Mortuary Services For The Nih Clinical Center (Cc)

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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 shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov Attachments Attachment A Statement of Work Attachment B FAR 52.212-5 Attachment C NIH Invoicing Instructions Attachment D Bidding Sheet

United States of America (USA)

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Government, Commercial, Residential