Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source - Anatomical Services
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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 Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Anatomical Services, University of California San Diego. This contract is for the provision of Fresh or Fresh Frozen Cadavers to the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, supporting Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma training for military physicians and surgeons. Interested parties must respond by March 5, 2026, demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of cadaver specimens to facilitate the Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma training, part of the Emergency War Surgery Course hosted by the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute. These specimens are crucial for hands-on training for military physicians and surgeons.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Intended Awardee: Anatomical Services, University of California San Diego
- Justification: Market research determined Anatomical Services, UCSD as the only responsible source due to geographic proximity to Naval Medical Center San Diego and ability to ensure timely, coordinated deliveries for scheduled training dates.
- NAICS Code: 621991 (Size Standard: $35M)
- PSC Code: 6515 (Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(A) - Only one responsible source.
Response Information
- Response Due: March 5, 2026 (15 calendar days from publication on February 18, 2026)
- Submission: Interested parties must identify their interest and capability to respond. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Contact: LaGrace B. Roberts-Harvey (lagrace.b.roberts-harvey.ctr@health.mil) or Linda M. Walker (linda.m.walker38.civ@health.mil). Reference Notice PANDHA-26-P-0000 032772.
- Important Note: This is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. No solicitation package is available. Submissions are for market research purposes only; no feedback or reimbursement will be provided.