G001--Cremation and related services for unclaimed remains Portland VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for a firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide cremation and related services for unclaimed veteran remains at the Portland VA Medical Center. The contractor must handle pickup, refrigerated storage, transportation, cremation, provision of sealed urns, documentation, and final disposition to the Willamette National Cemetery, while maintaining all required licenses and permits, and complying with VA security and quality‑control standards. • Services include removal/transportation within Portland metro counties, refrigerated storage, cremation, urn provision, and final interment. • Must provide 24‑hour on‑call availability for emergency notifications and meet strict performance metrics (e.g., pickup within 2 business days, full process within 14 days). • Contractor must hold all relevant funeral‑service licenses in Oregon and Washington, maintain transit permits, and submit a Contractor Quality Control Program with semi‑annual reports.