JA SAT 350K and Below Cadaver and Perfusion Redacted.pdf
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Department of the Army Medical Command
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This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a sole source justification for limiting competition on a federal contract action below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West seeks to procure two cadavers and perfusion services for a military training exercise led by 1st Medical Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas. The training will be conducted at the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) located at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, with an estimated cost of $43,000.00 and a fixed-price contract structure. The requirement is funded with FY26 Other Funds and issued under Purchase Order Number PR 0012402407. The period of performance is March 11-12, 2026, for a one-time training event. Combat Medical Systems, located at 13359 Reese Blvd. E., Huntersville, North Carolina 28078, is the proposed sole source contractor. The requirement is supply-based with a Statement of Work describing outcomes and quality standards, including the contractor's provision of all supplies necessary for cadaver perfusion.
The justification for sole sourcing is based on FAR 12.102(a), citing only one source reasonably available due to the unique and highly specialized nature of the services. Market research conducted on February 24, 2026, via GSA eLibrary, Electronic Catalogue ECAT, and internet research confirmed that Combat Medical Systems is the only vendor capable of providing both cadavers and perfusion services for Reanimated Tissue Training in a military setting. No other vendors were identified as offering this specialized training. The Contracting Officer, Joshua P. Barbero, certified that the anticipated price is fair and reasonable and that proceeding as a sole source action serves the government's best interest. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on Sam.gov following Small Business Coordination Approval.
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CUI//SP-PROCURE//FEDCON
Control No: 26-MRCO-WEST-69
Version – February 2026
CUI//PROCURE
Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition
Threshold Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) for cadaver perfusion
1. Contracting Activity: Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West
2. Description of Action:
Nature: X New Requirement
Contract Vehicle: X Purchase Order Number: PR 0012402407
Pricing/Contract Type: X Fixed Price
Funds: X Other Funds: OMA: FY: 26
Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:
Combat Medical Systems 13359 Reese Blvd. E.
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
Brand Name Buy: X No
3. Description of Services or Supplies: The FY26 requirement is to procure two (2) cadavers and perfusion services for a military exercise lead by 1st Medical Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas at the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) located at BLDG 1115 South 11th Avenue, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, 54656.
The requirement is for commercial services with an estimated cost of $43,000.00 and will be funded with currently available FY26 funds.
This is a supply-based requirement. A statement of work (SOW) was developed for this requirement and will be included in the contract award. The SOW describes the requirement outcomes and quality standards. The SOW outcomes to be satisfied include the contractor providing all supplies needed for the cadaver perfusion. The anticipated period of performance for a one-time training is 11 March 26 to 12 March 2026.
Controlled by: USAHCA Controlled by: MRCO-W CUI Category (ies): SSEL Limited Dissemination Control: FED ONLY
Control No: 26-MRCO-WEST-69
Version – February 2026
4. Authority:
FAR 12.102(a): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.
5. Reasons for Authority Cited:
Background: 1st Medical Brigade has a need for a Perfused Cadaver Lab training that employs Perfusion Services of Human Cadavers and Reanimated Tissue Training. The requirement is for a training exercise that greatly enhances the live setting for the military medical and non-medical professional Soldiers in the Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard. The perfusion of the cadavers and associated training adds a level of complexity that greatly benefits the military medical and non-medical professional in a live field setting.
Currently one source is capable of providing the services and supplies required, at the level of quality due to the services being unique and highly specialized. Previous actions were evaluated and noted in the procurement history and found that one vendor, Combat Medical Systems has proven to be the only vendor that is consistently capable of providing both the cadavers and perfusion services for Reanimated Tissue Training for a Perfused Cadaver Lab training. The Contracting Officer is therefore recommending this action to be procured as a sole source action to Combat Medical Systems.
a. Alternatives: Currently, there are no other vendors that can meet the government’s requirements
b. Impact if not approved: If this request is disapproved, the medical professional is not thoroughly and trained in order to support the warfighter in a battlefield environment.
6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 12 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.201 X apply and will be followed.
A Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted on Sam.gov directly after Small Business Coordination Approval (DD2579).
Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 12.202, or FAR 16.507-6(f) X Action NOT a brand name restriction and is under $350K, no posting required
7. Market Research: Market Research was conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to identify all qualified sources. Market research was conducted on the General Services Administration (GSA) eLibrary, Electronic Catalogue ECAT and Internet research for Perfusion & Cadaver Training. Market research was conducted by the contract specialist on 24 February 2026 and found that Combat Medical Services is the only source that
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