G001--Unclaimed Remains Contract -B 4, POP 8/1/2026 - 7/31/2031
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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 the Phoenix VA Healthcare System (PVAHCS), is seeking proposals for Unclaimed Remains Services. This opportunity involves providing funeral and burial services for deceased unclaimed remains, including transportation, preparation, and disposition, ensuring dignity and compliance with VA policies. The contract is for a Firm-Fixed-Price with a base year and four option years. Offers are due by July 10, 2026, at 16:00 MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services for unclaimed remains, including:
- Pickup of deceased within 24 hours of notification (3 hours for emergent cases).
- Preparation for burial or cremation, including dressing and embalming if required.
- Provision of suitable urns or basic wooden/metal caskets.
- Transport to designated locations such as the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
- Refrigerated storage for remains.
- Maintenance of chain-of-custody documentation.
- Compliance with VA Directives and Arizona Department of Health Services regulations.
- Contractor employees must be licensed and approved members of a Funeral Services Licensing facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base Year (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (as per solicitation document)
- Offers Due: July 10, 2026, 16:00 MST
- Questions Due: July 1, 2026, 14:00 MST
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to jessica.brooks3@va.gov. Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Experience, Price, and Past Performance, with award made to the offeror representing the best value; this is not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement. Required documents include VA Form 10091, IRS Form W-9, SAM registration verification, and VAAR 852.219-75/-76 certifications if applicable. Vendorization forms must be submitted with the offer.
Place of Performance
Department of Veteran Affairs Phoenix VA Healthcare System, Phoenix, Arizona.