SOUCES SOUGHT Notice.docx

SOUCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, service disabled veteran owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 812210, small business size standard is $12.5M.

Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on FBO. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affair, Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking sources for a potential contract to provide professional mortuary services for deceased, unclaimed, or indigent inpatient Veterans in the state of Utah. The mortuary services will include removal, preparation, storage, cremation, embalming, casketing, transportation, and confirmation of interment for deceased unclaimed or indigent Veterans under VA or VA-authorized care. Services must support delivery of deceased Veterans from the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center or any VA-authorized care facility/location in the State of Utah (including contract nursing homes, State Veterans Nursing Homes, and other VA-authorized care locations) to the Utah Veteran Cemetery & Memorial Park at Camp Williams (17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah), the Southern Utah National Cemetery (2181 West 1600 South, Cedar City, Utah 84720), or other open state, federal, territory, or tribal Veterans cemeteries in Utah.

The VA anticipates approximately 15–20 unclaimed or indigent Veteran cases annually under this contract, though actual volume may vary. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with federal, state, local laws and VA policies, including VHA Directive 1601B.04 and applicable funeral service regulations.

The Contractor, and any subcontractor performing work under this contract, shall be located within the State of Utah. Any change in the Contractor's location during the contract term shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may subcontract portions of the work to licensed Utah funeral establishments as needed to provide timely service in counties or locations not served by the Contractor's primary facility. Given the presence of State Veterans Nursing Homes in Washington County and Weber County, the Contractor is encouraged to establish standing subcontractor relationships with licensed Utah funeral establishments located in or near those counties prior to the need arising.

The intended contract period will be for a base year beginning September 2026 and three (3) one-year option periods. The services will be performed for:

Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001

This is a request to find definite sources who can fulfill the full requirements. In response to this announcement, please provide the information below:

Company Name:

UEI:

Address:

Contact Name:

Phone No:

Email:

Do you intend to partner with a subcontractor: Yes ☐ No ☐

Business size information

Select all that applies:

Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business

FSS/ GSA Contract Number

Effective Date / Expiration Date

This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries and responses will only be accepted in writing via email to jacqueline.obryan@va.gov on or before August 21, 2026, by 5:00 pm MST.