4th Medical Bn Cadaver Training

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5635, Revision No. 29) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the area of California County of San Diego. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed under federal service contracts.

• Wage Rates: The document lists hundreds of occupational codes and titles with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. These rates are essential for contractors to accurately price labor costs in their proposals.
• Fringe Benefits: Specific fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listings. The document details Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and mentions Executive Order (EO) 13706 for paid sick leave ($5.09 per hour or $203.60 per week).
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 establishes paid sick leave for federal contractors, requiring 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
  • EO 13658 applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (or renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), mandating a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate, if higher) for 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Vacation and Holidays:
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are specified.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials are noted for positions involving high hazard (8%) or low hazard (4%) with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost and maintenance ($3.35 per week, unless "wash and wear" materials are used).
• Conformance Process: Procedures are outlined for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder on a federal service contract in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts labor cost calculations, proposal pricing, and compliance requirements. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "PRDS - H&S CADAVER REQUEST" (Product Service Code: Q999). The government is procuring training staff and materials to support the 4th Medical Battalion in Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. This support is for Battalion Field Exercise-26, to be held at MCAS Miramar East (Bivouac sites 1 and 2), San Diego, California.

• Provide human cadavers for training.

• Transport human cadavers to training sites.

• Provide means to support scenario-based injuries.

• Dispose of all bio-hazard materials, including cadavers, during and post training events.

• Provide expertise in understanding cadavers and familiarizing personnel with their orientation.

• Provide personal experiences and training support for DoD operations and scenario planning.

• Provide guidance on safety and limitations for cadaver use during training scenarios.

• Ensure required equipment and personal protective applications are used when handling cadavers.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Four (4) day base period from March 3, 2026, to March 6, 2026.

• Estimated Value: USD 40,000,000.00 (This is likely a ceiling or estimated value, not a guaranteed award amount).

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: February 18, 2026, at 08:00 AM.

• Solicitation Number: M6786126Q0014.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages, but standard FAR clauses apply.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 621991.

• Size Standard: $40,000,000.00.

• Contractors are responsible for their own billeting, food, and beverages.

• The training will take place at MSTC (Medical Simulation Training Center) aboard MCAS Miramar East.

• Key Personnel: A minimum of 3 Cadaver Handlers are required, with at least 1-year of prior experience in military, EMT, paramedic, or mortuary affairs, and compliance with the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (2006).

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).