Combined synopsis and solicitation, service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside
DAFB - Supply - Mobile Embalming Unit (MEU)
FA449726Q0053
Department of the Air Force, FA4497 436 Cons LGC. All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing.
Response deadline
September 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT
Closed 8 days ago. Posted September 2, 2026, first published August 25, 2026. Scheduled to archive September 23, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The 436th Contracting Squadron (436 CONS), Dover AFB, DE, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the manufacture, delivery, and on-site training of one (1) self-contained, deployable 20-foot ISO-compliant Mobile Embalming Unit (MEU) in support of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO) global mass casualty mission. The MEU is a modified commercial, non-developmental item that must utilize a new, certified 20-foot High-Cube ISO shipping container as its structural shell.
The fully integrated container and its onboard systems must be engineered for transportability via C-17, C-5, and standard flatbeds, and must operate continuously in extreme environmental conditions ranging from 0°F to 120°F.
Critical Technical Specifications Include:
Power & Backup: An integrated tri-fuel generator (Propane, Gasoline, Natural Gas) with an automatic electrical transfer switch compatible with 50-amp shore power (accepting both 120/240V 60Hz CONUS and 220V 50Hz OCONUS municipal power).
HVAC & Bio-Containment: A specialized, high-performance single-pass HVAC system providing a continuous exchange rate of at least 15 air changes per hour (ACH) and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) to maintain formaldehyde concentrations strictly below OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limit.
Plumbing & Fluids Capacity: Integrated corrosion-resistant water tank storage with a combined capacity of at least 880 gallons (configured as 275 gallons fresh, 275 gallons wastewater, and 330 gallons emergency reserve).
Equipment Integration: Mounting and utility connection interfaces compatible with Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) commercial embalming machines (e.g., Portiboy, Dodge APC, Frigid, or Duotronic).
Delivery & Training: FOB Destination shipping to Dover AFB, DE, with a required delivery schedule of 120 days after receipt of order (ARO). The contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) full day (8 hours) of on-site setup, leveling, utility connection, and operational training for up to six (6) personnel upon delivery.
Basis for Award: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose technically acceptable quote represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Evaluation factors will be:
Price: Evaluated for reasonableness.
Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis across five (5) subfactors: Technical Approach, Designs & Specifications, Bill of Materials, Training Plan, and Quality Control/Warranty (as detailed in the attachments).
Submission Instructions: All provisions, clauses, and full proposal submission instructions are contained within the attached solicitation document (Attachment 3 - Provisions and Clauses and Attachment 4 - Instructions to Offerors). Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Primary and Alternate Points of Contact listed below.
Questions Due Date: 31 August 2026, at 12:30 PM EDT.
Response Date/Closing Time: 4 September 2026, at 12:30 PM EDT.
Primary Point of Contact: 2Lt Jonathan Goodwin Contract Manager, 436 CONS/PKB jonathan.goodwin@us.af.mil Phone: (302)
677-5033 Alternate Point of Contact: 2d Lt Travis Ambrose Contracting Officer, 436 CONS/PKB travis.ambrose.1@us.af.mil Phone: (302) 677-5033
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
August 25, 2026
Combined synopsis and solicitation
Due September 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 8415df78514e49798f430bf6a7d291ff
August 26, 2026
Combined synopsis and solicitation
Due September 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice ec65df6e66744a088d3f7a842235feb8
September 1, 2026
Combined synopsis and solicitation
Due September 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice b526bc9ea3ea4b2cad32d72425f94aab
September 2, 2026
Combined synopsis and solicitation
Due September 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice d6403b686cb245819a950e14c281c090
September 2, 2026
Combined synopsis and solicitation
Due September 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice f45c747ffd224914929e76ce8484b94c
Points of contact
- 2Lt Jonathan Goodwinjonathan.goodwin@us.af.mil3126775033
- 2d Lt Travis Ambrosetravis.ambrose.1@us.af.mil3026775033
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