SOURCES SOUGHT: Mortuary Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (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 673d Contracting Squadron (673 CONS) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for comprehensive Mortuary Services under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This is for market research purposes only; no solicitation is available, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government requires professional mortuary services within the JBER, Alaska area of responsibility, potentially extending to northern Canada. Services include:
- Recovery, transportation, and preparation of remains.
- Providing authorized caskets, urns, and required permits.
- Embalming, restorative art, disinfection, and preservation of remains to Armed Services specifications.
- Dressing, wrapping, and casketing remains, including use of government-furnished clothing.
- Cremation services, including appropriate caskets and urns.
- Implementing strict hygienic practices and documentation (DD Form 2063).
Services must meet the highest professional standards, be available 24/7, and comply with all federal, state, and local health laws. Contractors must possess and maintain required facilities, vehicles, equipment, and licensed personnel, including at least one licensed embalmer on call 24/7.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research for a BPA
- NAICS Code: 812210 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services) with a $16.5M size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine appropriate set-aside).
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM AKDT.
- Published: April 28, 2026.
Required Information
Interested parties capable of meeting this requirement must provide:
- Company Name and Address
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code
- Company business size by NAICS code
- Small Business Type(s), if applicable
- Point of Contact (Name, Telephone, Email)
- A brief capabilities statement demonstrating ability to perform services described in the PWS.
Additional Notes
This notice is pursuant to FAR Part 10 for market research to determine competitiveness and potential set-asides. It is not a Request for Proposal, and no funds are available for information solicited. A pre-award survey may be required to assess contractor capabilities.