Mortuary Services for Unclaimed Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from contractors capable of providing mortuary services for unclaimed or indigent Veterans served by the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, including body preparation, cremation or burial support, storage, and transportation.

United States of America > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)


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Open (active)
36C26126Q0775-2
Nov 06, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 30, 2026 05:17 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Sources Sought
Federal
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john.waldrip@va.gov
+17027919000
6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Description

This is a sources-sought announcement, not a solicitation for offers or a commitment to award a contract. The Department of Veterans Affairs is gathering information from potential contractors able to provide mortuary services for unclaimed or indigent Veterans receiving care through the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. The draft performance work statement describes services including cremation or interment arrangements, embalming and other preparation of remains, casketing or urn provision, refrigerated storage, and transportation from the care facility to the funeral home and then to a National or VA grant-funded State Veterans Cemetery. The contractor would need appropriate funeral-home and staff licenses, suitable facilities and vehicles, and the ability to respond for removal within one business day and complete burial arrangements within 10 days of notification. The draft describes a base year plus four option years, with the base period beginning December 31, 2026. Interested contractors are asked to email a capability response addressing company status and identifiers, capabilities and relevant experience, similar projects, subcontracting plans, and applicable GSA contract information, along with the attached informational price estimate.

Classification Codes
NAICS812210Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
PSCG001Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services
Smart Codes
mortuary servicesembalming and body preparationremains transportation and storage
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 06, 2026 06:00 PM-Sources-Sought Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Professional Liability
Informational
No
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