G001--Sources Sought Notice | Funeral/Unclaimed Veterans | 630
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VISN 2), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing Mortuary Services for Deceased Unclaimed or Indigent Veterans at the NY Harbor VA Healthcare System. This notice is for market research purposes and is not a formal solicitation. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires mortuary services for deceased unclaimed or indigent Veterans who were inpatient under VA or VA Authorized care. Services include:
- Providing transit permits for burial, cremation, or removal of the body.
- Ensuring compliance with New York State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers regulations, including proof of license for the establishment and funeral home director(s).
- Ensuring all contractor employees possess appropriate and current licenses.
- Maintaining Workers Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance.
Services will be required at the following locations:
- Brooklyn Campus, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209
- Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus, 423 E 23 Street, New York, NY 10010
- St. Albans Community Living Center, 179-00 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11425
An estimated 10 burials per year are anticipated.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (for market research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Anticipated Duration: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, plus four ordering periods through June 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Published: May 27, 2026
Submission Details
Interested firms should submit a capabilities statement in writing to Contract Specialist Daniel Zielinski at daniel.zielinski@va.gov. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes, and the Government is not obligated to award a contract.