Mortuary Affairs RFQ Updated 8 September.pdf
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This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for mortuary services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska. The 673d Contracting Squadron is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mortuary services including facilities, equipment, licensed professional personnel, motor vehicles, caskets, urns, outer shipping containers, and transportation. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 812210 (small business size standard of $12.5 million). The contract vehicle is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a single-call limit of $25,000 and a five-year master dollar ceiling of $249,000 across the performance period from September 21, 2026 through September 20, 2031.
Quotes must be submitted via email by September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM Alaska Daylight Time to the Contract Specialist (A1C Daniel Englerth) and Contracting Officer (William D. Underhill). Quote requirements include: (1) technical acceptability narrative confirming capability to perform services per the Performance Work Statement; (2) completed pricing schedule with firm-fixed-prices for 14 line items; (3) company registration information including CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID; (4) active SAM.gov registration confirmation under NAICS 812210; (5) copies of current, valid State of Alaska professional licenses for the Funeral Establishment, Funeral Director/Manager, and at least one licensed Embalmer; (6) confirmation of capability to accept the Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card as sole payment method; and (7) quotes remaining valid for 30 days. Award will be made to the responsible contractor offering the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. A pre-award facility survey will be conducted by JBER Quality Assurance and the Mortuary Officer to verify compliance with preparation room dimensions and professional standards. Questions must be submitted by September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM AKDT.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
673D CONTRACTING SQUADRON
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA
8 September 2026
FROM: 673d Contracting Squadron/PKB 10480 Sijan Ave.
JBER, AK 99506
SUBJECT: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Mortuary Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), Solicitation FA500026Q0060
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business set-aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 812210 with a small business size standard of $12.5 Million.
2. The 673d Contracting Squadron is seeking a qualified contractor to provide mortuary services. The Contractor shall provide all facilities, equipment, licensed professional personnel, motor vehicles, and professional services, supplies, caskets, urns, outer shipping containers, and transportation necessary to perform the required work in strict accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
3. Period of Performance: The total performance period for this agreement is a five (5) year ordering period from 21 September 2026 through 20 September 2031 (approximate). The Government intends to establish a single (1) BPA under this solicitation. The BPA will have a maximum single-call limit of $25,000, with a BPA Master Dollar Limit (BPA ceiling) at $249,000 maximum across the 5-year period.
4. Pre-Award Facility Survey: A pre-award survey of the apparent successful offeror's facilities, vehicles, and equipment will be conducted by JBER Quality Assurance and the Mortuary Officer prior to agreement establishment. This survey will verify compliance with the preparation room dimensions and professional standards specified in Appendix B of the PWS.
5. Questions and Answers: All questions regarding this solicitation, including any questions arising from the PWS, must be submitted in writing via email to the Point of Contact listed below no later than 11 September 2026 at 12:00 PM AKDT. The Government will consolidate all questions and respond via email.
6. Quote Submission: Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, A1C Daniel Englerth, at daniel.englerth@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, William D. Underhill, at william.underhill.2@us.af.mil no later than 15 September 2026 at 12:00PM AKDT, unless changed by an amendment.
7. Quote Requirements: Your quote must include, at a minimum:
a. Part 1 – Technical Acceptability: A brief statement or narrative confirming the offeror's capability to perform all services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
b. Part 2 – Price: Completed Pricing Schedule detailing the firm-fixed-prices for each of the 14 line items.
c. Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
d. Confirmation of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) under NAICS 812210.
e. Copies of current, valid State of Alaska professional licenses for the Funeral Establishment, the Funeral Director/Manager, and at least one (1) licensed Embalmer.
f. Confirmation of capability and agreement to accept the Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card (GPC) as the sole form of payment.
g. Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days.
8. Basis for Award: An agreement will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be determined based on the vendor's ability to meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
JBER Quality Assurance and the Mortuary Officer will inspect the apparent successful offeror's facilities using the criteria set forth in PWS Section 1.14 and Figure B.1. The Government intends to establish a single BPA under this solicitation.
9. Please contact the Contract Specialist, A1C Daniel Englerth, at daniel.englerth@us.af.mil or 907-552-6769, or the Contracting Officer, William D. Underhill, at william.underhill.2@us.af.mil or 907-552-7537 if you have any questions regarding this solicitation.
WILLIAM D. UNDERHILL, MSgt, USAF Contracting Officer
Attachments:
1. Pricing Schedule
2. Performance Work Statement (PWS
3. Wage Determination No 2015-5681 Rev 29 dated 26 August 2026
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