Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for Cadavers and Perfusion

The Department of the Army Medical Command, through its Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-West) located at Fort Hood, Texas, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract for cadavers and perfusion services. The contract will be awarded to Combat Medical Systems, located in Huntersville, North Carolina, on a Firm Fixed-Price basis with an anticipated award date of March 11, 2026. This special notice represents the government's determination that only one source is reasonably available to provide the required services, thereby eliminating the need for competitive bidding. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks) and PSC code 6555 (Human Tissue and Cadavers). The statutory authority for this sole source award derives from 41 United States Code 1901, implemented under FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) for simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

The primary objective of this procurement is to provide Perfused Cadaver Lab training services employing perfusion and reanimated tissue training for the 1st Medical Brigade at the Medical Simulation Training Center located at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The estimated contract value is $43,000.00, with a performance period of March 11-12, 2026, supporting a one-time military training event. This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals or capability briefings; rather, it serves as formal notification of the government's intent to award without competition. Market research conducted on February 24, 2026, 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. The contracting officer has certified that the anticipated price is fair and reasonable and that the sole source approach serves the government's best interest, with the government retaining sole discretion regarding the final award decision.