FMC Fort Worth-Mortuary Services Amendment 0001
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Field Acquisition Office (FAO), is soliciting quotes for Mortuary Services at FMC Fort Worth, TX. This is an amendment to the original solicitation, requiring all previously submitted quotes to be disregarded and new quotes to be resubmitted. The contract will be an indefinite delivery/requirements type with firm-fixed unit pricing. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive mortuary services, including but not limited to: picking up deceased individuals from the institution or local hospitals within two hours of notification; performing arterial embalming if an autopsy is required; arranging and conducting local burials within a 30-mile radius of the FMC; and arranging and managing the shipment of remains, including coordination with receiving funeral homes and necessary documentation. Services also encompass standard burial, cremation, and special services like sealed caskets and refrigeration, all while complying with state and interstate shipment laws, quality standards, and industry best practices.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite delivery/requirements, firm-fixed unit pricing.
- Duration: A base year with four (4) 12-month option years, at the Government's unilateral discretion.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 812210, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on Price and Past Performance.
- Incumbent: REDMON AND HOLLAWAY FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC. dba MANSFIELD FUNERAL HOME, whose contract expired March 31, 2025.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be completed using the attached Standard Form 1449 and any additional required forms, following the updated quote submission instructions. All previously received quotes will be disregarded; quoters must resubmit a new quote to be considered. Submissions are due via email to Michael Blaisdell (mblaisdell@bop.gov) by April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC (11:00 AM Central Time). Detailed instructions, evaluation methodology, and documentation requirements are provided in Section L of the solicitation document.
Important Notes
This amendment (0001) updates the Statement of Work, adds an updated Wage Determination (2015-5231, Revision 31, dated 12/02/2025), includes an attached Schedule of Items, and revises quote submission instructions. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number and comply with FAR 52.222-54, E-Verify Requirements. Funds are not presently available for this solicitation.