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Mortuary Services – Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman in Florida, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive mortuary and funeral services for deceased inmates. This effort is governed by FAR Part 10 and targets vendors with the capacity to respond to death notifications across multiple institutions within the complex and at local hospitals where inmates may be pronounced deceased. Vendors must be licensed Florida Funeral Directors/Embalmer holders, maintain adequate insurance, and agree to hold FCC Coleman harmless from third-party claims. They are required to provide proof of business size status and UEI number, demonstrate experience with government or institutional contracts, and show the ability to conduct postmortem examinations if required by a coroner. The core operational demand is a stringent two-hour response window for body pickup, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, necessitating a reliable fleet of closed conveyances and robust logistical planning. Services include professional embalming—arterial or sectional for autopsied cases—restorative art, dressing, and disposition via local burial within a 50-mile radius, inter-state shipment by air, rail, or ground, or cremation with ashes sent via U.S. Mail Certified. Caskets must meet exacting specifications: standard 20-gauge steel shells with specific finishes, and sealed caskets for decomposed or communicable disease cases. Shipping containers must comply with transportation mode requirements, with air shipments using approved air trays or bags and rail/foreign shipments requiring one-inch seasoned wood containers with bolted handles. All activities must adhere to Florida state law, Bureau of Prisons policies, and the Privacy Act of 1974, including secure handling of medical documentation. Vendors are asked to provide non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude pricing for services including pickup, embalming (normal and autopsied), restorative work, standard and sealed caskets, local versus long-distance transportation, and cremation with urn and certified mailing. Additionally, the government seeks industry feedback on the feasibility of the two-hour response requirement, typical turnaround times for death certificates and transport permits in Florida, and current cost drivers for air freight of remains. Response submissions are limited to five to ten pages and must be emailed to designated points of contact by June 5, 2026, with strict formatting and subject line requirements. Payment, when applicable, will follow FAR 52.212-4(g), with settlement due on the

General Info

BOP seeks qualified vendors for rapid inmate mortuary, embalming, transport, cremation, and burial services.

Agency

Department Of Justice → FCC Coleman

NAICS

812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

Place of Performance

Coleman, FL, 33521, USA

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Sources Sought Notice for Mortuary Services at FCC Coleman

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PostedMay 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 5

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Submission Closed

06/05/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Justice → FCC Coleman

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCOLEMAN, FL, 33521, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Justice → FCC Coleman

Office AddressCOLEMAN, FL, 33521, USA

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Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) .

Mortuary Services – Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman Notice Type: Sources Sought / Market Research NAICS Code: 812210 – Funeral Homes and Funeral Services PSC Code: G001 – Social-Care of the Dead/Funeral

1). Description: This Sources Sought Notice / RFI is issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive mortuary and funeral services for deceased inmates at FCC Coleman, Florida.
FCC Coleman consists of multiple correctional institutions. Vendors must be capable of responding to death notifications at any of these institutions or at local community hospitals where an inmate may be pronounced deceased.

2. Scope of Services (Draft – For Information Purposes)The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional care, preparation, and disposition of remains in accordance with Florida State Law and Bureau of Prisons policies. Core Requirements: Response Time: Pick up remains within two (2) hours of notification from the Correctional Services Supervisor.

Preparation & Embalming: Perform arterial or sectional embalming (for autopsied cases), restorative work (derma-surgery, cosmetics), and dressing to ensure a lifelike appearance. Disposition Options: Local Burial: Coordination with FCC Coleman Supervisory Chaplain for ceremonies atcemeteries within a 50-mile radius. Shipment of Remains: Coordination of air, rail, or ground transport to the inmate’s place of conviction or legal residence within the US/Territories.

Cremation: Execution of cremation services upon written authorization and shipment of ashes via U.S. Mail (Certified). Caskets & Containers: Furnishing standard 20-gauge steel caskets, sealed caskets (for communicable diseases), and necessary outside shipping containers (air trays/wood boxes).

Documentation: Completion of death certificates, permits, and detailed shipping arrangements (flight numbers, airway bills, etc.).

3. Purpose: Identify vendors with the facility capacity to perform postmortem examinations and body preparation. Assess industry capability to meet the strict 2-hour response window. Obtain Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for specific service line items (Embalming, Caskets, Mileage, etc.). Evaluate vendor proximity to FCC Coleman to ensure logistical feasibility for local burials.

4. Requested Information Company Information: Legal name, UEI number, and business size status. Proof of valid Florida Funeral Director/Embalmer licensing. Relevant Experience Demonstrate experience with government or institutional contracts. Describe your facility’s capability to host postmortem examinations if requested by the coroner. Operational Approach Describe your fleet capability for transport (suitable closed conveyances). Confirm your ability to meet the 2-hour pickup requirement 24/7.Describe your process for coordinating with receiving funeral homes and government CORs.

5. Cost Estimate Information (ROM) : Vendors are encouraged to provide non-binding, high-level pricing for the following: Professional Services: Pickup, embalming (Normal vs. Autopsied), and restorative art. Caskets: Standard 20-gauge steel and Sealed/Specialty caskets. Transportation: Flat rate for local burial vs. mileage rate for long-distance ground transport. Cremation: All-inclusive rate including the urn/container and certified shipping.

6. Industry Feedback the Government welcomes feedback regarding:The feasibility of the 2-hour response requirement. Standard industry lead times for obtaining death certificates and transport permits in Florida. Common cost drivers for shipping remains via air freight in the current market.