Mortuary Services for the NIH Clinical Center (CC)
Subject: Mortuary Services for the NIH Clinical Center (CC)Solicitation Number: 26-003783aNotice Type: SOLICITNAICS: 812210Notice Published: 03-27-26Response Due: 03-30-26Agency: Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHContact: Shasheshe Goolsby This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ph: (301) 827-4879Office Address: BETHESDA, MD 20892Place of Performance: MD 20892Related Notices:
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and applicable FAR Parts 13/15. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Description / Requirement The NIH Clinical Center requires a contractor to provide comprehensive mortuary services for both indigent and non-indigent research participants. Services include removal, preparation, funeral services, cremation, burial, and domestic/international shipment of remains. Services must accommodate diverse religious and cultural practices. Estimated Volume (Not Guaranteed) - Approximately 35+ cases annually - Approximately 30+ out-of-state/international cases annually - Approximately 10+ cremation cases annually **See attached statement of work for additional details** Place of Performance National Institutes of Health Clinical Center 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 **Contractor facility must be within a 25-mile radius.** Anticipated Period of Performance April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027 Base Contract Year Period April 1, 2027-March 31, 2028 Option Year One Period April 1, 2028-March 31, 2029 Option Year Two Period April 1, 2029-March 31, 2030 Option Year Three Period CONTRACT CLAUSES The following FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination 52.247-63 Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification 52.224-2 Privacy Act 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract Key Performance Requirements - 24/7/365 availability - Pickup within 8 hours of notification - Preparation within 2 calendar days - Shipment within 3 business days - Compliance with TSA, USPS, and Privacy Act requirements - Cultural and religious accommodation capability Contract Type Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Evaluation Factors 1. Technical Capability 2. Past Performance 3. Price Submission Requirements Technical Proposal, Past Performance, and Price Proposal required. Point of Contact Shasheshe Goolsby This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Attachments Attachment A Statement of Work Attachment B FAR 52.212-5 Attachment C NIH Invoicing Instructions Attachment D Bidding Sheet