G001--Cremation services for unclaimed remains for Portland VAMC Base plus 4 OYs

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, through its Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, Washington, seeks quotes for cremation services for unclaimed remains at Portland VA Medical Center, with a base period and four one-year options, due November 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM Pacific. No set-aside is used, and the acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. This is a commercial services combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12, and RFQ 36C26027Q0098 is the only solicitation document.

Place of performance is Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, Oregon 97239. The base period runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with four one-year options through December 31, 2031. The attachment summary describes a single firm fixed-price contract for an estimated 10 cremations per year at an estimated total of $12.5 million. Per that summary, the contractor must remove and transport remains, provide refrigerated storage and sealed, labeled urns, and deliver remains to Willamette National Cemetery or other VA National Cemeteries. Pickup is required within 2 business days, or within 4 hours where climate-controlled facilities are unavailable, with full processing within 14 calendar days of notification and 24/7 death-notification availability. The contractor must hold licenses as an approved funeral services provider from the Oregon and Washington Departments of Health Services, along with current transit and cremation permits.

Award goes to the responsible offeror with the lowest price and satisfactory past performance. Submissions include a completed SF 1449, firm fixed-unit pricing, a capability statement with proof of required licenses, and SAM registration information. NAICS 812210 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services) and PSC G001 apply. Contracting Officer Peter Park (Peter.Park2@va.gov) is the point of contact.