FMC Fort Worth-Mortuary Services
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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), under the Department of Justice, is soliciting quotes for Mortuary Services for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Fort Worth, TX. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for an Indefinite Delivery/Requirements (ID/R) contract with firm-fixed unit pricing. Quotes are due by April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive mortuary services, including:
- 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, including securing permits and scheduling.
- Arranging and managing the shipment of remains, coordinating with receiving funeral homes and providing necessary documentation.
- Providing standard burial services, cremation services, and special services such as sealed caskets and refrigeration.
- Ensuring compliance with all state and interstate shipment laws, quality standards, and industry best practices.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Delivery/Requirements (ID/R) contract, firm-fixed unit pricing.
- Period of Performance: A base year with four (4) 12-month option years, exercisable at the Government's unilateral discretion.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 812210, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million.
- Incumbent: REDMON AND HOLLAWAY FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC. dba MANSFIELD FUNERAL HOME (contract 15B50919D00000033, expired March 31, 2025).
- Place of Performance: Fort Worth, TX.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 13, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Michael Blaisdell at mblaisdell@bop.gov. Quotes must be completed using Standard Form 1449 and any additional required forms, submitted in PDF format.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Price and Past Performance.
- Eligibility: Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Compliance with FAR 52.222-54 (E-Verify Requirements) is mandatory. Contractors must also be licensed with state and regulatory agencies and provide proof of insurance.
Important Notes
Funds are not presently available for this solicitation. Contractor personnel will be subject to background investigations and drug testing. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov platform for any future amendments or changes.