Exhumation and Excavator Services for US Embassy Manila
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19GE5026D0070
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19GE5026D0070 Federal IDV award
- Awardee
- Pelayo & Company
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Manila Manila Philippines
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management has awarded contract 19GE5026D0070 to an undisclosed vendor on a sole-source basis for exhumation and excavator services supporting Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency operations at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, with an award date of August 24, 2026.
The justification cites 41 U.S. Code 1901 as implemented by FAR 12.000 and FAR 12.102(b). The contractor possesses unique qualifications unavailable elsewhere, including purpose-built custom equipment (A-frames for lifting caskets exceeding 1,000 pounds, specialized wheeled trays, and portable custom tracks), extensive excavation experience with graves at the Manila cemetery, and established trusted-agent status with the American Battle Monuments Commission. Market research identified no alternative sources with the required combination of specialized equipment, cemetery familiarity, and demonstrated capability to safely support disinterment operations. The contractor has provided exhumation support services since 2016; the Contracting Officer determined anticipated pricing is fair and reasonable based on historical cost data, with only minor increases below cost-of-living adjustments. No public notice was issued under FAR 5.101(b)(1)(ii) citing the sensitive nature of the procurement. The contract is an indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery arrangement on a firm fixed-price basis. Place of performance is Manila, Philippines. The justification was signed and approved on July 1, 2026.
Notice text
Exhumation and Excavator Services for US Embassy Manila on behalf od DPAA.
Awarded contract 19GE5026D0070 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-24.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Signed JOFOC_DPAA Disinterment Ops_Manila Cemetery_Redacted.pdf |
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