The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting bids for mortuary services at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing essential services such as transportation, embalming, and burial for deceased inmates, ensuring compliance with state laws and federal regulations regarding mortuary practices. This procurement emphasizes the dignified treatment of deceased individuals in custody, highlighting the importance of timely body retrieval and coordination of transportation logistics. Quotations must be submitted electronically by October 11, 2024, and interested parties should contact Sarah Burke at sburke@bop.gov for further details. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provision of a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) are mandatory for participation.