Contract · Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Dover AFB - Mobile Embalming Unit (MEU)

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Location: Dover, DE
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 4 days (Jul 22, 2026)
Posted: Jun 22, 2026
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS code: 339113

What this contract is for

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a Mobile Embalming Unit (MEU). The primary purpose of the MEU is to deliver a fully self-contained, rapidly deployable embalming capability to support mortuary affairs operations. The MEU is a critical asset supporting the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO) global mission. It ensures the Department of War maintains the capability to provide immediate, dignified care and preparation of fallen service members in austere, forward-deployed, or geographically separated environments where permanent mortuary facilities are unavailable. Potential vendors must demonstrate the capability to manufacture, assemble, or provide a mobile unit that meets the following essential features: Unit Configuration: A 1-station, fully kitted mobile embalming workspace. Environmental Controls: HVAC and ventilation systems that are fully compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Defense (DoD) standards for mortuary environments. Operational Modes: The system must possess the ability to operate in two distinct configurations: Self-supported: Utilizing an onboard generator, fresh water tanks, and wastewater storage. Externally supported: Capable of connecting to standard municipal utilities (power, water, and sewage hook-ups). Container Specifications: Housed within a ruggedized 20-foot ISO CONEX container. Transportability: Engineered for rapid and easy transportability across air, sea, and land logistics networks. Integrated Equipment: Must include a mortuary lift equipped with an integrated scale. Interested parties that possess the capabilities to meet these requirements are requested to submit a capability package. Responses should be concise an...

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