Mortuary Services - FMC Carswell
ID: 15BFA025N00000022Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, 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/opp/081deb030783409b86d9b11927a559ea/view
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    The Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking qualified contractors to provide mortuary services for deceased male inmates at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for a range of services including transportation of remains, embalming, body preparation, obtaining necessary permits, and arranging burial or cremation in accordance with Texas laws. This procurement is crucial for ensuring dignified and compliant handling of deceased individuals in custody, reflecting the BOP’s commitment to ethical standards in the treatment of inmates. Interested vendors must complete and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire by November 15, 2024, and direct all inquiries to Sarah Burke at sburke@bop.gov.

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    Sarah Burke
    sburke@bop.gov
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    draft_Statement of Work RCA Mortuary Services.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for mortuary services for deceased male inmates at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for transporting the body, embalming, body preparation, obtaining permits, and arranging burial or cremation as requested by the next of kin. All services must comply with Texas laws, including provisions for autopsies, when necessary. Key tasks include transportation of remains from various locations, embalming following state regulations, preserving the body, and preparing it for final disposition. The contractor is also tasked with providing suitable caskets and handling shipping arrangements, whether by air, ground, or rail, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws. The contractor must maintain availability for notifications 24/7 and follow strict security protocols when interacting with the facility. The overall objective is to ensure dignified and compliant handling of deceased individuals in custody, reflecting the BOP’s commitment to uphold respect even in death. This document underscores the federal effort to maintain standards in the treatment of deceased inmates in alignment with legal requirements and ethical considerations.
    MRQ_FMC Carswell_Mortuary Services.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is conducting market research for Mortuary Services required at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell in Fort Worth, Texas. This initiative aims to identify potential suppliers who can fulfill the contract needs, structured as a single award with a base year and four option years. The standard NAICS code for this procurement is 812210, with a small business threshold of $12.5 million in annual revenue. The questionnaire seeks to gauge interest and capabilities of potential vendors, inquiring about company size, eligibility for small business programs, qualifications for service provision in Texas, and compliance with federal regulations. Respondents are also asked about their capacity to provide firm fixed pricing and the availability of qualified personnel. The process emphasizes the importance of adhering to insurance requirements and understanding the market availability of such services. Responses must be submitted by November 15, 2024, with all procurement communications to be handled exclusively through the General Services Administration's SAM website. This market research effort underlines the BOP’s commitment to ensuring efficient service procurement within the federal framework.
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