Combined Synopsis Solicitation - 36C78625Q50106 - Disinterment, Transport, & Reinterment of Veterans Remains at Calverton National Cemetery -- G001
ID: QSE--36C78625Q50106Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedFeb 9, 2025
$25.7K$25,658
AwardeeGRAN ENTERPRISES LLC
Award #:QAE--36C78625C50144
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Cemeteries and Crematories (812220)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9596f6177ddd49bf9ca359117f4476be/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for a firm fixed-price contract to provide disinterment, transport, and reinterment services for veteran remains at Calverton National Cemetery in New York. The contractor will be responsible for all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to ensure the respectful handling of remains, specifically for the case of Herbert A. Haupt, while adhering to applicable regulations and safety standards. This procurement emphasizes the importance of compassionate care in the handling of veteran remains, with a focus on technical qualifications and past performance in the selection process. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) must submit detailed proposals, including pricing and past performance questionnaires, by January 29, 2025, and are encouraged to participate in a pre-quote site visit to assess local conditions. For further inquiries, contact Sarah Poole at sarah.poole1@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sarah PooleContracting Officer
    sarah.poole1@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf
    The document pertains to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the disinterment, transport, and reinterment of veteran remains, specifically for Herbert A. Haupt, from Calverton National Cemetery to a private cemetery in New York. The RFQ outlines a firm fixed-price contract expected to be awarded based on technical qualifications, past performance, and pricing, emphasizing the need for compassionate and dignified handling of remains. Quoters, particularly those qualifying as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), are required to submit detailed technical proposals, pricing, and past performance questionnaires by January 29, 2025. The work includes detailed requirements for disinterment processes, secure transportation, and proper reinterment, all of which must comply with applicable regulations and safety standards. A pre-quote site visit is encouraged to assess local conditions, and contractors are urged to demonstrate their experience and capabilities through their submissions. Overall, the RFQ emphasizes the utmost respect and care expected during the handling of veteran remains within a defined period of performance.
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