Contaminated Human Remains System
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- A01
- Short name
- CHRS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT III
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 6
- Contract obligations
- $13,402,132 Since fiscal year 2023
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,558,395 |
| FY2025 | $3,685,459 |
| FY2024 | $2,537,137 |
| FY2023 | $4,621,141 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palomar Products, Inc. | $13,390,342 | |
| 2 | Tecolote Research, Inc. | $11,790 |
Contract awards
About this program
The Contaminated Human Remains System (CHRS) is a Category III Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) program within the Department of Defense. Operating under Acquisition Plan (AP) designation, this program represents a specialized initiative within the defense acquisition framework, though specific operational details about the system's purpose and capabilities are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation.
The program's recent contract activity centers on the Palomar Secure Communications Systems (SCS) 3.0 sustainment effort, executed through delivery orders under a $44.5 million single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract. The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command's Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex serves as the primary contracting authority, with Palomar Products, Inc. operating as the prime contractor. Two significant delivery orders have been issued: one for $4.6 million awarded in March 2023, and another for $2.5 million scheduled for June 2024. Both orders feature firm-fixed pricing and extend through June 16, 2028. The contracts focus on electronic components and sustainment services for military communications systems, with no small business set-aside designations applied to these awards.
Quick answers
What is CHRS?
Contaminated Human Remains System (CHRS) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Department of the Army. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT III. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has CHRS obligated on contracts?
6 contract awards are coded to CHRS, and their actions have obligated $13,402,132 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on CHRS?
The contractors obligated the most on CHRS contracts are Palomar Products, Inc. ($13,390,342) and Tecolote Research, Inc. ($11,790).
How much did CHRS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to CHRS obligated $3,685,459 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for CHRS?
The latest contract award coded to CHRS is FA850926FB022, awarded to Palomar Products, Inc. on June 18, 2026.
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