G001--Mortuary Services for VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Sources Sought Announcement: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY , it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources-sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the Unique Entity ID number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of business, e.g. small or other, as appropriate and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below in italics. The VHA Long Beach Healthcare System located at 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90822, is seeking a qualified contractor who can fulfill a requirement to provide Mortuary Services. Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, materials, equipment, and supervision required to perform this service. Contractor shall provide funeral preparation and transportation services for unclaimed Veteran remains for burial at the VA s National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. Services shall include the pick-up of Veteran remains at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS), transportation to the Contractor s funeral home for preparation for burial and transportation to the Riverside National Cemetery. The Contractor shall secure and complete all necessary permits and documentation required for burial. The Contractor is not responsible for burial of the body. The burial services may include the following: Preparation of the body, to include embalming, Clothing, Securing all necessary permits, and Ensuring that a U.S. flag accompanies the casket to the place of burial. The Contractor shall provide the required services in accordance with professional standards of mortuary services. Services will include: Handling/Preparing the Remains include; Providing an appropriate casket, Provide for and clothe decedent, Ensure that VA issued (provided by VALHCS via transportation service) flag accompanies decedent/casket to burial site. Professional Services include: Finalize the death certificate, File all state required documents and permits, Schedule and coordinate burial arrangements at the nearest VA National Cemetery (currently: Riverside, CA) in conjunction with local Veteran Service Organization who performs weekly indigent services on site. Important Information: The Government is not obligated to - nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources-sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 812210 ($11.0 Million). Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at VetBiz Portal . All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: contact@example.gov. All information submissions to be marked Attn: Mirna Gastelum Romero Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 15:00 pm MST on the due date found on page 1 of this sources sought notice.