This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Caskets prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, "Streamlined

Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information

included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a

formal SF 1449 solicitation will not be issued. At time of award, the contract will be issued on a formal SF 1449.

The attachment labelled "Combined Snopsis/Solicitation" contains the information for this requirement.