Cremation and Decedent Services for Unclaimed Remains

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking cremation and related decedent services for unclaimed remains, including transportation, refrigerated storage, required documentation, and delivery for interment, under a base year with four option years.

United States of America > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)


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36C26027Q0098
Nov 16, 2026 11:00 PM
Nov 06, 2026 05:27 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
peter.park2@va.gov
+13605537631
1601 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, USA
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Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks cremation services for unclaimed remains, including removal and transportation, refrigerated storage, preparation for cremation, cremation arrangements, and provision of a durable, sealed, labeled urn. The contractor must coordinate final disposition, including delivery of remains for interment, maintain chain-of-custody documentation, and assist with death-certificate and other disposition-related paperwork. The scope also includes required personnel, vehicles, equipment, supplies, facilities, permits, and licenses. The price schedule covers an estimated 10 services in each of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Quotes must include the completed and signed SF 1449, completed pricing schedule, a capability statement addressing the statement of work and required licenses, and company identification and point-of-contact details. The solicitation also requests evidence of authorization to provide the services or a statement that the offeror is the manufacturer. Offers are evaluated on price and responsibility, including past performance.

Classification Codes
NAICS812210Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
PSCG001Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services
Smart Codes
cremation servicesremains transportationrefrigerated remains storage
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 16, 2026 11:00 PM-Offers Due
Requirements
Required
Scored
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFQ - 36C26027Q0098 - Attachment.pdfNov 06, 2026 12:00 PM
36C26027Q0098_1.docxNov 06, 2026 12:00 PM
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