Notice of Intent to Sole Source - FY26 Mortuary Services BPA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 628th Contracting Squadron (628 CONS) at Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS), SC, intends to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Mortuary Services to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Inc. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a request for competitive quotes. However, responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive mortuary services, including:
- Facilities, equipment, and licensed personnel.
- Motor vehicles and professional services.
- Supplies, death certificates, caskets, urns, and outer shipping containers.
- Transportation and hygienic practices.
Services are required from June 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031. The contractor must comply with the highest industry standards and relevant Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and instructions (DoDI 1300.29, DoD Directive 1300.22, AFI 34-501 & DAFI 34-160), as well as DFARS clauses unique to mortuary services (252.237-7000 through 252.237-7011).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) - Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Charleston, SC
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: May 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
Action Items
This notice is for informational purposes only. While not a request for competitive quotes, responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement. The Government will consider these statements solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete remains at the Government's discretion.
Contact Information
Address responses and questions to Nicole Alvarez, Contract Specialist, at nicole.alvarez.1@us.af.mil.