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2. Small Business Outreach Session 2

3. Welcome Department Of Veteran Affairs Valerie Barlow National Cemetery Administration October 31, 2012 3

4. 4 Agenda Who are we Organization & Mission Goals & Priorities What Products & Services We Purchase How can you help us

5. Who are We? Organization chart: Title: Small Business Liaison Office: National Cemetery Administration 5

6. Organization Chart 6 Deputy Under Secretary for Management Head of Contracting Authority National Cemetery Administration IT Business Requirements and Administrative Service Administrative Support Division

7. National Cemetery Administration Objective/Goals or Mission: The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to a grateful Nation. 7

8. What Products & Services We Purchase Grounds Maintenance Grave Markers & Headstones Raise and Realignment 8

9. 7 Goals and Priorities Develop new cemeteries Improve or expand existing cemeteries Maintain and provide construction, supplies and services to support cemetery operations

10. How can you help us? Needs NCA creates and maintains a dignified final resting place that honors veterans and eligible dependents. Contractors should have an understanding of this priority and be able to meet the requirements that NCA sets for this mission. Current Contracting Areas Construction; Ground Maintenance/Landscaping; Janitorial Services; Headstone and Markers; Raise and Realign Headstones; Gravesite Maintenance; Burial Vaults/Grave Liners; Historic Preservation; Inscription Services Need Companies who are: – Familiar with the National Cemetery Administration’s special requirements – Already possess VA credentials or are at least positioned to be cleared quickly – Competent in appropriate technologies and methodologies 10

11. Important Web Sites Watch www.fbo.gov (FedBizOpps) for specific opportunitieswww.fbo.gov Forecast of Contracting Opportunities (FCO) – https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/eVP/fco/FCO.aspx https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/eVP/fco/FCO.aspx VAi2 Program – https://www.va.gov/vai2 https://www.va.gov/vai2 VOA – https://www.voa.va.gov https://www.voa.va.gov 11

12. 12 Small Business Liaison Contact Information Name: Valerie Barlow Title: Program Specialist Email: valerie.barlow@va.gov Phone: 703-441-4023 Website: www.cem.va.gov

13. 13 Small Business Liaison Contact Information For questions regarding doing business with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or the Small Business programs and goals for VA, please contact us at (800) 949-8387 or (202) 461-4300. www.va.gov/osdbu