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.