Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for 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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND (Department of the Army, Department of Defense) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Combat Medical Systems. This action is for Perfused Cadaver Lab training, encompassing Perfusion Services of Human Cadavers and Reanimated Tissue Training, to be conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The anticipated award date is on or about March 11, 2026. This notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals.
Purpose & Justification
This sole-source procurement aims to provide military medical and non-medical personnel from the 1st Medical Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas, with essential training to enhance their skills in a live field setting. The justification for a sole-source award to Combat Medical Systems is based on market research, which indicated that they are the only capable vendor for this specialized training. The contract will be awarded 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.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Perfused Cadaver Lab training.
- Perfusion Services of Human Cadavers.
- Reanimated Tissue Training.
- Procurement of two (2) cadavers.
- Provision of all necessary supplies by the contractor for the cadaver perfusion.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Cost: $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).
- Place of Performance: Fort McCoy, Wisconsin 54656.
- Contracting Office: Fort Hood Medical Readiness Contracting Office–West (MRCO-West).
Response Information
This is NOT a request for competitive quotes or proposals. No requests for capability briefings will be honored, and no telephonic inquiries will be accepted. Any information provided in response to this notice will not be used for any subsequent solicitation. The government's determination not to compete this contract is at its sole discretion.