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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons for Burial & Mortuary Services for the inmate population at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Atlanta, Georgia. The solicitation (Number 15B30126Q00000005) was issued on 11/20/2025 with an offer due date of 12/11/2025 at 17:00 ET. The contract is set aside 100% for small businesses in the NAICS code 812210.
The services include comprehensive burial and mortuary requirements such as complete embalming, casket and outside container provision, transportation of remains, cremation services (if requested), and providing death certificates. The contract includes a base period and four unexercised option periods, each with similar service requirements. The contractor will be responsible for preparing bodies, selecting appropriate caskets (including sealed options for communicable disease cases), arranging transportation (by air, train, or ground), and handling cremation and documentation. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis, with specific details for body preparation, casket selection, transportation, and related services carefully outlined in the solicitation.
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15B30126Q00000005 Page 1 of 55
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 AND 30.
1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
15B30126Q00000005
2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE
DATE
11/20/2025
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME
Leonora Butler l3butler@bop.gov
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL
TIME
12/11/2025 17:00 ET
CODE 15B301
Federal Bureau of Prisons
USP Atlanta
601 McDONOUGH BLVD., SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE:100.00 % FOR
X SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
(SDVOSB)
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS (WOSB)
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(EDWOSB)
8(A)
NORTH AMERICAN
INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION
STANDARD (NAICS):
812210
SIZE STANDARD:
10. THE ACQUISITION IS
SEE SCHEDULE
11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD
(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS
BLOCK IS MARKED
NET 30
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER THE
DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND
ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM -
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
X REQUEST
FOR QUOTE
(RFQ)
INVITATION
FOR BID
(IFB)
REQUEST
FOR
PROPOSAL
(RFP)
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 15B30116. ADMINISTERED BY
Federal Bureau of Prisons USP Atlanta 601 McDONOUGH BLVD., SE Atlanta, GA 30315
FACILITY
CODE
CODE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFEROR
15B301CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
Federal Bureau of Prisons USP Atlanta 601 McDONOUGH BLVD., SE Atlanta, GA 30315
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN
OFFER SEE ADDENDUM
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK
BELOW IS CHECKED
19.
ITEM NUMBER
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
The Contractor shall provide Burial & Mortuary Services for the inmate population located at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Atlanta, Georgia in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Firm Fixed Price
See Continuation Sheet(s) (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)
X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3
AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO
ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH
OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________
OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK
5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH
HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
Leonora A Butler
31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
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19.
ITEM NUMBER
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
PARTIAL FINAL
33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL
36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER
38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK
15B30126Q00000005 Page 3 of 55
Table of Contents
Section Description Page Number
Solicitation/Contract Form 1 Commodity or Services Schedule 2 Contract Clauses
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-2 Security Requirements (Mar 2021) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.211-5 Material Requirements (Aug 2000) 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure (May 2006) 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability (Apr 1984) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services - Requirements (May 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.236-5 (DEV) Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION AUG 2025) 52.236-7 (DEV) Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) (DEVIATION AUG 2025) 52.244-6 (DEV) Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)
(DEVIATION FEB 2025)
52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022) DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems (OCT 2023) 52.212-5 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)
3 List of Attachments 4 Solicitation Provisions
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Section 1 - Commodity or Services Schedule
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
CONTINUATION SHEET
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 Preparation of Body:
Complete embalming services will be performed including all standard practices to conform to applicable state laws. The contractor shall restore the body to be as lifelike in as possible.
PSC: G001
Base Period
0 SV $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0002 Casket and Outside Container:
A standard size casket, manufactured in accordance with minimum industry shall be furnished. If a requirement for a sealed or oversized casket arises, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer for authorization.
a. Metal State perfections cut, 20 gauge steel shell, light copper or grey with no shading, lacquer finish, interior plain panel, ivory twill, no shirring and matching color hardware (handles) .
b. Sealed casket (alternative) metal, 20 gauge steel shell, constructed in accordance with industry standards of commercial practice so as to form a hermetic seal which will prevent leakage or escape of odors when properly closed and sealed, as in the case of death by communicable disease, to meet pertinent state or interstate regulations, or in the cases of badly decomposed or odoriferous body.
Outside Containers:
Each casket shall be furnished with one of the following types of outside containers, defending upon the type of service required.
a. In cases of shipmen by air, either a commercial air shipping bag used by Funeral Directors or an air shipment tray available for purchase and used by Funeral Directors shall be approved.
b. ln cases of shipment b rail and/or foreign shipments, the outside shipping container shall be constructed of one inch seasoned wood in accordance with the best modern practices and equipped with bolted handles complying with laws governing the same.
c. In case of local burial, rules and regulations of the cemetery in which internment is made shall govern the type of contained to be furnished. Unless otherwise specified, the outside container furnished shall be constructed of one-inch seasoned wood manufactured in accordance with the best modern practices.
PSC: G001
Base Period
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0003 Transportation:
Contractor shall arrange and provide shipment of the body transportation may be provided by air, train or ground. Ground transportation shall be provided if the location is such that transportation by ambulance or hearse is beneficial to the Government, the burial contract mileage rate in the burial services contract. The same regulations apply as those for transportation for an inmate release. The Bureau of Prisons pays for transportation to the inmate’s residence of record or place of trial. Accordingly, if the deceased inmate’s record of residence is outside the United States, transportation to the residence of record is appropriate. If the family wants the body returned to a location, other than the two alternatives mentioned above, the family is responsible for pickup of the body from that point, or directly from the burial service contractor.
PSC: G001
Base Period
0 SV $________ $_________________
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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0004 Cremation:
Cremation may occur when the legal next of kin makes written request for such services.
a. If requested by the government, or due to extended time between death and receipt of all necessary legal documentation, normal, arterial embalming shall be performed in accordance with all standard practices, conformance with applicable state laws and as outlined in Preparation of Body above. Prior approval shall be obtained from the Government before embalming.
b. Contractor will be notified as soon as written verification has been received authorizing cremation.
c. The contractor shall provide for crematory services that conform to standard practices and all applicable state laws, and shall ensure the identity of the remains.
d. A standard container shall be provided that is sealed and capable of transportation through the US mail or other common carrier.
e. Shipment of remains to the next of kin will be made by either the contractor or the crematory, and will be sent first class, certified return receipt.
PSC: G001
Base Period
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0005 Death Certificates:
The FCI will be provided five (6) copies of the Certified Death Certificate
PSC: G001
Base Period
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0006 Preparation of Body:
Complete embalming services will be performed including all standard practices to conform to applicable state laws. The contractor shall restore the body to be as lifelike in as possible.
The contractor will furnish and dress the body in all appropriate clothing including cotton undershorts, undershirts, regular length socks, manufactured burial suit conservative in style and color.
Autopsied Cases:
Appropriate when partial or complete autopsy has been made to an extent which will not permit a normal arterial embalming operation.
The FCI may request a complete autopsy, if deemed necessary by the Warden. Sectional embalming shalI be used to thoroughly preserve the body, including organs, and the inside of the body cavity shall be treated with a hardening compound. The crania cavity shall be filled with plaster or other suitable material and the calvarium securely replaced. All incisions shall be tightly sutured and treated to prevent leakage.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 1
0 SV $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0007 Casket and Outside Container:
A standard size casket, manufactured in accordance with minimum industry shall be furnished. If a requirement for a sealed or oversized casket arises, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer for authorization.
a. Metal State perfections cut, 20 gauge steel shell, light copper or grey with no shading, lacquer finish, interior plain panel, ivory twill, no shirring and matching color hardware (handles) .
b. Sealed casket (alternative) metal, 20 gauge steel shell, constructed in accordance with industry standards of commercial practice so as to form a hermetic seal which will prevent leakage or escape of odors when properly closed and sealed, as in the case of death by communicable disease, to meet pertinent state
0 EA $________ $_________________
15B30126Q00000005 Page 6 of 55 or interstate regulations, or in the cases of badly decomposed or odoriferous body.
Outside Containers:
Each casket shall be furnished with one of the following types of outside containers, defending upon the type of service required.
a. In cases of shipmen by air, either a commercial air shipping bag used by Funeral Directors or an air shipment tray available for purchase and used by Funeral Directors shall be approved.
b. ln cases of shipment b rail and/or foreign shipments, the outside shipping container shall be constructed of one inch seasoned wood in accordance with the best modern practices and equipped with bolted handles complying with laws governing the same.
c. In case of local burial, rules and regulations of the cemetery in which internment is made shall govern the type of contained to be furnished. Unless otherwise specified, the outside container furnished shall be constructed of one-inch seasoned wood manufactured in accordance with the best modern practices.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 1
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0008 Transportation:
Contractor shall arrange and provide shipment of the body transportation may be provided by air, train or ground. Ground transportation shall be provided if the location is such that transportation by ambulance or hearse is beneficial to the Government, the burial contract mileage rate in the burial services contract. The same regulations apply as those for transportation for an inmate release. The Bureau of Prisons pays for transportation to the inmate’s residence of record or place of trial. Accordingly, if the deceased inmate’s record of residence is outside the United States, transportation to the residence of record is appropriate. If the family wants the body returned to a location, other than the two alternatives mentioned above, the family is responsible for pickup of the body from that point, or directly from the burial service contractor.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 1
0 SV $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0009 Cremation:
Cremation may occur when the legal next of kin makes written request for such services.
a. If requested by the government, or due to extended time between death and receipt of all necessary legal documentation, normal, arterial embalming shall be performed in accordance with all standard practices, conformance with applicable state laws and as outlined in Preparation of Body above. Prior approval shall be obtained from the Government before embalming.
b. Contractor will be notified as soon as written verification has been received authorizing cremation.
c. The contractor shall provide for crematory services that conform to standard practices and all applicable state laws, and shall ensure the identity of the remains.
d. A standard container shall be provided that is sealed and capable of transportation through the US mail or other common carrier.
e. Shipment of remains to the next of kin will be made by either the contractor or the crematory, and will be sent first class, certified return receipt.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 1
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0010 Death Certificates:
The FCI will be provided five (6) copies of the Certified Death Certificate
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 1
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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0011 Preparation of Body:
Complete embalming services will be performed including all standard practices to conform to applicable state laws. The contractor shall restore the body to be as lifelike in as possible.
The contractor will furnish and dress the body in all appropriate clothing including cotton undershorts, undershirts, regular length socks, manufactured burial suit conservative in style and color.
Autopsied Cases:
Appropriate when partial or complete autopsy has been made to an extent which will not permit a normal arterial embalming operation.
The FCI may request a complete autopsy, if deemed necessary by the Warden. Sectional embalming shalI be used to thoroughly preserve the body, including organs, and the inside of the body cavity shall be treated with a hardening compound. The crania cavity shall be filled with plaster or other suitable material and the calvarium securely replaced. All incisions shall be tightly sutured and treated to prevent leakage.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 2
0 SV $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0012 Casket and Outside Container:
A standard size casket, manufactured in accordance with minimum industry shall be furnished. If a requirement for a sealed or oversized casket arises, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer for authorization.
a. Metal State perfections cut, 20 gauge steel shell, light copper or grey with no shading, lacquer finish, interior plain panel, ivory twill, no shirring and matching color hardware (handles) .
b. Sealed casket (alternative) metal, 20 gauge steel shell, constructed in accordance with industry standards of commercial practice so as to form a hermetic seal which will prevent leakage or escape of odors when properly closed and sealed, as in the case of death by communicable disease, to meet pertinent state or interstate regulations, or in the cases of badly decomposed or odoriferous body.
Outside Containers:
Each casket shall be furnished with one of the following types of outside containers, defending upon the type of service required.
a. In cases of shipmen by air, either a commercial air shipping bag used by Funeral Directors or an air shipment tray available for purchase and used by Funeral Directors shall be approved.
b. ln cases of shipment b rail and/or foreign shipments, the outside shipping container shall be constructed of one inch seasoned wood in accordance with the best modern practices and equipped with bolted handles complying with laws governing the same.
c. In case of local burial, rules and regulations of the cemetery in which internment is made shall govern the type of contained to be furnished. Unless otherwise specified, the outside container furnished shall be constructed of one-inch seasoned wood manufactured in accordance with the best modern practices.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 2
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0013 Transportation:
Contractor shall arrange and provide shipment of the body transportation may be provided by air, train or ground. Ground transportation shall be provided if the location is such that transportation by ambulance or hearse is beneficial to the Government, the burial contract mileage rate in the burial services contract. The same regulations apply as those for transportation for an inmate release. The Bureau of Prisons pays for transportation to the inmate’s residence of record or place of trial. Accordingly, if the deceased inmate’s record of residence is outside the United States, transportation to the residence of record is appropriate. If the family wants the body returned to a location, other than the two alternatives mentioned above, the family is
15B30126Q00000005 Page 8 of 55 responsible for pickup of the body from that point, or directly from the burial service contractor.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 2
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0014 Cremation:
Cremation may occur when the legal next of kin makes written request for such services.
a. If requested by the government, or due to extended time between death and receipt of all necessary legal documentation, normal, arterial embalming shall be performed in accordance with all standard practices, conformance with applicable state laws and as outlined in Preparation of Body above. Prior approval shall be obtained from the Government before embalming.
b. Contractor will be notified as soon as written verification has been received authorizing cremation.
c. The contractor shall provide for crematory services that conform to standard practices and all applicable state laws, and shall ensure the identity of the remains.
d. A standard container shall be provided that is sealed and capable of transportation through the US mail or other common carrier.
e. Shipment of remains to the next of kin will be made by either the contractor or the crematory, and will be sent first class, certified return receipt.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 2
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0015 Death Certificates:
The FCI will be provided five (6) copies of the Certified Death Certificate
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 2
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0016 Preparation of Body:
Complete embalming services will be performed including all standard practices to conform to applicable state laws. The contractor shall restore the body to be as lifelike in as possible.
The contractor will furnish and dress the body in all appropriate clothing including cotton undershorts, undershirts, regular length socks, manufactured burial suit conservative in style and color.
Autopsied Cases:
Appropriate when partial or complete autopsy has been made to an extent which will not permit a normal arterial embalming operation.
The FCI may request a complete autopsy, if deemed necessary by the Warden. Sectional embalming shalI be used to thoroughly preserve the body, including organs, and the inside of the body cavity shall be treated with a hardening compound. The crania cavity shall be filled with plaster or other suitable material and the calvarium securely replaced. All incisions shall be tightly sutured and treated to prevent leakage.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 3
0 SV $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0017 Casket and Outside Container:
A standard size casket, manufactured in accordance with minimum industry shall be furnished. If a requirement for a sealed or oversized casket arises, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer for authorization.
a. Metal State perfections cut, 20 gauge steel shell, light copper or grey with no shading, lacquer finish, interior plain panel, ivory twill, no shirring and matching color hardware (handles) .
15B30126Q00000005 Page 9 of 55
b. Sealed casket (alternative) metal, 20 gauge steel shell, constructed in accordance with industry standards of commercial practice so as to form a hermetic seal which will prevent leakage or escape of odors when properly closed and sealed, as in the case of death by communicable disease, to meet pertinent state or interstate regulations, or in the cases of badly decomposed or odoriferous body.
Outside Containers:
Each casket shall be furnished with one of the following types of outside containers, defending upon the type of service required.
a. In cases of shipmen by air, either a commercial air shipping bag used by Funeral Directors or an air shipment tray available for purchase and used by Funeral Directors shall be approved.
b. ln cases of shipment b rail and/or foreign shipments, the outside shipping container shall be constructed of one inch seasoned wood in accordance with the best modern practices and equipped with bolted handles complying with laws governing the same.
c. In case of local burial, rules and regulations of the cemetery in which internment is made shall govern the type of contained to be furnished. Unless otherwise specified, the outside container furnished shall be constructed of one-inch seasoned wood manufactured in accordance with the best modern practices.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 3
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0018 Cremation:
Cremation may occur when the legal next of kin makes written request for such services.
a. If requested by the government, or due to extended time between death and receipt of all necessary legal documentation, normal, arterial embalming shall be performed in accordance with all standard practices, conformance with applicable state laws and as outlined in Preparation of Body above. Prior approval shall be obtained from the Government before embalming.
b. Contractor will be notified as soon as written verification has been received authorizing cremation.
c. The contractor shall provide for crematory services that conform to standard practices and all applicable state laws, and shall ensure the identity of the remains.
d. A standard container shall be provided that is sealed and capable of transportation through the US mail or other common carrier.
e. Shipment of remains to the next of kin will be made by either the contractor or the crematory, and will be sent first class, certified return receipt.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 3
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0019 Death Certificates:
The FCI will be provided five (6) copies of the Certified Death Certificate
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 3
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0020 Transportation:
Contractor shall arrange and provide shipment of the body transportation may be provided by air, train or ground. Ground transportation shall be provided if the location is such that transportation by ambulance or hearse is beneficial to the Government, the burial contract mileage rate in the burial services contract. The same regulations apply as those for transportation for an inmate release. The Bureau of Prisons pays for transportation to the inmate’s residence of record or place of trial. Accordingly, if the deceased inmate’s record of residence is outside the United States, transportation to the residence of record is appropriate. If the family wants the body returned to a location, other than the two alternatives mentioned above, the family is responsible for pickup of the body from that point, or directly from the burial service contractor.
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PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 3
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0021 Preparation of Body:
Complete embalming services will be performed including all standard practices to conform to applicable state laws. The contractor shall restore the body to be as lifelike in as possible.
The contractor will furnish and dress the body in all appropriate clothing including cotton undershorts, undershirts, regular length socks, manufactured burial suit conservative in style and color.
Autopsied Cases:
Appropriate when partial or complete autopsy has been made to an extent which will not permit a normal arterial embalming operation.
The FCI may request a complete autopsy, if deemed necessary by the Warden. Sectional embalming shalI be used to thoroughly preserve the body, including organs, and the inside of the body cavity shall be treated with a hardening compound. The crania cavity shall be filled with plaster or other suitable material and the calvarium securely replaced. All incisions shall be tightly sutured and treated to prevent leakage.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 4
0 SV $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0022 Casket and Outside Container:
A standard size casket, manufactured in accordance with minimum industry shall be furnished. If a requirement for a sealed or oversized casket arises, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer for authorization.
a. Metal State perfections cut, 20 gauge steel shell, light copper or grey with no shading, lacquer finish, interior plain panel, ivory twill, no shirring and matching color hardware (handles) .
b. Sealed casket (alternative) metal, 20 gauge steel shell, constructed in accordance with industry standards of commercial practice so as to form a hermetic seal which will prevent leakage or escape of odors when properly closed and sealed, as in the case of death by communicable disease, to meet pertinent state or interstate regulations, or in the cases of badly decomposed or odoriferous body.
Outside Containers:
Each casket shall be furnished with one of the following types of outside containers, defending upon the type of service required.
a. In cases of shipmen by air, either a commercial air shipping bag used by Funeral Directors or an air shipment tray available for purchase and used by Funeral Directors shall be approved.
b. ln cases of shipment b rail and/or foreign shipments, the outside shipping container shall be constructed of one inch seasoned wood in accordance with the best modern practices and equipped with bolted handles complying with laws governing the same.
c. In case of local burial, rules and regulations of the cemetery in which internment is made shall govern the type of contained to be furnished. Unless otherwise specified, the outside container furnished shall be constructed of one-inch seasoned wood manufactured in accordance with the best modern practices.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 4
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0023 Transportation:
Contractor shall arrange and provide shipment of the body transportation may be provided by air, train or ground. Ground transportation shall be provided if the location is such that transportation by ambulance or hearse is beneficial to the Government, the burial contract mileage rate in the burial services contract. The same regulations apply as those for transportation for an inmate release. The Bureau of Prisons pays for transportation to the inmate’s residence of record or place of trial. Accordingly, if the deceased inmate’s record of residence is
15B30126Q00000005 Page 11 of 55 outside the United States, transportation to the residence of record is appropriate. If the family wants the body returned to a location, other than the two alternatives mentioned above, the family is responsible for pickup of the body from that point, or directly from the burial service contractor.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 4
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0024 Cremation:
Cremation may occur when the legal next of kin makes written request for such services.
a. If requested by the government, or due to extended time between death and receipt of all necessary legal documentation, normal, arterial embalming shall be performed in accordance with all standard practices, conformance with applicable state laws and as outlined in Preparation of Body above. Prior approval shall be obtained from the Government before embalming.
b. Contractor will be notified as soon as written verification has been received authorizing cremation.
c. The contractor shall provide for crematory services that conform to standard practices and all applicable state laws, and shall ensure the identity of the remains.
d. A standard container shall be provided that is sealed and capable of transportation through the US mail or other common carrier.
e. Shipment of remains to the next of kin will be made by either the contractor or the crematory, and will be sent first class, certified return receipt.
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 4
0 EA $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0025 Death Certificates:
The FCI will be provided five (6) copies of the Certified Death Certificate
PSC: G001
Unexercised Option 4
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Section 2 - Contract Clauses
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)
(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights--
(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.
(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.
(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.
(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.
(g) Invoice.
(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include--
(i) Name and address of the Contractor;
(ii) Invoice date and number;
(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;
(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;
(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;
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(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;
(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and
(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.
(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.
(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.
(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.
(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.
(i) Payment.--
(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.
(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.
(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.
(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall--
(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the--
(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;
(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and
(D) Contractor point of contact.
(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.
(6) Interest.
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(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109 , which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if--
(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or
(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).
(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.
(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on--
(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or
(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.
(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:
(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or
(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b.
destination.
(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction
15B30126Q00000005 Page 15 of 55 of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.
(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.
(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.
(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C.
40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.
(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(1) The schedule of supplies/services.
(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;
(3) The clause at 52.212-5.
(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.
(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.
(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.
(7) The Standard Form 1449.
(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.
(9) The specification.
(t) [Reserved]
(u) Unauthorized Obligations
(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, 15B30126Q00000005 Page 16 of 55 fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:
(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.
(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.
(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.
(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.
(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.
(End of clause)
A.1 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)
The terms and conditions for the following clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4.
Clauses By Full Text
52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)
(a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.900 through 3.905.
(b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712, as described in FAR 3.900 through 3.905.
(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts.
(End of clause)
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--
"Internal confidentiality agreement or statement" means a confidentiality agreement or any other written statement that the contractor requires any of its employees or subcontractors to sign regarding nondisclosure of contractor information, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency.
"Subcontract" means any contract as defined in subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.
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"Subcontractor" means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (including a consultant) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.
(b) The Contractor shall not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General).
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