9930--Off-Site Manufacture of U1 Blank Marble Markers for Nationwide Distribution

SOL #: 36C78626R0015Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)

QUANTICO, VA, 22134, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)

PSC

Memorials; Cemeterial And Mortuary Equipment And Supplies (9930)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8669174e90c7465c88b0b2fb82acbf13/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 14, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 17, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the off-site manufacture and nationwide distribution of U1 blank marble markers. This acquisition supports the VA's Memorial Product Services (MPS) by providing markers to cemeteries for on-site inscription programs. The procurement will utilize a tiered evaluation process, prioritizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. An Indefinite-Quantity Indefinite-Delivery (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders is anticipated. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is expected to be issued on or about January 23, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for the manufacture and distribution of U1 marble blank markers. These markers are intended for delivery to approximately 16 CONUS cemetery locations that operate on-site inscription programs. The requirement supports the NCA's mission to furnish memorial monuments for deceased veterans worldwide.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation Notice (Commercial Acquisition using FAR Parts 12 and 15)
Anticipated Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite-Quantity Indefinite-Delivery (IDIQ) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders.
NAICS Code: 327991 – Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing.
RFP Release: On or about January 23, 2026.
Published Date: January 14, 2026.
Response Date (for this notice): February 20, 2026. Note: This is not a request for proposals; formal proposals should not be submitted at this time.

Set-Aside & Evaluation

Set-Aside: Tiered evaluation, prioritizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.
Order of Priority: (1) SDVOSB concerns, (2) VOSB concerns, (3) small business concerns (with HUBZone and 8(a) having priority), and (4) large business concerns.
Evaluation Basis: Best value to the Government. If an award cannot be made under the tiered set-aside, the solicitation may be cancelled and re-solicited.

Additional Notes

This is a pre-solicitation notice only and does not constitute an RFP or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. Vendors are advised not to submit formal proposals until an RFP is officially posted. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and are responsible for continuously monitoring the SAM website for the official RFP, future amendments, and other documents. Pricing is not requested at this time. Any costs incurred by interested parties will not be reimbursed. The primary point of contact is Weston Worsham (Weston.Worsham@va.gov); telephone requests for information will not be accepted.