# Sources Sought Notice | Funeral/Unclaimed Veterans | 630

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24226q0650

- Solicitation number: 36C24226Q0650
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 242-Network Contract Office 02 (36C242)
- NAICS: 812210 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
- Product or service code: G001 Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services
- Place of performance: New York, New York
- County: New York County (FIPS 36061). https://abierto.us/counties/new-york-county-ny-36061
- City: New York. https://abierto.us/cities/new-york-ny-3651000
- First posted: May 27, 2026
- Last posted: May 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b2799b75f74c419fa209cba818ca076b/view

## Description

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 2. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request formal proposals or quotes. It is neither a solicitation nor a request for quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation or for a set-aside will not receive a response.

Responses to this sources sought notice shall be submitted in writing including a capabilities statement to Contract Specialist Daniel Zielinski, daniel.zielinski@va.gov, no later than 06/03/2026 at 10:00am EST. VA VISN2 intends to award a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) to a qualified firm who can meet the following requirement.

NY Harbor VA Healthcare System, see locations below, requires mortuary services for deceased unclaimed or indigent Veterans inpatient under VA or VA Authorized care from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027, plus four ordering periods through 06/30/2031. Estimated 10 burials per year. The Contractor shall possess the current transit permit at the time of award of Contract. Permits covering burial, cremation or removal of the body, if required, are to be secured and paid for by the Contractor.

In accordance with the New York State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, the Contractor shall provide proof of license for the establishment and funeral home director(s), prior to commencing any work under this contract. The Contractor s employees shall have the appropriate and current license(s) prior to commencing work under this contract. Copies of registrations and licenses shall be furnished upon COR s request.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining Workers Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance, as well as remaining current on Federal, State and Medicare payments. Locations Brooklyn Campus, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209, 718-836-6600 Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus, 423 E 23 Street, New York, NY 10010, 212-686-7500 St. Albans Community Living Center, 179-00 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11425, 718-526-1000

## Publications

- May 27, 2026: Sources sought, due June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice b2799b75f74c419fa209cba818ca076b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b2799b75f74c419fa209cba818ca076b/view

## Points of contact

- Daniel Zielinski, Contracting Officer, daniel.zielinski@va.gov, 716-862-7461 x22380

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