary Bracing Protection Devices And Measures As Necessary To Prevent Damage To The Units During Handling And Transportation.â â  Contractor Is Responsible For Transportation And Handling Of Units Such That Any Negligence On The Contractor S Part, Shall Be Corrected At The Contractor S Expense.â  Use The Designed Crypt Lifting Cable To Transport Grave Liners.â â  On The Job Site, Forklift Handling Of Grave Liners May Be Approved By The Va Upon Demonstration That No Crypt Damages Will Be Incurred. f. Storage Rejection grave Liners May Be Stored On The Cemetery Grounds, Upon Approval From Cemetery Director Only. All Damaged Or Rejected Units Shall Be Removed, Without Exception, From The Cemetery Grounds Daily. All Rejected Units Will Be Indicated (marked In Such A Manner), As Mutually Agreed Upon By The Contractor And The Cemetery Director. g. Delivery Requirements all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Cemetery Hours Of Operation, 7:30am Through 4:00pm Local Time Monday Through Friday, And Certain Weekend And Holidays, As Required (see Federal Holidays). Work Performed During Non-duty Hours, Weekends, And Holidays, Will Be At The Approval Of The Cor. The Contractor Will Normally Be Notified Of Unit Requirements To Be Delivered The Day Prior To Need, With The Exclusion Of Mondays Due To The Possibility That Interments Were Scheduled Over The Weekend. In Those Cases, The Contractor Will Not Be Notified Until Approximately 7:30am, On Monday Morning, The Day Of Interment. On Occasion, An Interment May Be Canceled At The Last Minute, Which Prevents The Government From Providing The Contractor With Advance Notice. When This Occurs, Installation Of The Grave Liner By The Contractor Would Be Completed At The Approval From Cemetery Director Only. In Instances When Approval From The Cemetery Director Tasks The Contractor With Grave Liner Removal, The Contractor Shall Be Required To Remove The Grave Liner From The Gravesite At No Additional Cost To The Government. the Contractor Agrees To Phase All Work In Such A Manner As Not To Impact On Or Interfere With Cemetery Operations. The Contractor Shall Not Operate Equipment, Machinery, Or Otherwise Perform Contract Work Within 250 Feet Of Any Ongoing Interment Service. The Cor May Coordinate With Contractor's Performance In Specific Areas Of The Cemetery To Ensure Smooth Cemetery Operations. federal Holidays (holidays Observed By The Federal Government) new Year's Day 1st Day Of January martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Third Monday In January presidents Day Third Monday In February memorial Day Last Monday In May juneteenth Day 19th Day Of June independence Day 4th Day In July labor Day First Monday In September columbus Day Second Monday In October veterans Day 11th Day In November thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday In November christmas Day 25th Day Of December if A Holiday Falls On Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A Legal Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies. Also Included Would Be Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America As A National Holiday. h. Placement Of Orders contractor Will Be Provided With A Copy Of The Next Working Day S Schedule Available At The Foreman S Office Prior To Cob. The Next Day Schedule Will Also Be Emailed To The Contractor Daily By Cob. The Schedule Will Be Used To Define The Work And Materials Needed For The Next Burial Day. Upon Request From The Contractor, The Cemetery Will Provide A Projected Excavations List For The Next Day S Burials. metric Products products Manufactured To Metric Dimensions Will Be Conducted On An Equal Basis With Those Manufactured Inch-pound Units, Providing They Fall Within The Tolerances Specified Using Conversion Tables Contained In The Latest Revision Of Federal Standard No. 376, And All Other Requirements Of This Document Are Met. if A Product Is Manufactured To Metric Dimensions And Those Dimensions Exceed The Tolerances Specified In The Inch-pound Units, A Request Should Be Made To The Contracting Officer, In Conjunction With The Cor, Who Will Accept Or Reject The Product. packaging And Marking grave Liners Will Be Prepared For Shipping In Accordance With The Commercial Item Description (cid) No. A-a-30194. Grave Liners And Lids Shall Be Marked In Accordance With The Cid. j. Contract Management representatives Of The Contracting Officer: The Va Contracting Officer Will Designate One (or More) Representatives To Serve As The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) To Act For Him/her In Furnishing Technical Guidance And Advice Or Providing General Guidance The Work To Be Performed Under The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing And Will Define The Scope And Limitations Of The Cor S Authority. A Copy Of The Designation(s) Shall Be Furnished To The Contractor At Time Of Award. the Cor May Communicate And Arrange The Contractor S Work Schedule In Specific Areas Of The Cemetery To Coordinate With Daily Cemetery Activities And Operations. Duties And Responsibilities Of The Cor Include Day-to-day Monitoring Of The Contract As Follows: (i) Providing Contract Oversight And Technical Guidance To The Contractor. (ii) Placing Orders For Services. (iii) Verification / Certification Of Payments To The Contractor For Services Rendered. (iv) Assuring That Any Changes Effecting Work Involved, Price, Terms And/or Conditions Under The Contract Are Not Implemented Before Written Authorization Is Issued By The Contracting Officer. all Administrative Contract Functions Are The Responsibility Of The Va Contracting Officer. Any Modifications To The Contract, Including Those Involving No-cost Changes, Increases And Decreases In Cost Or Level Of Services Provided, Termination Or Extension Of The Contract (in Part Or In Whole) And Decisions Concerning Claims Or Disputes, Must Be Provided In Writing By The Government Contracting Officer. communication & Coordination Of Work With Cor: Communication With The Cor (or Designee) Is Strongly Encouraged. Burial Activities At Nca Shall Take Precedence Over Contract Work Activities. Work Activity And Noise Shall Not Disturb Burial Services. Trucks And Workmen Shall Be Prohibited From Passing Through The Service Area During This Period. notwithstanding The Contractors Responsibility For Total Management During The Performance Of This Contract, The Administration Of The Contract Will Require Maximum coordination Between The Government And The Contractor. The Government Will Provide, At The Time Of Contract Award, A List Of Government Personnel To Act As Cor. k. Period Of Performance performance Period: The Term Of This Contract Shall Be For A Period From Date Of Contract Award Through 364 Calendar Days. Contractor Shall Submit An Invoice At The End Of Each Month. Delivery Of All Items Under This Contract Is Fob Destination And Is Subject To Inspection And Acceptance By The Nca Contracting Officer S Representative (cor). base Period: Date Of Award Thru 364 Calendar Days end Of Sow

Details: Page 2 Of 2 nca Mwd Scope Of Work (sow) removal/install Of Existing concrete Grave Liners & Lids fort Mcpherson National Cemetery, 12004 South Spur 56a, Maxwell, Ne 69151 click Or Tap To Enter A Date. nca Mission ncaâ honors Veterans And Their Eligible Family Members With Final Resting Places In National Shrines And With Lasting Tributes That Commemorate Their Service And Sacrifice To Our Nation. sow Standards national Cemeteries Are National Shrines. The Standards Of Maintenance, Appearance And Operational Procedures Performed By The Contractor At This Cemetery Shall Reflect This Nation S Concern For Those Interned There. For This Reason, The Contractor S Strict Adherence To The Specifications Shall Be Required And Shall Be Essential. product concrete Grave Liners Fabricated In Strict Accordance With The Following Gsa Federal Specifications And Commercial Item Description (cid): fsc 3990 metric A-a-30194 July 26, 1993 commercial Item Description Gsa Commercial Item Description A-a-30194: Type-i, Style-i, Liner, Grave, Concrete. the General Services Administration Has Provided The Use Of This Commercial Item Description As A Replacement For Va Specification X1708g For Concrete. this Commercial Item Description Describes Concrete Graveliners Intended For Use In National Cemeteries To Prevent The Sinkage Of Soil In Graves. salient Characteristics. Liner, Grave, Concrete - Shall Be Constructed From Reinforced Concrete Utilizing Portland Cement. Cement Will Be Of Commercial Quality Using Steel And/or Polypropylene Reinforcement. In Addition, The Material(s) Used In The Production Of Concrete Graveliners Shall Be Impervious To Any Destructive Action Of The Natural Elements Possibly Contained In The Cemetery Soil Which Can Range From Extreme Acidic To Extreme Alkaline Conditions. concrete Graveliners Must Be Properly Cured For 28 Days Before Delivery And The Concrete Must Have A Minimum Compression Strength Of 31, 027 Kilopascal (kpa) Or 4,500 Pound Force/square Inch (psi). style 1 - Box With Separate Lid Style 2 - Dome With A Base style 3 - Dome Without A Base sizes small Liner 147 Cm (58 In) By 51 Cm (20 In) By 46 Cm (18 In) medium Liner 218 Cm (86 In) By 76 Cm (30 In) By 61 Cm (24 In) oversize Liner 229 Cm (90 In) By 81 Cm (32 In) By 66 Cm (26 In) extra Large Liner 234 Cm (92 In) By 91 Cm (36 In) By 71 Cm (28 In) internal Dimensions Listed Above Are Nominal For The Standard Sizes And Small Variances Are Permitted In The Use Of Standard Commercial Products Providing Size Permits Use Of Standard Caskets. (cont D.) unit: Each workmanship graveliners Shall Be Free From Defects Which Detract From Its Appearance Or Impair Its serviceability. production Specification the Following Must Be Included As Part Of The Bid: type Of Material Or Materials material Specifications methods Of Construction testing Procedures And Findings performance. Graveliners Furnished Will Be Designed For A Maximum Burial Depth Of 2.13 M (84 In) From The Bottom Of The Liner, With Minimum Soil Cover Of 46 Cm (18 In), Be Capable Of Structurally Withstanding Passage Of An Axle Load Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.) After Burial And Provide For Ease Of Installation. Liners Will Have A Sufficient Weight Bearing Surface Area To Prevent Sinkage. This Area May Vary Depending Upon Soil Conditions, But In All Cases, Will Be Capable Of Passing The Functional Test Specified In Paragraphs Entitled "functional Tests" In Order To Perform This Function In Place After Installation. The Ongoing Static Loads In This Environment Include The Weight Of The Backfill, Changes In The Water Table, And Pressures From The Freeze Thaw Cycle Where Applicable. In Addition, The Graveliner Shall Be Designed To Withstand The Dynamic, Differential And Impact Loads And Stresses Which Are Exerted Upon A Unit During The Interment Process. Such Loads And Stresses Include Compaction Of The (backfill) Soil, Excavation Of Adjoining Gravesite, As Well As The Pressures And Forces Exerted By Normal Cemetery Excavation, Compaction And Maintenance Equipment. Graveliner Designs Shall Be Such As To Prevent Any Potential Sinkage Due To Chiseling (the Sinkage Process Caused Because Of Insufficient Surface Area Contact With The Bottom Of The Grave.) And Fatigue Creep (the Long Run Sagging Process Of The Weight Bearing Surface Area). design And Construction. Graveliners Will Meet The Performance Requirements. The Combination Of The Design Shape, Design Thickness, Structure And Material Shall Be Capable Of Supporting The Required 2.27 Metric Tons (5,000 Ibs.) Center Load Pressure Test And The Axle Load Test Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.), Plus The Superimposed Earth Load. Both The Exterior Dimensions And The Weight Of The Graveliner Shall Be Kept To A Minimum In Accordance With The Normal Internal Dimension Standards Specified Above In Paragraph Labeled "salient Characteristics" And The Required Structural Strength Specified Above. Design Contours And Shapes Will Be Such As To Eliminate Any Possible Back-fill Voids, Settling, Sinking, Floating Or Raising Of The Graveliner Once Interred. The Graveliners And Parts Thereof Will Have Provisions To Facilitate Both The Ease Of Installation And Removal Of The Unit And Its Component Parts. All Lifting Apparatus Must Be Adequately Anchored In The Unit To Sufficiently Withstand The Stresses Of Lifting And Placing The Unit. Graveliners Will Have Knockout Holes To Permit Drainage. inscription. The Date Of Manufacture Will Be Permanently Recorded On The Graveliner So That The Contractor Can Identify His Product According To The Date Of Production. (cont D.) pricing pricing Is All-inclusive, To Include Fabrication, Transportation, Delivery, Inspection, Installation, Removal, Reopening, Replacement, And All Corrective Work. quality Control And Assurance Provisions. responsibility For Inspection. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Contract Or Purchase Order, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of All Inspection Requirements As Specified Herein. Except As Otherwise Specified In The Contract Or Purchase Order, The Contractor May Use Its Own Facilities Suitable For The Performance Of The Inspection Requirements Specified Herein, With Prior Approval Of The Cemetery Director. the Government Reserves The Right To Perform Any Of The Inspections Set Forth In The Specification Where Such Inspections Are Deemed Necessary To Assure That Supplies And Services Conform To Prescribed Requirements. records. Records Of Examinations And Tests Performed By Or For The Contractor Shall Be Maintained By The Contractor And Made Available To The Government, Upon The Government's Request, At Any Time, Or From Time To Time, During The Performance Of The Contract And For A Period Of Three Years After Delivery Of The Supplies To Which Such Records Relate. inspection. Inspection, As Used Herein, Is Defined As Both Examination (such As Visual Or Auditory Investigation Without The Use Of Special Laboratory Appliances Or Procedures) And Testing (determination By Technical Means Of Physical And Chemical Properties) Of The Item. preproduction Sample. When Specified A Preproduction Sample Will Be Required And Will Be Examined And Tested In Accordance With This Specification. The Preproduction Sample Will Be Representative Of The Production Article. However, The Requirements For Furnishing A Preproduction Sample May Be Waived As To A Bidder If: a. The Bidder States In The Bid That The Product Offered Is The Same As A Product Previously Furnished To The Procuring Activity Under A Prior Contract, And The Bidder Identifies The Contract. b. The Contracting Officer Determines That Such Product Meets The Requirements Of The Specification. tests. Tests Shall Be Conducted To Determine Compliance With These Commercial Item Description Requirements. Where Feasible, The Same Sample Shall Be Used For The Determination Of Two Or More Test Characteristics. testing Of Components. Upon Request, The Supplier Will Furnish A Certification Of Compliance, Issued By An Independent Testing Laboratory Or An Approved Testing Program. This Would Include An Analysis For All Characteristics Of Material Specified And Applicable Referenced Specifications. The Government Reserves The Right To Verify The Correctness Of Such Certificates Of Compliance And Analysis. Approved Graveliners Are Subject To Both Random Compliance And Complete Re-testing. the Graveliners Will Conform To The Following American Society For Testing And Materials (cont D.) (astm) Standards. astm C 33 - Standard Specifications For Concrete Aggregate astm C 39 - Test Method For Compressive Strength Of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens astm C 40 - Standard Test Method For Organic Impurities In Fine Aggregates For Cement astm C 94 - Standard Specification For Ready-mixed Concrete Astm C 150 - Standard Specification For Portland astm C 173 - Standard Test Method For Air Content Of Freshly Mixed Concrete By The Volumetric Method astm C 231 - Standard Test Method For Air Content Of Freshly Mixed Concrete By The Pressure Method astm C 260 - Standard Specification For Air-entraining Admixtures For Concrete astm C 330 - Standard Specification For Lightweight Aggregates For Structural Concrete astm C 494 - Standard Specification For Chemical Admixtures For Concrete sampling For Examination. Sampling For Examination Shall Be Conducted In Accordance With Mil-std-1 05, With An Aql Of 1.0 (percent Defective) And An Inspection Level Of S-1. examination Of Furnished Product. Graveliners Will Be Examined For The Defects Listed Below. Whenever A Deviation To Specified Requirements Is Noted, Correction Will Be Made. Failure To Make Corrections Will Be Cause For Rejection: size/dimensions Not As Specified. materials Not As Specified. production Date Not Inscribed Or Otherwise Permanently Recorded. drainage Holes Not Provided. surface Contains Foreign Inclusions, Spalling, Holes, Cracks, Large Voids, Or Other Evidence Of Poor Manufacture. provisions To Facilitate Installation And Removal Not Provided. functional Test. Upon Request, A Functional Load Test Will Be Made At The Contractor's Expense Under The Observation Of The Contracting Officer, Or His/her Representative, To Insure The Graveliner, As Furnished, Will Be Capable Of Supporting Load Weight Stated In Paragraph Entitled "design And Construction". The Functional Test Will Consist Of Two Loading Conditions: (a) Unconfined Loading. (center Load Pressure Test) place Base On 10.16 Cm (4 In) X 10.16 Cm (4 In), Spaced Approximately 0.305 M (12 In), From Each End Of The Test Product. place Cover On Base. The Producer May Choose To Use A Temporary Gasket Material In The Sealant (tongue And Groove) Area Of A Graveliner In Place Of The Permanent Sealant. cushion Material Should Be Used To Assure That A 0.093 Sq. M (1 Sq Ft); Bearing Plate Will Uniformly Load The Test Unit. Special Care Should Be Taken For Units With Arch-shaped Tops Or Carapaces. a Hydraulic Ram Will Be Pressurized Until The Ram Engages The Bearing Place And Will Be Set At A Preload Pressure Of 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) For A Minimum Of One Minute. the Inspector Will Add Additional Pressure To The Test Unit In 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Increments. This Pressure Will Be Added Gradually, Taking At Least Thirty (30) Seconds To (cont D.) add Each Additional 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) Load. Once The 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) Increment Has Been Added, The Test Unit Should Be Allowed A Minimum Of One Minute At Rest Prior To The Next Load Increase. This Procedure Should Be Repeated Until The Full 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Load Has Been Properly Applied. the Concrete Graveliner Must Withstand The 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Of Static Load On The 0.93 M (36 In), Section At The Critical Load Area For A Minimum Of Five (5) Minutes Without Failure. (b) Confined Loading. the Liner Shall Be Placed On A Flat Surface Below Ground And Covered With A Granular Soil Material. The Soil Will Be Compacted Thoroughly Around And On Top Of The Liner To A Thickness Of 46 Cm (18 In). A Wheeled Tractor Or Truck With An Axle Load Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.) Will Then Be Passed Over The Covered Liner For A Minimum Of Twenty (20) Times In Repetition. The Liner Must Not Show Any Signs Of Material Overstress Or Cracking. upon Completion Of Confined Loading Test The Adjacent "gravesite" Will Then Be Excavated To A Maximum Depth Of 2.13 M (84 In), Exposing The Longitudinal Side Of The Tested Unit For A Period Of No Less Than Twenty-four (24) Hours. The Unit Must Not Exhibit Any Signs Of Potential Material Fatigue, Creep, Chiseling, Excessive Deflection, Scratching Or Infringement Of The Adjacent Gravesite. the Contracting Officer Or His/her Designated Representative At Any Time May Make Unannounced Inspections Of The Contractor's Plant. contractor Certification. The Contractor Shall Certify That The Product Offered Meets The Salient Characteristics Of This Description And Conforms To The Producer's Own Drawings, Specification, Standards, And Quality Assurance Practices. The Government Reserves The Right To Require Proof Of Such Conformance Prior To First Delivery And Thereafter As May Be Otherwise Provided For Under The Provisions Of The Contract. regulatory Requirements. Federal Food, Drug And Cosmetic Act - If The Product Covered By This Document Has Been Determined By The U.s. Food And Drug Administration To Be Under Its Jurisdiction, The Offeror/contractor Shall Comply, And Be Responsible For Compliance By Its Subcontractors/suppliers, With The Requirements Of The Federal Food, Drug And Cosmetic Act, As Amended, And Regulations Promulgated There Under. In Addition, The Offeror/contractor Shall Comply, And Be Responsible For Compliance By Its Contractors/suppliers, With The Requirements Of All Other Applicable Federal, State, And Local Statues, Ordinances, And Regulations. recovered Materials. The Offeror/contractor Is Encouraged To Use Recovered Material In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 23.4 To The Maximum Extent Practical. packaging And Packing. Graveliners Will Be Palleted Or Otherwise Prepared For Shipping In Accordance With Standard Commercial Practice To Ensure Carrier Acceptance And Safe Delivery In Containers Complying With Rules And Regulations Applicable To The Mode Of Transportation. marking. Shipping Containers Will Be Marked In Accordance With The Manufacturer's Standard Commercial Practice. The Production Date Will Be Inscribed Or Otherwise Permanently Marked On Each Component Which Makes Up A Graveliner. (cont D.) copies Of Federal Standard No. 376, Preferred Metric Units For General Use By The Federal Government And Federal Test Standard 191 Are Available From General Services Administration Business Service Centers In Boston, Ma; New York, Ny; Philadelphia, Pa; Washington, Dc; Atlanta, Ga; Chicago, Il; Kansas City, Mo; Fort Worth, Tx; Denver, Co; San Francisco, Ca; Los Angeles, Ca; And Seattle, Wa. copies Of Specifications And Standards Are Also Available From Department Of Defense Single stock Point. Special Assistance Desk, Telephone (215) 697-2667 Or 2179 Will Provide You Adequate Information By Mail Or Tele-specs Mode. copies Of United States Pharmacopoeia (usp) Regulations May Be Obtained From: Uspc, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Md 20852, Usa. ordering Data. Purchasers Should Select The Preferred Options Permitted Herein, And Include The Following Information In Procurement Documents: title, Number, And Date Of This Commercial Item Description type, Style And Size. the Unit Price Is All-inclusive And Covers The Production, Transportation, And Installation Of The Grave Liners Ordered, With Installation Of Grave Liners By The Contractor Being Completed At The Approval Of The Cemetery Director Only. General Requirements it Shall Be The Contractor S Responsibility To Keep Pace With The Burial And Grave Liner Requirements Of Fort Mcpherson National Cemetery, 12004 South Spur 56a, Maxwell, Ne 69151 , By Furnishing, Delivering, And Installing Prefabricated Concrete Grave Liners And Lids At Said Location In Presenting Grave; To Remain In Close Proximity To Excavation Crews As Customarily Required By National Cemetery Policy, And Remain On Station Until Grave Covers Are In Place. Contractor Shall Install Containers Immediately After Grave Excavation Is Complete, Or As Soon As Practicable, But No Later Than 60 Minutes After Excavation Is Completed. Normally Several Crews Are Used Daily For Excavations, Which Will Result In Grave Liners Being Installed In Different Sections Of The Cemetery At Or Near The Same Time. Fort Mcpherson National Cemetery Gravesites Measure 5' X 10' Deep And Will Require Exact Preciseness In Placement Of Grave Liners. Grave Depths Are Generally Choose An Item.deep, However, May Occasionally Exceed Seven Feet. irrespective Of Other Requirements And Provisions Under This Contract, The Government Reserves The Right To Make Its Own Installation Of A Thermoplastic Grave Liner In Any Gravesite As Demanded By Local Operational Conditions. In Such Circumstances The Cemetery Will Not Be Charged For Liners reopening Occupied Grave Sites all Interments (1st And Subsequent) Will Require Portable Vault Carrier. During Inclement Weather, And Upon Approval Of Cemetery Director Only, A Small Boom Truck May Be Used In First Interment Section Only. In The Event A Boom Truck Is Needed, Cemetery Staff Will Notify The Contractor By 3:30pm On The Day Of The Scheduled Interment. If The Cemetery Has Not Notified The Contractor Of Equipment Needs, The Contractor Shall Contact The Cemetery To Obtain The Information On The Equipment Needs For That Day. Equipment Will Not Exceed 11,000 Pounds Gross Axle Weight When Operating In Established Burial Sections. cemetery Director (primary Cor) Or Cemetery Foreman (alternate Cor) Is Available To Aid In Determining Access Points Into Burial Sections. Removal/disruption Of An Occupied Liner Or Casket Requires The Contractor Provide And Utilize Privacy Screens To Surround The Work Area, Preventing Any Public View. d. Damages Caused By Contractor's Neglect in The Event Damages Result To The Units And/or Gravesites (cave-in's), Surrounding Areas, Headstones, Or To Third Parties Due To Neglect By The Contractor, Restitution Will Be Required At No Cost To The Agency. Changes In Schedules, Work Assignments Or Delays Of Daily Operation Must (cont D.) not Occur Under Any Circumstances. The Contractor Will Repair Any Turf Damaged; By Back-filling with Clean Dirt, Compacting, Seed And Straw Matting. Contractor Will Be Allowed To Use Cemetery Material For This Task. transportation, Storage, And Handling units Shall Be Transported, And Handled To Prevent Damage To Surfaces, Edges, And Corners And To Prevent The Development Of Stresses And Cracks.â  The Contractor Shall Provide Temporary Bracing Protection Devices And Measures As Necessary To Prevent Damage To The Units During Handling And Transportation.â â  Contractor Is Responsible For Transportation And Handling Of Units Such That Any Negligence On The Contractor S Part, Shall Be Corrected At The Contractor S Expense.â  Use The Designed Crypt Lifting Cable To Transport Grave Liners.â â  On The Job Site, Forklift Handling Of Grave Liners May Be Approved By The Va Upon Demonstration That No Crypt Damages Will Be Incurred. f. Storage Rejection grave Liners May Be Stored On The Cemetery Grounds, Upon Approval From Cemetery Director Only. All Damaged Or Rejected Units Shall Be Removed, Without Exception, From The Cemetery Grounds Daily. All Rejected Units Will Be Indicated (marked In Such A Manner), As Mutually Agreed Upon By The Contractor And The Cemetery Director. g. Delivery Requirements all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Cemetery Hours Of Operation, 8:00am Through 4:30pm Local Time Monday Through Friday, And Certain Weekend And Holidays, As Required (see Federal Holidays). Work Performed During Non-duty Hours, Weekends, And Holidays, Will Be At The Approval Of The Cor. The Contractor Will Normally Be Notified Of Unit Requirements To Be Delivered The Day Prior To Need, With The Exclusion Of Mondays Due To The Possibility That Interments Were Scheduled Over The Weekend. In Those Cases, The Contractor Will Not Be Notified Until Approximately 8:00am, On Monday Morning, The Day Of Interment. On Occasion, An Interment May Be Canceled At The Last Minute, Which Prevents The Government From Providing The Contractor With Advance Notice. When This Occurs, Installation Of The Grave Liner By The Contractor Would Be Completed At The Approval From Cemetery Director Only. In Instances When Approval From The Cemetery Director Tasks The Contractor With Grave Liner Removal, The Contractor Shall Be Required To Remove The Grave Liner From The Gravesite At No Additional Cost To The Government. the Contractor Agrees To Phase All Work In Such A Manner As Not To Impact On Or Interfere With Cemetery Operations. The Contractor Shall Not Operate Equipment, Machinery, Or Otherwise Perform Contract Work Within 250 Feet Of Any Ongoing Interment Service. The Cor May Coordinate With Contractor's Performance In Specific Areas Of The Cemetery To Ensure Smooth Cemetery Operations. (cont D.) federal Holidays (holidays Observed By The Federal Government) new Year's Day 1st Day Of January martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Third Monday In January presidents Day Third Monday In February memorial Day Last Monday In May juneteenth Day 19th Day Of June independence Day 4th Day In July labor Day First Monday In September columbus Day Second Monday In October veterans Day 11th Day In November thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday In November christmas Day 25th Day Of December if A Holiday Falls On Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A Legal Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies. Also Included Would Be Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America As A National Holiday. h. Placement Of Orders contractor Will Be Provided With A Copy Of The Next Working Day S Schedule Available At The Foreman S Office Prior To Cob. The Next Day Schedule Will Also Be Emailed To The Contractor Daily By Cob. The Schedule Will Be Used To Define The Work And Materials Needed For The Next Burial Day. Upon Request From The Contractor, The Cemetery Will Provide A Projected Excavations List For The Next Day S Burials. i. Performance Of Work On Cemetery Grounds conduct: fort Mcpherson National Cemetery Is A National Shrine. The National Cemetery Administration (nca) Are National Shrines That Honors Veterans With A Final Resting Place And Lasting Memorials That Commemorate Their Service To Our Nation. The Standards Of Work, Appearance, And Procedures Performed By Contractors At National Cemeteries Shall Reflect This Nation S Concern For Those Interred There. Due To The Sensitive Mission Of The Cemetery, Contractor S Personnel Must Exercise And Exhibit Absolute Decorum, Composure, And Stability At All Times. as The Work Being Performed Is At A National Cemetery All Contractor S Employee Must Always Look Professional And Neat In Appearance; And Be Fully Clothed To Include Upper Garment To Cover The Body From The Waist To Neck And Long Pants Or Slacks. The Contractor Shall Require Its Employees, Including Subcontractors, To Wear Distinctive Visible Identification At All Times For Easy Identification While On Nca Premises. Contractor And Contractor S Personnel (including Subcontractor And Their Employees) Shall Be Required To Adhere To The Standards Of Dress And Conduct While Performing Work On The National Cemetery. These Standards And Regulations Are Enforceable Under Title 38, U.s.c. Section 218. contractor S Personnel Shall: be Fully Clothed At All Times, To Include Long Slacks Or Pants And Shirt, Buttoned Up From Neck To Waist. Clothing Will Be Clean Each Day. Any Soiled Clothing Should Be Cemetery Work-related (cont D.) that Day. Tank Tops As Outer Garments Are Prohibited. Tee-shirts Will Have The Company Logo Visibly Displayed. Shoes/boots Will Have No Holes Or Loose Soles. Steel-toed Shoes Shall Be Required In Accordance With Osha. Contractor Employees Shall Maintain Personal Hygiene. not Engage In Loud Or Boisterous Behavior Or Use Profane Or Abusive Language. Shall Show Proper Reverence During Committal Service. not Eat Or Drink Beverages Except Water Or Non-alcoholic Drinks While In Work Area Or In Sight Of Committal Service Area During A Service. Use Of Intoxicating Beverages And/or Drugs Is Strictly Prohibited. not Lean, Sit Or Stand On Or Against Headstones, Markers, Or Monuments. No Tools, Equipment Or Other Items Will Be Placed Or Leaned On Headstones Or Monuments At Any Time. Contractor Personnel Shall Not Drive Over Headstones, Markers, Or Monuments. only Smoke In Smoking Areas, As Designated By The Cor. All Other Areas Are Designated As No Smoking. contractor Must Discuss The Guidance In This Paragraph With Its Employees And All Subcontractors. Any Doubts As To Proper Procedures Shall Be Brought To The Attention Of The Cor And Contracting Officer For Guidance Or Resolution. Contractor And Subcontractor Employee Shall Sign A Statement of Compliance (if Applicable); And Shall Deliver The Signed Statements To The Cor Before Work May Begin Or Before Any New Employee Is Allowed To Work On Cemetery Grounds. contractor Shall Be Responsible For Maintaining Satisfactory Standards Of Personnel Conduct And Work Performance And Shall Administer Disciplinary Action As Required. Contractor Is Expected To Remove Any Employees From The Cemetery For Cause, To Include, But Not Limited To, Safety Violations, Other Misconduct In Performance Of Duty Under These Specifications And/or Conduct Contrary To The Best Interests Of The Government. If The Contractor Fails To Act In This Regard, Or The Reason For A Removal Is Immediately Required To Protect The Interests Of The Government, The Cor May Communicate The Removal Of An Employee From The Premises. Contractor S Objections To Any Such Action Will Be Referred To The Contacting Officer For Final Resolution; However, The Contractor Will First Immediately Comply With The Cor S Communication Pending The Contacting Officer Final Resolution At A Later Time Or Date. The Contractor Will Not Be Due Any Type Of Compensation For Their Costs Incurred As A Result Of An Employee Being Removed For Cause; Unless The Removal Is Communicated By The Cor And Is Later Found Invalid And/or Unreasonable By The Contracting Officer. metric Products products Manufactured To Metric Dimensions Will Be Conducted On An Equal Basis With Those Manufactured Inch-pound Units, Providing They Fall Within The Tolerances Specified Using Conversion Tables Contained In The Latest Revision Of Federal Standard No. 376, And All Other Requirements Of This Document Are Met. if A Product Is Manufactured To Metric Dimensions And Those Dimensions Exceed The Tolerances Specified In The Inch-pound Units, A Request Should Be Made To The Contracting Officer, In Conjunction With The Cor, Who Will Accept Or Reject The Product. packaging And Marking grave Liners Will Be Prepared For Shipping In Accordance With The Commercial Item Description (cid) No. A-a-30194. Grave Liners And Lids Shall Be Marked In Accordance With The Cid. (cont D.) j. Contract Management representatives Of The Contracting Officer: The Va Contracting Officer Will Designate One (or More) Representatives To Serve As The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) To Act For Him/her In Furnishing Technical Guidance And Advice Or Providing General Guidance The Work To Be Performed Under The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing And Will Define The Scope And Limitations Of The Cor S Authority. A Copy Of The Designation(s) Shall Be Furnished To The Contractor At Time Of Award. the Cor May Communicate And Arrange The Contractor S Work Schedule In Specific Areas Of The Cemetery To Coordinate With Daily Cemetery Activities And Operations. Duties And Responsibilities Of The Cor Include Day-to-day Monitoring Of The Contract As Follows: (i) Providing Contract Oversight And Technical Guidance To The Contractor. (ii) Placing Orders For Services. (iii) Verification / Certification Of Payments To The Contractor For Services Rendered. (iv) Assuring That Any Changes Effecting Work Involved, Price, Terms And/or Conditions Under The Contract Are Not Implemented Before Written Authorization Is Issued By The Contracting Officer. (cont D.) all Administrative Contract Functions Are The Responsibility Of The Va Contracting Officer. Any Modifications To The Contract, Including Those Involving No-cost Changes, increases And Decreases In Cost Or Level Of Services Provided, Termination Or Extension Of The Contract (in Part Or In Whole) And Decisions Concerning Claims Or Disputes, Must Be Provided In Writing By The Government Contracting Officer. (c) Site Manager: The Contractor Shall Provide A Site Manager Who Will Be Always On-site During Contract Performance. The Site Manager Shall Be Responsible For The Following: (i) Communicating, Overseeing And Coordinating The Work Involved. (ii) Staying Abreast Of All Upcoming Cemetery Functions Including Special Holiday Events And Interment Activities. (iii) Ensuring That Contract Work Does Not Cause Any Committal Service, Ceremony, Procession Or Visitation To Be Delayed, Altered, Or Otherwise Impacted In Such A Way That The Dignity, Security, Or Safety Of The Event Or Visit Is Compromised. (d) The Site Manager Shall Reassign Work Throughout The Rest Of The Cemetery So That Productive Use Of Labor And Equipment Is Assured, And Downtime Is Avoided. If The Contractor Fails To Reassign Employees Away From An Event In A Timely Fashion, The Cor May Then Do So. communication & Coordination Of Work With Cor: Communication With The Cor (or Designee) Is Strongly Encouraged. Burial Activities At Nca Shall Take Precedence Over Contract Work Activities. Work Activity And Noise Shall Not Disturb Burial Services. Trucks And Workmen Shall Be Prohibited From Passing Through The Service Area During This Period. notwithstanding The Contractors Responsibility For Total Management During The Performance Of This Contract, The Administration Of The Contract Will Require Maximum (cont D.) coordination Between The Government And The Contractor. The Government Will Provide, At The Time Of Contract Award, A List Of Government Personnel To Act As Cor. k. Period Of Performance performance Period: The Term Of This Contract Shall Be For A Period From Date Of Contract Award Through 364 Calendar Days. Contractor Shall Submit An Invoice At The End Of Each Month. Delivery Of All Items Under This Contract Is Fob Destination And Is Subject To Inspection And Acceptance By The Nca Contracting Officer S Representative (cor). base Period: Date Of Award Thru 364 Calendar Days end Of Sow

Details: The Submission Of Pricing, Capabilities For Planning Purposes, And Other Market Information Is Highly Encouraged And Allowed Under This Rfi In Accordance With (iaw) Far 15.201(e). this Is A Sources Sought Announcement Only. it Is Neither A Solicitation Announcement Nor A Request For Proposals Or Quotes And Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract. Requests For A Solicitation Will Not Receive A Response. Responses To This Sources Sought Must Be In Writing. The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Announcement Is For Market Research To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions And To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses And Veteran Owned Small Businesses Interested And Capable Of Providing The Services Described Below. Documentation Of Technical Expertise Must Be Presented In Sufficient Detail For The Government To Determine That Your Company Possesses The Necessary Functional Area Expertise And Experience To Compete For This Acquisition. the North American Classification System (naics) Code For This Acquisition Is Naics Codeâ 327390 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (500 Employees) **responses To This Notice Shall Include Sources Sought Number 36c78624q0021 In The Subject Line Of The Email No Later Than 2/22/2024 @ 11:00am Mst. **the Following Shall Be Provided In The Capabilities Statement Or In Body Of Email: company Name address point Of Contact phone, Fax, And Email duns Number/ Uie Number type Of Large Or Small Business, E.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned Small Business? must Provide A Capability Statement That Addresses The Organizations Qualifications And Ability To Perform As A Contractor For The Work Described Below. provide Any Relevant Fss, Nac, Gsa Contract Vehicles The Company Holds If Applicable. if You Are An Fss Gsa/nac Or Nasa Sewp Contract Holder Or Other Federal Contract Holder, Are The Items/solutions You Are Providing Information For Available On Your Schedule/contract? please Review Salient Characteristics/statement Of Work (if Applicable) And Provide Feedback Or Suggestions. If None, Please Reply As N/a. list Any Available Options To Meet Needs As Outlined In The Statement Of Work. please Provide Sample Pricing Per Each Size. please Include Any Questions About The Statement Of Work Below. ************************************************************************************* nca Mwd Scope Of Work (sow) purchase Concrete Grave Liners & Lids great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Mi 48442 october 17, 2023 nca Mission ncaâ honors Veterans And Their Eligible Family Members With Final Resting Places In National Shrines And With Lasting Tributes That Commemorate Their Service And Sacrifice To Our Nation. sow Standards national Cemeteries Are National Shrines. The Standards Of Maintenance, Appearance And Operational Procedures Performed By The Contractor At This Cemetery Shall Reflect This Nation S Concern For Those Interned There. For This Reason, The Contractor S Strict Adherence To The Specifications Shall Be Required And Shall Be Essential. product concrete Grave Liners Fabricated In Strict Accordance With The Following Gsa Federal Specifications And Commercial Item Description (cid): fsc 3990 metric A-a-30194 July 26, 1993 commercial Item Description Gsa Commercial Item Description A-a-30194: Type-i, Style-i, Liner, Grave, Concrete. the General Services Administration Has Provided The Use Of This Commercial Item Description As A Replacement For Va Specification X1708g For Concrete. this Commercial Item Description Describes Concrete Graveliners Intended For Use In National Cemeteries To Prevent The Sinkage Of Soil In Graves. salient Characteristics. Liner, Grave, Concrete - Shall Be Constructed From Reinforced Concrete Utilizing Portland Cement. Cement Will Be Of Commercial Quality Using Steel And/or Polypropylene Reinforcement. In Addition, The Material(s) Used In The Production Of Concrete Graveliners Shall Be Impervious To Any Destructive Action Of The Natural Elements Possibly Contained In The Cemetery Soil Which Can Range From Extreme Acidic To Extreme Alkaline Conditions. concrete Graveliners Must Be Properly Cured For 28 Days Before Delivery And The Concrete Must Have A Minimum Compression Strength Of 31, 027 Kilopascal (kpa) Or 4,500 Pound Force/square Inch (psi). style 1 - Box With Separate Lid style 2 - Dome With A Base style 3 - Dome Without A Base sizes small Liner 147 Cm (52 In) By 51 Cm (20 In) By 46 Cm (18 In) medium Liner 218 Cm (86 In) By 76 Cm (30 In) By 61 Cm (24 In) oversize Liner 229 Cm (90 In) By 86 Cm (34 In) By 66 Cm (26 In) extra Large Liner 244 Cm (96 In) By 91 Cm (36 In) By 71 Cm (28 In) xxl Liner 229 Cm (90 In) By 102 Cm (40 In) By 76 Cm (30 In) internal Dimensions Listed Above Are Nominal For The Standard Sizes And Small Variances Are (cont D.) Permitted In The Use Of Standard Commercial Products Providing Size Permits Use Of Standard Caskets. unit: Each workmanship graveliners Shall Be Free From Defects Which Detract From Its Appearance Or Impair Its serviceability. production Specification the Following Must Be Included As Part Of The Bid: type Of Material Or Materials material Specifications methods Of Construction testing Procedures And Findings performance. Graveliners Furnished Will Be Designed For A Maximum Burial Depth Of 2.13 M (84 In) From The Bottom Of The Liner, With Minimum Soil Cover Of 46 Cm (18 In), Be Capable Of Structurally Withstanding Passage Of An Axle Load Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.) After Burial And Provide For Ease Of Installation. Liners Will Have A Sufficient Weight Bearing Surface Area To Prevent Sinkage. This Area May Vary Depending Upon Soil Conditions, But In All Cases, Will Be Capable Of Passing The Functional Test Specified In Paragraphs Entitled "functional Tests" In Order To Perform This Function In Place After Installation. The Ongoing Static Loads In This Environment Include The Weight Of The Backfill, Changes In The Water Table, And Pressures From The Freeze Thaw Cycle Where Applicable. In Addition, The Graveliner Shall Be Designed To Withstand The Dynamic, Differential And Impact Loads And Stresses Which Are Exerted Upon A Unit During The Interment Process. Such Loads And Stresses Include Compaction Of The (backfill) Soil, Excavation Of Adjoining Gravesite, As Well As The Pressures And Forces Exerted By Normal Cemetery Excavation, Compaction And Maintenance Equipment. Graveliner Designs Shall Be Such As To Prevent Any Potential Sinkage Due To Chiseling (the Sinkage Process Caused Because Of Insufficient Surface Area Contact With The Bottom Of The Grave.) And Fatigue Creep (the Long Run Sagging Process Of The Weight Bearing Surface Area). design And Construction. Graveliners Will Meet The Performance Requirements. The Combination Of The Design Shape, Design Thickness, Structure And Material Shall Be Capable Of Supporting The Required 2.27 Metric Tons (5,000 Ibs.) Center Load Pressure Test And The Axle Load Test Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.), Plus The Superimposed Earth Load. Both The Exterior Dimensions And The Weight Of The Graveliner Shall Be Kept To A Minimum In Accordance With The Normal Internal Dimension Standards Specified Above In Paragraph Labeled "salient Characteristics" And The Required Structural Strength Specified Above. Design Contours And Shapes Will Be Such As To Eliminate Any Possible Back-fill Voids, Settling, Sinking, Floating Or Raising Of The Graveliner Once Interred. The Graveliners And Parts Thereof Will Have Provisions To Facilitate Both The Ease Of Installation And Removal Of The Unit And Its Component Parts. All Lifting Apparatus Must Be Adequately Anchored In The Unit To Sufficiently Withstand The Stresses Of Lifting And Placing The Unit. Graveliners Will Have Knockout Holes To Permit Drainage. inscription. The Date Of Manufacture Will Be Permanently Recorded On The Graveliner So That The Contractor Can Identify His Product According To The Date Of Production. (cont D.) pricing pricing Is All-inclusive, To Include Fabrication, Transportation, Delivery, Inspection, And Any Corrective Work. Installation Will Not Be Included In The Price. Installation Will Be Done By Cemetery Employees. quality Control And Assurance Provisions. responsibility For Inspection. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Contract Or Purchase Order, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of All Inspection Requirements As Specified Herein. Except As Otherwise Specified In The Contract Or Purchase Order, The Contractor May Use Its Own Facilities Suitable For The Performance Of The Inspection Requirements Specified Herein, With Prior Approval Of The Cemetery Director. the Government Reserves The Right To Perform Any Of The Inspections Set Forth In The Specification Where Such Inspections Are Deemed Necessary To Assure That Supplies And Services Conform To Prescribed Requirements. records. Records Of Examinations And Tests Performed By Or For The Contractor Shall Be Maintained By The Contractor And Made Available To The Government, Upon The Government's Request, At Any Time, Or From Time To Time, During The Performance Of The Contract And For A Period Of Three Years After Delivery Of The Supplies To Which Such Records Relate. inspection. Inspection, As Used Herein, Is Defined As Both Examination (such As Visual Or Auditory Investigation Without The Use Of Special Laboratory Appliances Or Procedures) And Testing (determination By Technical Means Of Physical And Chemical Properties) Of The Item. preproduction Sample. When Specified A Preproduction Sample Will Be Required And Will Be Examined And Tested In Accordance With This Specification. The Preproduction Sample Will Be Representative Of The Production Article. However, The Requirements For Furnishing A Preproduction Sample May Be Waived As To A Bidder If: a. The Bidder States In The Bid That The Product Offered Is The Same As A Product Previously Furnished To The Procuring Activity Under A Prior Contract, And The Bidder Identifies The Contract. b. The Contracting Officer Determines That Such Product Meets The Requirements Of The Specification. tests. Tests Shall Be Conducted To Determine Compliance With These Commercial Item Description Requirements. Where Feasible, The Same Sample Shall Be Used For The Determination Of Two Or More Test Characteristics. testing Of Components. Upon Request, The Supplier Will Furnish A Certification Of Compliance, Issued By An Independent Testing Laboratory Or An Approved Testing Program. This Would Include An Analysis For All Characteristics Of Material Specified And Applicable Referenced Specifications. The Government Reserves The Right To Verify The Correctness Of Such Certificates Of Compliance And Analysis. Approved Grave Liners Are Subject To Both Random Compliance And Complete Re-testing. the Graveliners Will Conform To The Following American Society For Testing And Materials (cont D.) (astm) Standards. astm C 33 - Standard Specifications For Concrete Aggregate astm C 39 - Test Method For Compressive Strength Of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens astm C 40 - Standard Test Method For Organic Impurities In Fine Aggregates For Cement astm C 94 - Standard Specification For Ready-mixed Concrete Astm C 150 - Standard Specification For Portland astm C 173 - Standard Test Method For Air Content Of Freshly Mixed Concrete By The Volumetric Method astm C 231 - Standard Test Method For Air Content Of Freshly Mixed Concrete By The Pressure Method astm C 260 - Standard Specification For Air-entraining Admixtures For Concrete astm C 330 - Standard Specification For Lightweight Aggregates For Structural Concrete astm C 494 - Standard Specification For Chemical Admixtures For Concrete sampling For Examination. Sampling For Examination Shall Be Conducted In Accordance With Mil-std-1 05, With An Aql Of 1.0 (percent Defective) And An Inspection Level Of S-1. examination Of Furnished Product. Graveliners Will Be Examined For The Defects Listed Below. Whenever A Deviation To Specified Requirements Is Noted, Correction Will Be Made. Failure To Make Corrections Will Be Cause For Rejection: size/dimensions Not As Specified. materials Not As Specified. production Date Not Inscribed Or Otherwise Permanently Recorded. drainage Holes Not Provided. surface Contains Foreign Inclusions, Spalling, Holes, Cracks, Large Voids, Or Other Evidence Of Poor Manufacture. provisions To Facilitate Installation And Removal Not Provided. functional Test. Upon Request, A Functional Load Test Will Be Made At The Contractor's Expense Under The Observation Of The Contracting Officer, Or His/her Representative, To Insure The Graveliner, As Furnished, Will Be Capable Of Supporting Load Weight Stated In Paragraph Entitled "design And Construction". The Functional Test Will Consist Of Two Loading Conditions: (a) Unconfined Loading. (center Load Pressure Test) place Base On 10.16 Cm (4 In) X 10.16 Cm (4 In), Spaced Approximately 0.305 M (12 In), From Each End Of The Test Product. place Cover On Base. The Producer May Choose To Use A Temporary Gasket Material In The Sealant (tongue And Groove) Area Of A Graveliner In Place Of The Permanent Sealant. cushion Material Should Be Used To Assure That A 0.093 Sq. M (1 Sq Ft); Bearing Plate Will Uniformly Load The Test Unit. Special Care Should Be Taken For Units With Arch-shaped Tops Or Carapaces. a Hydraulic Ram Will Be Pressurized Until The Ram Engages The Bearing Place And Will Be Set At A Preload Pressure Of 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) For A Minimum Of One Minute. the Inspector Will Add Additional Pressure To The Test Unit In 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Increments. This Pressure Will Be Added Gradually, Taking At Least Thirty (30) Seconds To (cont D.) add Each Additional 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) Load. Once The 226.8 Kg (500 Lb.) Increment Has Been Added, The Test Unit Should Be Allowed A Minimum Of One Minute At Rest Prior To The Next Load Increase. This Procedure Should Be Repeated Until The Full 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Load Has Been Properly Applied. the Concrete Graveliner Must Withstand The 2,268 Kg (5,000 Lb.) Of Static Load On The 0.93 M (36 In), Section At The Critical Load Area For A Minimum Of Five (5) Minutes Without Failure. (b) Confined Loading. the Liner Shall Be Placed On A Flat Surface Below Ground And Covered With A Granular Soil Material. The Soil Will Be Compacted Thoroughly Around And On Top Of The Liner To A Thickness Of 46 Cm (18 In). A Wheeled Tractor Or Truck With An Axle Load Of 5.0 Metric Tons (11,000 Ibs.) Will Then Be Passed Over The Covered Liner For A Minimum Of Twenty (20) Times In Repetition. The Liner Must Not Show Any Signs Of Material Overstress Or Cracking. upon Completion Of Confined Loading Test The Adjacent "gravesite" Will Then Be Excavated To A Maximum Depth Of 2.13 M (84 In), Exposing The Longitudinal Side Of The Tested Unit For A Period Of No Less Than Twenty-four (24) Hours. The Unit Must Not Exhibit Any Signs Of Potential Material Fatigue, Creep, Chiseling, Excessive Deflection, Scratching Or Infringement Of The Adjacent Gravesite. the Contracting Officer Or His/her Designated Representative At Any Time May Make Unannounced Inspections Of The Contractor's Plant. contractor Certification. The Contractor Shall Certify That The Product Offered Meets The Salient Characteristics Of This Description And Conforms To The Producer's Own Drawings, Specification, Standards, And Quality Assurance Practices. The Government Reserves The Right To Require Proof Of Such Conformance Prior To First Delivery And Thereafter As May Be Otherwise Provided For Under The Provisions Of The Contract. regulatory Requirements. Federal Food, Drug And Cosmetic Act - If The Product Covered By This Document Has Been Determined By The U.s. Food And Drug Administration To Be Under Its Jurisdiction, The Offeror/contractor Shall Comply, And Be Responsible For Compliance By Its Subcontractors/suppliers, With The Requirements Of The Federal Food, Drug And Cosmetic Act, As Amended, And Regulations Promulgated There Under. In Addition, The Offeror/contractor Shall Comply, And Be Responsible For Compliance By Its Contractors/suppliers, With The Requirements Of All Other Applicable Federal, State, And Local Statues, Ordinances, And Regulations. recovered Materials. The Offeror/contractor Is Encouraged To Use Recovered Material In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 23.4 To The Maximum Extent Practical. packaging And Packing. Graveliners Will Be Palleted Or Otherwise Prepared For Shipping In Accordance With Standard Commercial Practice To Ensure Carrier Acceptance And Safe Delivery In Containers Complying With Rules And Regulations Applicable To The Mode Of Transportation. marking. Shipping Containers Will Be Marked In Accordance With The Manufacturer's Standard Commercial Practice. The Production Date Will Be Inscribed Or Otherwise Permanently Marked On Each Component Which Makes Up A Graveliner. (cont D.) copies Of Federal Standard No. 376, Preferred Metric Units For General Use By The Federal Government And Federal Test Standard 191 Are Available From General Services Administration Business Service Centers In Boston, Ma; New York, Ny; Philadelphia, Pa; Washington, Dc; Atlanta, Ga; Chicago, Il; Kansas City, Mo; Fort Worth, Tx; Denver, Co; San Francisco, Ca; Los Angeles, Ca; And Seattle, Wa. copies Of Specifications And Standards Are Also Available From Department Of Defense Single stock Point. Special Assistance Desk, Telephone (215) 697-2667 Or 2179 Will Provide You Adequate Information By Mail Or Tele-specs Mode. copies Of United States Pharmacopoeia (usp) Regulations May Be Obtained From: Uspc, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Md 20852, Usa. ordering Data. Purchasers Should Select The Preferred Options Permitted Herein, And Include The Following Information In Procurement Documents: title, Number, And Date Of This Commercial Item Description type, Style And Size. the Unit Price Is All-inclusive And Covers The Production And Transportation. General Requirements it Shall Be The Contractor S Responsibility To Keep Pace With The Burial And Grave Liner Requirements Of Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Mi 48442, By Furnishing And Delivering Concrete Grave Liners And Lids At Said Location To Remain In Close Proximity To Excavation Crews As Customarily Required By National Cemetery Policy. Normally Several Crews Are Used Daily For Excavations, Which Will Result In Grave Liners Being Installed In Different Sections Of The Cemetery At Or Near The Same Time. Great Lakes National Cemetery Gravesites Measure 3' X 8' Deep And Will Require Exact Preciseness In Placement Of Grave Liners. Grave Depths Are Generally Seven Feet Deep, However, May Occasionally Exceed Seven Feet. damages Caused By Contractor's Neglect in The Event Damages Result To The Units And/or Gravesites (cave-in's), Surrounding Areas, Headstones, Or To Third Parties Due To Neglect By The Contractor, Restitution Will Be Required At No Cost To The Agency. Changes In Schedules, Work Assignments Or Delays Of Daily Operation Must Not Occur Under Any Circumstances. The Contractor Will Repair Any Turf Damaged; By Back-filling With Clean Dirt, Compacting, Seed And Straw Matting. Contractor Will Be Allowed To Use Cemetery Material For This Task. transportation, Storage, And Handling units Shall Be Transported, And Handled To Prevent Damage To Surfaces, Edges, And Corners And To Prevent The Development Of Stresses And Cracks.â  The Contractor Shall Provide Temporary Bracing Protection Devices And Measures As Necessary To Prevent Damage To The Units During Handling And Transportation.â â  Contractor Is Responsible For Transportation And Handling Of Units Such That Any Negligence On The Contractor S Part, Shall Be Corrected At The Contractor S Expense.â  Use The Designed Crypt Lifting Cable To Transport Grave Liners.â â  On The Job Site, Forklift Handling Of Grave Liners May Be Approved By The Va Upon Demonstration That No Crypt Damages Will Be Incurred. storage Rejection grave Liners May Be Stored On The Cemetery Grounds, Upon Approval From Cemetery Director Only. All Damaged Or Rejected Units Shall Be Removed, Without Exception, From The Cemetery Grounds. All Rejected Units Will Be Indicated (marked In Such A Manner), As Mutually Agreed Upon By The Contractor And The Cemetery Director. delivery Requirements all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Cemetery Hours Of Operation, 8:00am Through 4:00pm Local Time Monday Through Friday, And Certain Weekend And Holidays, As Required (see Federal Holidays). Work Performed During Non-duty Hours, Weekends, And Holidays, Will Be At The Approval Of The Cor. The Contractor Will Normally Be Notified Of Unit Requirements To Be Delivered The Day Prior To Need. In Instances When Approval From The Cemetery Director Tasks The Contractor With Grave Liner Removal, The Contractor Shall Be Required To Remove The Grave Liner From The Gravesite At No Additional Cost To The Government. the Contractor Agrees To Phase All Work In Such A Manner As Not To Impact On Or Interfere With Cemetery Operations. The Contractor Shall Not Operate Equipment, Machinery, Or Otherwise Perform Contract Work Within 250 Feet Of Any Ongoing Interment Service. The Cor May Coordinate With Contractor S Performance In Specific Areas Of The Cemetery To Ensure Smooth Cemetery Operations. federal Holidays (holidays Observed By The Federal Government) new Year's Day 1st Day Of January martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Third Monday In January presidents Day Third Monday In February memorial Day Last Monday In May juneteenth Day 19th Day Of June independence Day 4th Day In July labor Day First Monday In September columbus Day Second Monday In October veterans Day 11th Day In November thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday In November christmas Day 25th Day Of December if A Holiday Falls On Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As The Legal Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A Legal Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies. Also Included Would Be Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America As A National Holiday. i. Performance Of Work On Cemetery Grounds conduct: great Lakes National Cemetery Is A National Shrine. The National Cemetery Administration (nca) Are National Shrines That Honors Veterans With A Final Resting Place And Lasting Memorials That Commemorate Their Service To Our Nation. The Standards Of Work, Appearance, And Procedures Performed By Contractors At National Cemeteries Shall Reflect This Nation S Concern For Those Interred There. Due To The Sensitive Mission Of The Cemetery, Contractor S Personnel Must Exercise And Exhibit Absolute Decorum, Composure, And Stability At All Times. as The Work Being Performed Is At A National Cemetery All Contractor S Employee Must Always Look Professional And Neat In Appearance; And Be Fully Clothed To Include Upper Garment To Cover The Body From The Waist To Neck And Long Pants Or Slacks. The Contractor Shall Require Its Employees, Including Subcontractors, To Wear Distinctive Visible Identification At All Times For Easy Identification While On Nca Premises. Contractor And Contractor S Personnel (including Subcontractor And Their Employees) Shall Be Required To Adhere To The Standards Of Dress And Conduct While Performing Work On The National Cemetery. These Standards And Regulations Are Enforceable Under Title 38, U.s.c. Section 218. contractor S Personnel Shall: be Fully Clothed At All Times, To Include Long Slacks Or Pants And Shirt, Buttoned Up From Neck To Waist. Clothing Will Be Clean Each Day. Any Soiled Clothing Should Be Cemetery Work-related that Day. Tank Tops As Outer Garments Are Prohibited. Tee-shirts Will Have The Company Logo Visibly Displayed. Shoes/boots Will Have No Holes Or Loose Soles. Steel-toed Shoes Shall Be Required In Accordance With Osha. Contractor Employees Shall Maintain Personal Hygiene. not Engage In Loud Or Boisterous Behavior Or Use Profane Or Abusive Language. Shall Show Proper Reverence During Committal Service. not Eat Or Drink Beverages Except Water Or Non-alcoholic Drinks While In Work Area Or In Sight Of Committal Service Area During A Service. Use Of Intoxicating Beverages And/or Drugs Is Strictly Prohibited. not Lean, Sit Or Stand On Or Against Headstones, Markers, Or Monuments. No Tools, Equipment Or Other Items Will Be Placed Or Leaned On Headstones Or Monuments At Any Time. Contractor Personnel Shall Not Drive Over Headstones, Markers, Or Monuments. only Smoke In Smoking Areas, As Designated By The Cor. All Other Areas Are Designated As No Smoking. contractor Must Discuss The Guidance In This Paragraph With Its Employees And All Subcontractors. Any Doubts As To Proper Procedures Shall Be Brought To The Attention Of The Cor And Contracting Officer For Guidance Or Resolution. Contractor And Subcontractor Employee Shall Sign A Statement Of Compliance (if Applicable); And Shall Deliver The Signed Statements To The Cor Before Work May Begin Or Before Any New Employee Is Allowed To Work On Cemetery Grounds. contractor Shall Be Responsible For Maintaining Satisfactory Standards Of Personnel Conduct And Work Performance And Shall Administer Disciplinary Action As Required. Contractor Is Expected To Remove Any Employees From The Cemetery For Cause, To Include, But Not Limited To, Safety Violations, Other Misconduct In Performance Of Duty Under These Specifications And/or Conduct Contrary To The Best Interests Of The Government. If The Contractor Fails To Act In This Regard, Or The Reason For A Removal Is Immediately Required To Protect The Interests Of The Government, The Cor May Communicate The Removal Of An Employee From The Premises. Contractor S Objections To Any Such Action Will Be Referred To The Contacting Officer For Final Resolution; However, The Contractor Will First Immediately Comply With The Cor S Communication Pending The Contacting Officer Final Resolution At A Later Time Or Date. The Contractor Will Not Be Due Any Type Of Compensation For Their Costs Incurred As A Result Of An Employee Being Removed For Cause; Unless The Removal Is Communicated By The Cor And Is Later Found Invalid And/or Unreasonable By The Contracting Officer. metric Products products Manufactured To Metric Dimensions Will Be Conducted On An Equal Basis With Those Manufactured Inch-pound Units, Providing They Fall Within The Tolerances Specified Using Conversion Tables Contained In The Latest Revision Of Federal Standard No. 376, And All Other Requirements Of This Document Are Met. if A Product Is Manufactured To Metric Dimensions And Those Dimensions Exceed The Tolerances Specified In The Inch-pound Units, A Request Should Be Made To The Contracting Officer, In Conjunction With The Cor, Who Will Accept Or Reject The Product. packaging And Marking grave Liners Will Be Prepared For Shipping In Accordance With The Commercial Item Description (cid) No. A-a-30194. Grave Liners And Lids Shall Be Marked In Accordance With The Cid. (cont D.) j. Contract Management representatives Of The Contracting Officer: The Va Contracting Officer Will Designate One (or More) Representatives To Serve As The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) To Act For Him/her In Furnishing Technical Guidance And Advice Or Providing General Guidance The Work To Be Performed Under The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing And Will Define The Scope And Limitations Of The Cor S Authority. A Copy Of The Designation(s) Shall Be Furnished To The Contractor At Time Of Award. the Cor May Communicate And Arrange The Contractor S Work Schedule In Specific Areas Of The Cemetery To Coordinate With Daily Cemetery Activities And Operations. Duties And Responsibilities Of The Cor Include Day-to-day Monitoring Of The Contract As Follows: (i) Providing Contract Oversight And Technical Guidance To The Contractor. (ii) Placing Orders For Services. (iii) Verification / Certification Of Payments To The Contractor For Services Rendered. (iv) Assuring That Any Changes Effecting Work Involved, Price, Terms And/or Conditions Under The Contract Are Not Implemented Before Written Authorization Is Issued By The Contracting Officer. all Administrative Contract Functions Are The Responsibility Of The Va Contracting Officer. Any Modifications To The Contract, Including Those Involving No-cost Changes, increases And Decreases In Cost Or Level Of Services Provided, Termination Or Extension Of The Contract (in Part Or In Whole) And Decisions Concerning Claims Or Disputes, Must Be Provided In Writing By The Government Contracting Officer. (c) Site Manager: The Contractor Shall Provide A Site Manager Who Will Be Always On-site During Contract Performance. The Site Manager Shall Be Responsible For The Following: (i) Communicating, Overseeing And Coordinating The Work Involved. (ii) Staying Abreast Of All Upcoming Cemetery Functions Including Special Holiday Events And Interment Activities. (iii) Ensuring That Contract Work Does Not Cause Any Committal Service, Ceremony, Procession Or Visitation To Be Delayed, Altered, Or Otherwise Impacted In Such A Way That The Dignity, Security, Or Safety Of The Event Or Visit Is Compromised. (d) The Site Manager Shall Reassign Work Throughout The Rest Of The Cemetery So That Productive Use Of Labor And Equipment Is Assured, And Downtime Is Avoided. If The Contractor Fails To Reassign Employees Away From An Event In A Timely Fashion, The Cor May Then Do So. communication & Coordination Of Work With Cor: Communication With The Cor (or Designee) Is Strongly Encouraged. Burial Activities At Nca Shall Take Precedence Over Contract Work Activities. Work Activity And Noise Shall Not Disturb Burial Services. Trucks And Workmen Shall Be Prohibited From Passing Through The Service Area During This Period. notwithstanding The Contractors Responsibility For Total Management During The Performance Of This Contract, The Administration Of The Contract Will Require Maximum coordination Between The Government And The Contractor. The Government Will Provide, At The Time Of Contract Award, A List Of Government Personnel To Act As Cor. k. Period Of Performance performance Period: The Term Of This Contract Shall Be For A Period From Date Of Contract Award Through 364 Calendar Days. Contractor Shall Submit An Invoice At The End Of Each Month. Delivery Of All Items Under This Contract Is Fob Destination And Is Subject To Inspection And Acceptance By The Nca Contracting Officer S Representative (cor). base Period: Date Of Award Thru 364 Calendar Days end Of Sow