Notice of Intent to Sole Source: TraumaMan

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), a defense agency, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to Simulab Corporation. The notice, posted on February 5, 2025, outlines a procurement for eight body forms and 128 chest and neck tissue sets used to simulate surgical procedures for MD student training. USU specifically requires these TraumaMan models to meet American College of Surgeons' licensing requirements for medical education. The procurement will be a firm-fixed-price contract focused on medical simulation equipment for training purposes. The opportunity is categorized under the Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing NAICS code 339113.

Contractors interested in challenging the sole-source designation may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations demonstrating that competition would be advantageous and feasible. Responses must be emailed to ashley.mcrae@usuhs.edu by 2:00 PM EST on February 20, 2025, which represents the key deadline for potential alternative vendors. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), allowing for potential competition despite the initial sole-source intent. Simulab Corporation, located in Tukwila, Washington, is the intended sole source vendor due to their unique TraumaMan models that provide bleeding tissue and realistic torso response simulations. The primary objective is to support MD student graduation requirements by providing high-fidelity surgical training equipment that meets rigorous medical education standards. Any potential contractors must be prepared to prove they can meet or exceed the specific technical and training requirements outlined in the notice.