Mortuary Service - FMC Lexington, KY

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive mortuary services for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Lexington in Kentucky. The procurement covers all aspects of mortuary care for deceased Adult in Custody (AIC) populations, including transportation, embalming, body preparation, clothing, filing of death certificates and permits, casket provision, shipping, cremation, and burial services. Contractors must be licensed to perform burial and embalming services in Kentucky, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and provide 24/7 availability to handle mortuary service requests. The government will evaluate quotes based on best value criteria, considering both price and past performance history. Quotes must be submitted electronically by August 15, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS code 812210. The solicitation requires submission of a completed pricing schedule, representations and certifications, and business management questionnaire.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The contract structure is an indefinite delivery/requirements type with firm fixed pricing, encompassing a base year and four potential 12-month option years with an anticipated effective date of October 1, 2025. The estimated maximum contract value is $12.5 million over the potential five-year performance period. Services will be performed at the Federal Medical Center Lexington, located in Lexington, Kentucky 40511. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors. The contractor will be required to respond to mortuary service requests on a 24/7 basis throughout the contract performance period.