G001--Unclaimed Veteran Remains - Altoona VA Medical Center
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C24423Q0869
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812210 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania requires a contractor to provide mortuary services for deceased Veterans, specifically handling the cremation and inurnment of unclaimed remains. The contractor will be responsible for providing the facilities, cremation services, resources, and transportation necessary for this task, and must comply with all relevant Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, federal, state, and local health laws, and industry standards. The contract is a five-year firm-fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement, with an anticipated period of performance from 07/27/2023 to 07/26/2028.
Services and products to be provided by the contractor:
- Cremation and inurnment services for unclaimed remains of deceased Veterans.
- Necessary facilities, resources, and transportation for handling and transporting the remains.
- Compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Coordination with the National Cemetery and the Program Point of Contact for proper and timely burial.
- Maintenance of all necessary permits and licenses to operate, and provision of proof of these to the VA.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation to Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST.
Please submit all quote packages to cynthia.laemmerhirt@va.gov.
Ensure to carefully read and follow all instructions in the solicitation as well as submit responses to the Technical Capability section on page 40 of the Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to post questions and answers 1 and 2.
Q1. CLIN 0002: Is the COMBO Urn/Vault required?
A1. If PA national cemeteries do not require a vault for the urn, then no, combo is not required.
Q2. CLIN 0003: Is shipping (i.e., USPS) of the remains allowed to the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery?
A2. Shipping of remains is not allowed.
Vendors must have a current registration in SAM prior to award.
Quotes are due on or before 9:00 AM EST, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Emailed to: arlene.albrite@va.gov.
Update #1 ·
Solicitation Number / RFQ 36C24423Q0869
Cremation/Inurnment Services
James E. Van Zandt Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
The combined synopsis solicitation number is 36C24423Q0869. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The government anticipates awarding one five-year firm-fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 (eff. 06/02/2023) and can be found at Home | Acquisition.GOV.
This solicitation is being solicited as open market, Small Business Set-Aside.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812210, Funeral Homes and Funeral Services, with a small business size standard of $12.5 Million.
The FSC/PSC is G001.
The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Altoona, Pennsylvania requires mortuary services for deceased Veterans. The Statement of Work and requirements are posted as an attached document. (Attachment A)
The Contractor shall provide the facilities, cremation services, resources, and transportation necessary to support the handling of unclaimed remains of deceased Veterans from the Altoona VAMC. The offeror shall comply with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements and specifications and federal, state, and local health laws, statutes, and regulations in the performance of the following tasks as identified in this Statement of Work (SOW). The Altoona VAMC is located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24423Q0869_4.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24423Q0869_3.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment C - Buisiness Associate Agreement_BAA.doc | DOC document | |
| COMBO - 36C24423Q0869 Cremation-Inurnment Services _Altoona VAMC_v02.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24423Q0869_2.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment D -Wage Determination 2015-4221 Rev 25_ 06-30-2023.pdf | ||
| Attachment B -PRICE SCHEDULE.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment A - Statement of Work (SOW).docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment E Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| G001--Unclaimed Veteran Remains - Altoona VA Medical Center | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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