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This Government Contract opportunity from Texas was posted on May 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Funeral Transportation and Removal Services

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NAICS: 488210
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DOTX2000 Locomotive RepairsThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Progress Rail, LLC for the repair and restoration of the DOTX2000 locomotive to full operational capacity. The DOTX2000, owned by FRA and operated by the Indiana Northeastern Railroad, is critical for collecting real-world data on rail safety technologies. Progress Rail, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and a Caterpillar company, holds exclusive rights to proprietary engineering drawings, technical specifications, and specialized software essential for the locomotive’s safe and compliant repair. Due to this exclusivity and the technical complexity involved, the FRA determined that only Progress Rail has the necessary certified technicians and genuine OEM components, ensuring the locomotive's original design integrity and safety standards are maintained without introducing technical risks. This contract is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole-source award to a single responsible source, and no competitive solicitation will be issued. The period of performance is twelve months from the award date, with a deadline for submitting capability statements by interested parties set at 15 calendar days following the notice posting. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, parties may demonstrate their qualifications for the work without disrupting program continuity or duplicating costs. The point of contact for this action is Akwasi Kankam, Contract Specialist at the FRA. The notice makes clear that it does not obligate the government to award a contract or pay for any information submitted in response.
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This contract involves the provision of specialized transportation services for human remains, specifically handling their movement from medical facilities, residences, or accident locations to morgues or funeral homes. It is classified under the NAICS code 488210, which pertains to support activities for transportation, emphasizing a focus on the sensitive and respectful transfer of deceased individuals. The contract is issued as a subcontract by the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, indicating its public sector affiliation and likely adherence to strict regulatory and procedural standards in handling such tasks. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 15, 2026, reflecting a relatively short response window for interested vendors or service providers. While specific details such as the place of performance, point of contact, and precise office address are not provided, the contract's nature underscores the importance of timely, dignified, and professional funeral transportation services. The contract is publicly accessible for viewing through the Texas SmartBuy procurement portal, ensuring transparency and open competition for qualified subcontractors aiming to deliver these services.

General Info

Specialized transportation of human remains to morgues or funeral homes by Texas A&M subcontract.

Agency

Texas A&M University System Health Science Center

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, US

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AgencyTexas A&M University System Health Science Center
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Texas A&M University System Health Science Center
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Transportation of human remains from medical facilities, residences, or accident sites to morgues or funeral homes.