This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation is issued as RFQ #Q5590100003. The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Stones River National Battlefield, located in Murfreesboro, TN, has a requirement to clean and realign up to 2,242 upright headstones at Stones River National Cemetery. This solicitation is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 and the size standard is $7 million. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract in accordance with FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. ABBREVIATED STATEMENT OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies to remove, clean, raise, and realign up to 2,242 upright headstones at the Stones River National Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0. Purpose: 1.1. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. 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 interred there. For this reason, the contractor's strict adherence to the specifications shall be required and shall be essential.1.2. The Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Stones River National Battlefield, intends to award a fixed price contract to remove, clean, raise, realign and reset designated upright headstones.1.3. The work consists of removing, cleaning the markers, raising, realigning and resetting designated headstones that are already in place.1.4. The contractor shall provide all supervision, professional advice/guidance, labor, parts, materials, equipment, and personnel, to provide these services.2.0. Cemetery Location:2.1. These services shall be performed at: Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. 2.2. Mailing Address: Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery, 3501 Old Nashville Highway Murfreesboro, TN 37129. A detailed statement of work and a map of the national cemetery burial sections shall be requested by e-mail. Please send this request to [email protected]. Questions regarding this project shall be submitted by e-mail no later than Tuesday, December 22, 2009. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-02, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable, and the following shall be included in paragraph (a) of this provision: Quotes will be evaluated based on best value to the Government, which will result from low price and past performance. FAR 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.219-06; FAR 52.222-03; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-01; FAR 52.232-33); FAR 52.204-07, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.211-05, Material Requirements; FAR 52.223-06, Drug-Free Workplace; FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/FAR. The contractors identified for the competition are required to be registered on all three of the following websites: National Business Center (NBC) - http://ideasec.nbc.gov/, the Central Contractor Registration System (CCR) - http://www.ccr.gov/, and Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) - www.bpn.gov/. Quotes shall be submitted in writing on company letterhead and must include the RFQ number, the company name, a point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, DUNS number, delivery period, unit price, extended price, and any prompt payment discount terms. Quotes are due January 6, 2010, by 2:00 PM EST. Quotes may be faxed to 606-248-7276 or e-mailed to [email protected] by the due date. For additional information contact Contracting Officer Pamela Lyons at 606-246-1059. All responsible offers may be considered for award in accordance with FAR 13.106-02 and 13.106-03.

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