Mortuary Services - FMC Carswell

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is seeking a small business contractor to provide comprehensive mortuary services for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Carswell located in Fort Worth, Texas. The solicitation requires a contractor capable of handling end-to-end funeral services for male inmates who die during incarceration, including transportation, embalming, body preparation, clothing procurement, certificate and permit filing, casket selection, shipping, cremation, and burial services. Contractors must demonstrate 24/7 availability, possess appropriate state and federal licensing, and comply with all relevant regulations. The solicitation requires electronic quote submission in PDF format to sburke@bop.gov by January 15, 2025, at 10:00 CT, with the anticipated contract award date in January 2025 and an effective start date of March 1, 2025. Evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet technical requirements, licensing credentials, service availability, and competitive pricing across multiple service line items.

This solicitation is specifically set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 812210 for Funeral Homes and Funeral Services. The contract structure includes a base year with four 12-month option years, providing potential long-term engagement for the selected vendor. The government estimates requirements including 20 death certificates, 10 body preparations, 10 sets of clothing, and various transportation and shipping services. Contractors must be prepared to provide diverse casket options including wood, metal, hermetic sealed, and oversized configurations, as well as shipping containers for domestic and international transport. The place of performance is Fort Worth, TX 76114, with services to be rendered at the FMC Carswell facility. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services and multi-year contract structure suggests a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified small business funeral service providers.