What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Indian Health Service White River Service Unit seeks information from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises capable of providing transportation services for human remains. The selected contractor must pick up remains within five hours of dispatch notification, deliver them directly to a designated medical examiner's office for autopsy, perform post-autopsy repair work as needed, and deliver the remains to the family's chosen funeral home or mortuary within 24 hours of autopsy completion. Eligible drivers must hold valid Arizona driver's licenses and work for entities authorized to transport human remains in Arizona, with licensed certified morticians preferred. Interested vendors must submit an IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form alongside a capability statement detailing contact details, SAM.gov and Unique Entity ID status, ISBEE self-identification, relevant past experience, and applicable licenses.
Scope of work
- Accept dispatch notification from White River Service Unit House Supervisors or Social Services workers
- Pick up human remains within 5 hours of notification of services needed
- Transport human remains for autopsy as ordered by physician from place of death directly to medical examiner office
- Transport human remains after autopsy back to funeral home or mortuary of deceased family choice within 24 hours
- Perform repair work after autopsy as needed
Minimum qualifications
- Must be legally licensed to drive in the State of Arizona
- Drivers must be legally employed by entity that has legal authority to transport human remains within the State of Arizona
- Licensed Certified Mortician (preferred)
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Health and Human Services, NAICS 812210, performed in AZ
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| SILVER CREEK MORTUARY75H71222P00051 · TRANSPORTATION OF HUMAN REMAINS | $119.4K | Mar 8, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Health and Human Services, NAICS 812210, since Oct 1, 2024
12 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. DIRECT CREMATION SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC$83,752
- 2. SILVER CREEK MORTUARY$36,200
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.