G001-- Mortuary Services for SLVHCS
ID: 36C25625Q0043Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services (812210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2a091a174eb04dfe9515c9defee5e448/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide mortuary services for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (SLVHCS) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The procurement aims to identify potential sources capable of handling unclaimed remains of deceased veterans, including the provision of facilities, licensed personnel, transportation, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This service is critical for ensuring dignified treatment and burial of veterans who have no next of kin or sufficient funds for burial expenses. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement and relevant information by 12:00 PM CST on October 31, 2024, to Contracting Officer Luke Miles at luke.miles@va.gov.

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    Luke MilesContracting Officer
    (504) 315-6977
    luke.miles@va.gov
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