MEDCoE Master of Science Nutrition
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W81K0426QA019
- Agency
-
Medical Command
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Place of performance
- Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas 78234, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Medical Command is seeking to procure educational services for a Master of Science in Nutrition program through the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) Graduate School. The government intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to establish a partnership with an accredited university that will confer applicable degrees to qualified students, manage student enrollment, provide administrative support for transcript creation and storage, and certify MEDCoE Graduate School faculty as affiliated university faculty members. The selected partner must demonstrate a unique combination of accreditation and incumbent experience to fulfill the Performance Work Statement requirements. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 7, 2026, with a due date of January 7, 2028, providing a two-year window for the contracting process. The specific evaluation criteria and detailed qualifications are contained within the Performance Work Statement, which will guide the final contract award decision.
This opportunity is classified under NAICS Code 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) and PSC Code U010 (Education/Training - Certifications/Accreditations for Educational Institutions) with no set-aside designations applied. Baylor University has been identified as the sole-source contractor based on market research indicating it is the only responsible source capable of meeting the government's requirements. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges for this contract. The contract structure is designed to support the MEDCoE Graduate School's mission of educating and training the next generation of clinical and administrative healthcare professionals who will serve as clinician-scientists and leaders within the global military health system. The contracting authority is derived from 41 U.S.C. 1901(e)(2) and implemented through simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii).
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action
Action:
The Health Readiness Contracting Organization (HRCO) announces its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Baylor University.
Authority:
This action is pursued under the authority of 41 U.S.C. §1901(e)(2), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1)(ii). This authority allows for contracting using simplified procedures for certain commercial services when the services are available from only one responsible source, and no other type of service will satisfy the agency's needs.
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code:
611310 – Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools.
Description of Services
The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) Graduate School's mission is to educate and train the next generation of clinical and administrative healthcare professionals in the federal sector. These uniformed service members are prepared to serve as clinician-scientists and leaders within the global military health system, often as generalist practitioners in diverse and deployed environments.
This contract will facilitate the Master of Science in Nutrition by establishing a partnership with an accredited university. The selected partner will be responsible for:
- Conferring applicable degrees to students who meet established curricular requirements.
- Managing the enrollment of qualified students.
- Providing administrative support for the creation, storage, and provision of student transcripts.
- Certifying MEDCoE Graduate School faculty as affiliated university faculty members.
Justification for Sole-Source Award
Market research, incorporating both mandatory and non-mandatory sources, indicates that Baylor University is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the government's requirement as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This determination is based on Baylor University's unique combination of accreditation and incumbent experience, which are essential to ensure the seamless continuation and success of this highly specialized program. Customer endorsements and current market conditions further affirm that no other source can satisfy the agency's needs without a significant duplication of cost and unacceptable delays.
Public Notification and Response
This announcement constitutes the only synopsis for this requirement and is issued for notification purposes only. No known potential alternative sources are believed to exist that can satisfy the requirement.
Any interested party that believes it possesses the capability to meet the requirements described herein may identify themselves and must provide clear and convincing evidence of their ability to fulfill this requirement.
Submission Deadline:
Responses must be submitted in writing no later than 1200 CST on Friday, 09 January 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Submission Contacts:
- Contract Specialist: Linda McGhee, Linda.a.mcghee.civ@health.mil
- Contracting Officer: Arturo Castro, Arturo.castro8.civ@health.mil
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement for similar requirements in the future.
System (NAICS) code for this effort 611310 and the business size standard dollar value is $30M.
Update #1 ·
Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action
Action:
The Health Readiness Contracting Organization (HRCO) announces its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Baylor University.
Authority:
This action is pursued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3205, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1)(ii). This authority allows for contracting using simplified procedures for certain commercial services when the services are available from only one responsible source, and no other type of service will satisfy the agency's needs.
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code:
611310 – Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools.
Description of Services
The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) Graduate School's mission is to educate and train the next generation of clinical and administrative healthcare professionals in the federal sector. These uniformed service members are prepared to serve as clinician-scientists and leaders within the global military health system, often as generalist practitioners in diverse and deployed environments.
This contract will facilitate the Master of Science in Nutrition by establishing a partnership with an accredited university. The selected partner will be responsible for:
- Conferring applicable degrees to students who meet established curricular requirements.
- Managing the enrollment of qualified students.
- Providing administrative support for the creation, storage, and provision of student transcripts.
- Certifying MEDCoE Graduate School faculty as affiliated university faculty members.
Justification for Sole-Source Award
Market research, incorporating both mandatory and non-mandatory sources, indicates that Baylor University is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the government's requirement as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This determination is based on Baylor University's unique combination of accreditation and incumbent experience, which are essential to ensure the seamless continuation and success of this highly specialized program. Customer endorsements and current market conditions further affirm that no other source can satisfy the agency's needs without a significant duplication of cost and unacceptable delays.
Public Notification and Response
This announcement constitutes the only synopsis for this requirement and is issued for notification purposes only. No known potential alternative sources are believed to exist that can satisfy the requirement.
Any interested party that believes it possesses the capability to meet the requirements described herein may identify themselves and must provide clear and convincing evidence of their ability to fulfill this requirement.
Submission Deadline:
Responses must be submitted in writing no later than 1200 CST on Friday, 09 January 2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Submission Contacts:
- Contract Specialist: Linda McGhee, Linda.a.mcghee.civ@health.mil
- Contracting Officer: Arturo Castro, Arturo.castro8.civ@health.mil
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement for similar requirements in the future.
System (NAICS) code for this effort 611310 and the business size standard dollar value is $30M.
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