Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center (CC) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive mortuary services for both indigent and non-indigent research participants. The services include removal, preparation, funeral services, cremation, burial, and domestic/international shipment of remains. The contractor must accommodate diverse religious and cultural practices and provide 24/7/365 availability. The contract is expected to start on April 1, 2026, and will have a base period of one year, with options to extend for up to three additional years. The contractor will be required to provide a range of services, including preparation of the body, funeral home viewing services, cremation, and transportation of remains. The contractor must also comply with all applicable federal and state government regulations, including those related to infectious disease reporting and control.
Some key requirements for the contractor include:
• Pickup of the body within 8 hours of notification
• Preparation of the body within 2 calendar days
• Shipment of remains within 3 business days
• Compliance with TSA, USPS, and Privacy Act requirements
• Cultural and religious accommodation capability
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract, and the contractor will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price.