Mortuary & Burial Servives - FMC Carswell

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make an award to a responsible offeror for the provision of Burial and Mortuary Services at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Carswell, located in Fort Worth, Texas. The contract type is an indefinite delivery/requirements contract with firm fixed unit prices. The contract period shall consist of a base period from the date of award through 12 months, and four one-year option periods for renewal at the discretion of the government. The estimated quantities are approximately 10 burials per year for a base year and four option years.

Services will be performed for individuals who are in the custody and care of the Federal Bureau of Prisons within a secure correctional environment. The solicitation will be made available on or about July 22, 2017, and will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. All future information concerning this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through this website.

Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 812210, with a small business size standard of $7.5 million. All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. The date for receipt for quotations is on or before August 8, 2017. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations can submit quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses. All responsible businesses are encouraged to submit a quote which may be considered.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - Solicitations are not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Bureau of Prisons has a future requirement for the provision of Burial and Mortuary Services at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Carswell, TX located at Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, Texas. All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the industry and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations. The Government contemplates awarding of an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contracts with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from the future solicitation. The contract period shall consist of a 12 month base period with four 12 month option periods for renewal. The estimated quantities are approximate figures defined in the Schedule of Items on the Statement of Work. A Government solicitation document to provide these services is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. All future information about this acquisition, including the solicitation and/or amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. All responses to the Market Survey Questionnaire may be submitted via email to csolis@bop.gov. Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 812210 (Size Standard: $7,500,000).

1. Can your firm provide the services in compliance with the requirements listed in the draft Statement of Work?

2. Do you have any issues/questions/concerns with the draft Statement of Work?

3. Is your firm accredited by a recognized accrediting agency? If so, please provide the accrediting agency's name.

4. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices (i.e., per session pricing) for future contract periods (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equating a total of five years)?

5. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from this solicitation?

6. Is your company registered, and active, in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov)?

7. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Company Name:
DUNS number:
Address:
Point of Contact:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your response to csolis@bop.gov.