Notice of Award Cadavers and Perfusion
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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 Department of the Army, specifically the Medical Readiness Contracting Office–West (MRCO-West), has issued a Notice of Award for Perfused Cadaver Lab training to Combat Medical Systems. This sole-source award facilitates specialized training for military medical and non-medical personnel at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The estimated value for this firm fixed-price contract is $43,000.00.
Scope of Work
This contract provides for Perfused Cadaver Lab training, which includes Perfusion Services of Human Cadavers and Reanimated Tissue Training. The training involves the procurement of two (2) cadavers and all necessary supplies for their perfusion, supporting a military exercise designed to enhance skills in a live field setting. The training is intended for the 1st Medical Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas, and will be conducted at the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $43,000.00
- Period of Performance: March 11, 2026, to March 12, 2026 (one-time training)
- NAICS Code: 621991 "Blood and Organ Banks"
- Small Business Size Standard: $40.0 Million
- Contracting Office: Fort Hood Medical Readiness Contracting Office–West (MRCO-West)
- Contractor: Combat Medical Systems, 13359 Reese BLVD E, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
Justification for Sole Source
This procurement was justified as a sole-source action under the statutory authority of 41 United States Code 1901, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1)(ii), for sole source awards under simplified procedures for certain commercial items. Market research indicated that Combat Medical Systems was the only capable vendor for this specialized training, with no reasonable indication of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small businesses. The government's determination not to compete this contract was at its sole discretion.
Important Notes
This notice serves as an award notification following a prior Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source. It was not a request for competitive quotes or proposals, and no requests for capability briefings or telephonic inquiries were honored during the intent phase.