Labor and Staffing Services for Mortuary Operations

The contract pertains to the provision of qualified personnel including morticians, embalmers, and administrative staff to support mortuary operations under the Service Contract Act and Wage Determination WD-2015-5231 Rev 31. All personnel must be compensated in compliance with the specified wage rates and benefits outlined in the wage determination, ensuring adherence to federal labor standards for service contract employees. The work is to be performed at a designated location in Fort Worth, Texas, with a zip code of 76119, and the contract is structured as a subcontract under a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The NAICS code 561320 identifies the contract within the category of Employment Placement Agencies, reflecting the staffing nature of the services required. The contract was posted on May 11, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Justice under the FAO designation. The obligation to comply with the Service Contract Act mandates that all workers receive prevailing wages and fringe benefits as determined by the Department of Labor, and the contractor must maintain proper records and payrolls to demonstrate compliance. The set-aside status ensures that small businesses have exclusive opportunity to bid, promoting equitable access for qualified small business owners in the provision of specialized mortuary support services. Personnel must be appropriately licensed and experienced to meet the technical and ethical demands of mortuary operations, and administrative staff must support scheduling, documentation, and reporting functions in alignment with federal protocols.