V129--removal & transport of deceased

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is soliciting quotes for removal and transport of deceased services at the Hampton VA Medical Center through RFQ 36C24625Q1080. The contractor will provide 24/7 transportation services for deceased veterans from various hospital units including ICU, CLC, SCI, 4 EAST, and Palliative Care to the Hampton Morgue building within the medical center campus. Key requirements include transferring remains within two hours of notification, maintaining discretion and dignity during transport, coordinating with Decedent Affairs staff, and holding a valid Virginia state license for transporting bodies. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest-price technically acceptable offeror, with quotes due by September 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST submitted via email to Kenneca Crump. The anticipated award date is October 1, 2025 or later.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to full and open competition. The contract structure includes a base year with four one-year option periods, with an estimated total value of approximately $19 million and an estimated volume of 3 transports per month that may increase during extreme seasonal periods. The pricing schedule consists of five line items, each priced at $50.00 per transport under NAICS code 485991 (Special Needs Transportation) and PSC code V129. All services will be performed at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hampton VA Medical Center, with delivery terms set as FOB Destination. The contract focuses exclusively on transportation within the Hampton VAMC facility rather than external transport to other locations.