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36C24226Q0650Federal

Submission Closed06/03/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, is seeking market information through a sources sought notice for mortuary services to support deceased unclaimed or indigent Veterans who were inpatients under VA or VA-authorized care. The agency intends to award a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and four additional ordering periods extending through June 30, 2031. The estimated annual requirement is ten burials, with services required at three locations within the NY Harbor VA Healthcare System: Brooklyn Campus, Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus, and St. Albans Community Living Center. Respondents must submit a written capabilities statement to Contract Specialist Daniel Zielinski by June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST, and this notice does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the government to award a contract. Contractors must hold a current transit permit at the time of award and are responsible for securing and paying for all necessary permits related to burial, cremation, or body removal. All funeral home establishments and directors must be licensed in accordance with the New York State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, and all employees must possess valid, current licenses prior to commencing work. Documentation of licenses and registrations must be provided upon request by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Contractors are required to maintain Workers Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance and remain current on all Federal, State, and Medicare payment obligations. The NAICS code for this requirement is 812210, and responses are sought from firms capable of performing these services under a firm-fixed price IDIQ structure. No pricing or contract value is available at this stage, as this is a market research vehicle only.

General Info

VA seeks firms for mortuary services for unclaimed Veterans at New York Harbor VA, 2026-2031.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

NAICS

812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

Place of Performance

Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus, New York, NY, 10010-5011, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

36C24226Q0650 - Sources Sought Notice for Funeral and Unclaimed Veterans Services

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PostedMay 27

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Response DeadlineJun 3

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Submission Closed

06/03/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 (36C242)

Office AddressALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Daniel ZielinskiContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 2. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request formal proposals or quotes. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation or for a set-aside will not receive a response.
Responses to this sources sought notice shall be submitted in writing including a capabilities statement to Contract Specialist Daniel Zielinski, contact@example.gov, no later than 06/03/2026 at 10:00am EST.
VA VISN2 intends to award a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) to a qualified firm who can meet the following requirement. NY Harbor VA Healthcare System, see locations below, requires mortuary services for deceased unclaimed or indigent Veterans inpatient under VA or VA Authorized care from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027, plus four ordering periods through 06/30/2031. Estimated 10 burials per year.
The Contractor shall possess the current transit permit at the time of award of Contract. Permits covering burial, cremation or removal of the body, if required, are to be secured and paid for by the Contractor.
In accordance with the New York State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, the Contractor shall provide proof of license for the establishment and funeral home director(s), prior to commencing any work under this contract.
The Contractor s employees shall have the appropriate and current license(s) prior to commencing work under this contract. Copies of registrations and licenses shall be furnished upon COR s request. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining Workers Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance, as well as remaining current on Federal, State and Medicare payments.
Locations
Brooklyn Campus, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209, +1 (555) 000-0000 Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus, 423 E 23 Street, New York, NY 10010, +1 (555) 000-0000 St. Albans Community Living Center, 179-00 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11425, +1 (555) 000-0000

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