Holloman AFB - Mortuary Affairs BPA
ID: FA480126Q0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4801 49 CONS PKHOLLOMAN AFB, NM, 88330-8225, USA

NAICS

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services (812210)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fe3559a20b0b48bdbf45c54da11ca728/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide mortuary affairs services through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB) in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The procurement requires comprehensive mortuary services, including transportation, preparation of remains, and cremation, all in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). These services are critical for ensuring dignified and respectful handling of remains for military personnel and their families. The total award amount for this contract is estimated at $12,500,000, with a five-year delivery schedule and a focus on compliance with various federal regulations. Interested parties can contact SrA Jhayde Hyde at jhayde.hyde@us.af.mil or Kitty Williams at katrina.williams.9@us.af.mil for further information.

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    Holloman AFB Mortuary Affiairs PWS.pdf
    This document outlines the Department of Defense (DoD) standards for funeral homes contracted to provide mortuary services, applicable to all Military Service components. It details requirements for authorized personnel, including licensed embalmers and unlicensed assistants, specifying their permitted tasks and training. The document sets timeframes for initiating and performing services, hours of operation, and the geographic area of performance (New Mexico and El Paso, Texas). It also establishes comprehensive quality control and assurance plans, physical security standards for facilities, and a classification system for remains (viewable, viewable for identification, or non-viewable). Embalming procedures for both embalmed and un-embalmed remains are meticulously described, covering aspects like insect treatment, disinfecting, washing, body positioning, damaged tissue treatment, dressing, grooming, cosmetics, and feature setting. Specific guidelines are provided for autopsied remains and internal organs. The document also details casketing standards, transportation protocols for both casketed and non-casketed remains, and regulations for sheltering remains. Procedures for cremation, including facility pre-inspection, payment, handling of subsequent remains and unidentified portions, and crematorium operations, are also covered. Finally, it outlines stringent facility standards, health and safety requirements (including various mandatory plans and programs), and records management protocols, emphasizing privacy and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
    Solicitation - FA480126Q0001.pdf
    The government file FA480126Q0001 is a solicitation/contract/order for commercial products and services, specifically for Mortuary Affairs BPA, issued by the Department of the Air Force. This request for proposal (RFP) is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, with a NAICS code of 812210 and a total award amount of USD 12,500,000.00. The contract outlines requirements for various mortuary services, including transportation, preparation of autopsied remains, body preparation, and cremation, all under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. Key aspects include a five-year delivery schedule, inspection and acceptance at destination (Holloman AFB, NM), and detailed instructions for electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The document incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering areas such as electronic payments, safeguarding defense information, small business programs, labor standards, and contractor access to Air Force installations. Attachments include a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Wage Determinations. The RFP emphasizes compliance with various government regulations and certifications, including those related to small business concerns, veteran-owned businesses, and ethical conduct.
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