IBex CENTCOM Mortuary Affairs Market Research Report

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a market research report for the Industrial Base Extension (IBex) Program focusing on mortuary affairs capabilities in Iraq, Kuwait, and UAE. The solicitation (SP4701-25-Q-0044) requires a comprehensive analysis of mortuary facilities, including detailed information about funeral homes, hospitals, and related infrastructure in these countries. Key research objectives include documenting facility locations, assessing willingness to work with the U.S. government, evaluating international wire transfer capabilities, and identifying remains storage capacities. Evaluation criteria will encompass acceptance of contract terms, research methodology, regional capabilities, and contractor past performance. The original response deadline was February 12, 2025, but has been amended to March 13, 2025, with responses due by 12:00 PM EST.

The contract is an unrestricted solicitation classified under NAICS code 541614 for Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, with a $20 million size standard. The place of performance is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19111). Contractors must complete the market research report within 90 days of contract award, with flexibility to deliver country-specific reports in staggered 45/30/30 day intervals. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price, supporting the Department of Defense's strategic objective of gaining industrial base awareness and commercial capability insights for potential contingency or national emergency operations. This research will specifically help DLA enhance its ability to rapidly respond to shifting worldwide events by understanding mortuary affairs infrastructure in strategically important Middle Eastern regions.