Human Tissue And Cadavers

PSC Category 6555 encompasses human tissue and cadavers, focusing on biological materials used for medical research, surgical training, and scientific study. These materials include whole human cadavers, tissue samples, and specialized biological specimens such as rat cerebrum and histology slides. The category supports critical medical education, research, and training programs across federal healthcare and research institutions.

Federal Contract Awards in this category reflect a diverse range of tissue and cadaver procurement needs. Recent awards include purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) from agencies like the Defense Health Agency, Veterans Integrated Service Network, and NOAA, with contract values ranging from approximately $9,500 to $46,280. Frequent awardees include specialized providers such as Science Care Inc., Histology Consultation Services, and FD Neurotechnologies Consulting & Services. Most contracts are firm-fixed-price purchase orders with completion dates between 2024 and 2027. While some awards are set aside for small businesses, many are open market procurements without specific set-aside designations.

Recent federal contract opportunities involve sole-source procurement of cadaver materials for surgical training and medical research. The Defense Health Agency has published notices seeking cadaver materials for Naval Medical Centers in Portsmouth and San Diego, with specific requirements including temperature-controlled transportation, weight limitations, and proximity-based delivery. These opportunities emphasize the need for locally sourced, high-quality human tissue and cadavers to support medical training programs. The procurement notices indicate a desire for vendors who can provide specialized biological materials quickly and efficiently, with periods of performance typically spanning one to five years and estimated values around $195,000.