MEDCoE Master of Science Nutrition
Overview
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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 Health Readiness Contracting Organization (HRCO), on behalf of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE), announces its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Baylor University. This contract is for a partnership to facilitate the Master of Science in Nutrition program. Interested parties believing they can meet the requirements must provide evidence by January 09, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected university partner will be responsible for:
- Conferring Master of Science in Nutrition degrees to students.
- Managing the enrollment of qualified students.
- Providing administrative support for student transcripts.
- Certifying MEDCoE Graduate School faculty as affiliated university faculty members.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. §1901(e)(2) / FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii)
- NAICS: 611310 – Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools ($30M size standard)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source)
- Response Due: January 09, 2026, 1200 CST
- Published: January 08, 2026
Justification for Sole-Source
Market research indicates Baylor University is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement due to its unique accreditation and incumbent experience. No other source can satisfy the agency's needs without significant cost duplication and unacceptable delays.
Additional Notes
This is a notification only. The government's decision not to compete this requirement based on responses is at its sole discretion. Information received will be considered for future competitive procurements. Contact: Linda McGhee (Contract Specialist) or Arturo Castro (Contracting Officer).