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Cremation Services

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Submission Closed08/21/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 812210

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Solicitation # 2026-009

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Solicitation # HHS0017352v3

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Solicitation # BCCS27RFP724D

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Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

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This subcontract opportunity, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contract Office 19, seeks a provider to perform cremation services for indigent or unclaimed Veterans. The scope of work includes the cremation process, the necessary documentation, and the return of ashes to facilitate final interment. The project falls under NAICS code 812210. Interested parties must note the tight response window, with the solicitation posted on August 18, 2026, and the response deadline set for August 21, 2026.

General Info

VA seeks cremation services for indigent or unclaimed Veterans by August 21, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

NAICS

812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

Place of Performance

UT, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C25926Q0772.

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G001--Cremation and Burial Services for Unclaimed/ Indigent Veterans in Utah

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PostedAug 18

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Response DeadlineAug 21

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08/21/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

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Cremation of unclaimed or indigent Veterans, including documentation and return of ashes for interment.

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NAICS: 484220

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