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Mobile Embalming Unit

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jun 22, 2026 · 19:59 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture a mobile embalming unit for mortuary affairs operations.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a mobile embalming unit that is a 1-station, fully kitted mobile embalming workspace with environmental controls, operational modes, container specifications, and transportability.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
  • How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
  • When and how do you bid? The notice doesn't say.

The notice only includes a title and high-level metadata — no scope document, drawings, or specifications are published yet. Watch SAM.gov for the full solicitation to drop.

Next Steps:

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience in delivering deployable, containerized medical or mortuary facilities
  • Possesses the capability to manufacture, assemble, or provide a mobile unit that meets the essential features outlined in the notice

Heads up — easy to miss

  • There's a mandatory site visit on an unspecified date — if you miss it, you can't bid.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience

Primary point of contact

Name
2Lt Jonathan Goodwin
Email
jonathan.goodwin@us.af.mil
Phone
(312) 677-5033

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