Mortuary Services for the NIH Clinical Center ( CC )

2026-11-03

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 / RequirementThe 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 PerformanceNational Institutes of HealthClinical Center10 Center DriveBethesda , MD 20892 ** Contractor facility must be within a 25 - mile radius .** Anticipated Period of PerformanceApril 1 , 2026 - March 31 , 2027Base Contract Year PeriodApril 1 , 2027 - March 31 , 2028Option Year One PeriodApril 1 , 2028 - March 31 , 2029Option Year Two PeriodApril 1 , 2029 - March 31 , 2030Option Year Three PeriodCONTRACT CLAUSESThe following FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference : 52 . 212 - 1 Instructions to Offerors — Commercial Products and Commercial Services52 . 212 - 2 Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Services52 . 212 - 3 Offeror Representations and Certifications — Commercial Products and Commercial Services52 . 212 - 4 Contract Terms and Conditions — Commercial Products and Commercial Services52 . 212 - 5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders52 . 246 - 4 Inspection of Services — Fixed - Price52 . 242 - 15 Stop - Work Order52 . 247 - 34 F . O . B . Destination52 . 247 - 63 Preference for U . S .- Flag Air Carriers52 . 224 - 1 Privacy Act Notification52 . 224 - 2 Privacy Act52 . 222 - 41 Service Contract Labor Standards52 . 222 - 42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires52 . 222 - 50 Combating Trafficking in Persons52 . 232 - 33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer — System for Award Management52 . 232 - 40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors52 . 204 - 13 System for Award Management Maintenance52 . 204 - 18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance52 . 217 - 9 Option to Extend the Term of the ContractKey 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 capabilityContract TypeFirm - Fixed - Price ( FFP ) Evaluation Factors1 . Technical Capability2 . Past Performance3 . PriceSubmission RequirementsTechnical Proposal , Past Performance , and Price Proposal required . Point of ContactShasheshe Goolsbyshasheshe . goolsby @ nih . govAttachmentsAttachment A Statement of WorkAttachment B FAR 52 . 212 - 5Attachment C NIH Invoicing InstructionsAttachment D Bidding Sheet

Maryland

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