G001--Mortuary Services for Unclaimed Veterans
ID: 36C24625Q0276Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services (812210)

PSC

SOCIAL- CARE OF REMAINS AND/OR FUNERAL (G001)

Set Aside

Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2) (LAS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8054ca959e784ba08e3435beca3acfc5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide mortuary services for unclaimed veterans' remains in the Richmond, Virginia area. The procurement aims to identify potential offerors capable of managing transportation, preparation, and burial services while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, classified under NAICS code 812210 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services). This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to honoring unclaimed veterans through dignified interment, with a contract period extending for one base year and two optional years. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 8:00 AM on January 2, 2025, to Keicha Passley at Keicha.Passley@va.gov, as detailed in the sources sought notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Keicha PassleyContracting Officer
    (757) 726-6048
    Keicha.Passley@va.gov
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    36C24625Q0276.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines the need for mortuary services for unclaimed remains of veterans in the Richmond, Virginia area. This notice serves as a market research tool to identify potential offerors capable of fulfilling the service, classified under NAICS code 812210 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services). The government aims to gather responses to determine qualified contractors, including Service-Disabled/Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The selected contractor will manage various aspects of mortuary services, including transportation, preparation, and burial of veterans' remains, while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. The period of performance extends for one base year with two optional years. A key requirement is ensuring non-discrimination based on race or origin and maintaining quality assurance through customer feedback and inspections. The notice emphasizes that all contractors must submit a capability statement by the specified deadline. Ultimately, this initiative reflects the commitment of the VA to honor unclaimed veterans and ensure their dignified interment.
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