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Cremation Services & Urn Supply

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Response Deadline11/06/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 21, provides cremation services and urn supplies for prime contractors operating within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The selected provider is responsible for coordinating and executing cremation services through certified facilities and delivering remains in sealed, non-leaking durable urns constructed from materials such as plastic, metal, wood, ceramic, or stone. To ensure professional standards, the contractor must maintain crematory operator certification. The work is performed in Palo Alto, California, under NAICS code 812210. The solicitation was posted on October 30, 2026, with a response deadline of November 6, 2026.

General Info

Cremation services and urn supplies for VA Palo Alto Health Care System contractors.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

NAICS

812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

Place of Performance

Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C26126Q0775-2.

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Mortuary Services at VA Palo Alto Healthcare System

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Timeline

PostedOct 30

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Response DeadlineNov 6

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/06/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

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Performs cremation of remains and supplies durable urns for prime contractors on VA Palo Alto Health Care System projects. Coordinates and executes cremation services using certified crematorium facilities. Furnishes sealed, non-leaking urns made of plastic, metal, wood, ceramic, or stone. Requires crematory operator certification. Delivers cremated remains in a sealed, durable urn.

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