65 -- Hospital Supply Division
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has issued a Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) for the acquisition of Animatronic Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) manikins. This acquisition supports the United States Navy (USN) in Coronado, California, providing essential equipment for high-quality advanced medical training. The justification cites FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), indicating that only one source, TACMED SOLUTIONS, is currently capable of providing the required unique and highly specialized supplies.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific TACMED SOLUTIONS patient simulators and accessories, including:
- TACMED SOLUTIONS: PATIENT SIMULATOR - CLINICAL RESPONSE UPPER RESUSCITATE (CRU-R) (8 Each)
- TACMED SOLUTIONS: PATIENT SIMULATOR - HEMO - LOWER BODY (8 Each)
- TACMED SOLUTIONS: Accessories
These manikins must meet extensive technical and functional requirements, such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life/Basic Life Support Simulation, Airway Management, Cricothyroidotomy, Chest Tube Training, Needle Decompression, Intraosseous Access, Penetrating Chest Wound, Inguinal Wound, Intubation with Error Detection, Gunshot Wound with Bleeding Control, Amputation with Tourniquet Feedback, Leg Splinting and Immobilization, Animatronic Patient Movement, and specific environmental/durability standards (water-resistant outer body, conformal coated internal electronics).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification (Limited-Sources)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Limited Source Justification)
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
The justification is based on the determination that only TACMED SOLUTIONS can provide the unique and highly specialized manikins required for TCCC training. The TACMED SOLUTIONS: PATIENT SIMULATOR is available on ECAT via SPE2DH-24-D-0007.
Additional Notes
DLA Troop Support will continue to conduct market research to identify other potential sources for future acquisitions and encourages new vendors to participate in the ECAT Program.