Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma Cadaver Specimens
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Science Care for Fresh or Fresh Frozen Cadaver Specimens. These specimens are required for Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma training for Military Physicians and Surgeons participating in the Emergency War Surgery Course (EWSC) at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Responses demonstrating competitive capability are due by June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for fresh whole-body cadavers suitable for advanced trauma and surgical skills training. Services include serology testing (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C), refrigerated transportation, on-site refrigerated storage, donor authorization documentation, delivery, pickup, and disposal. Cadavers must be delivered ready for use, in optimal condition, and maintained at 19 degrees Celsius (+/- 10 degrees). Preferred specimens are full body, without implanted joint hardware, with intact female reproductive organs, and weighing between 130-230 lbs. Serology reports and authorization records must be provided five days prior to shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Authority: FAR Part 6, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i)(A) (Only one responsible source)
- NAICS Code: 621991 (Size Standard: $35M)
- PSC Code: 6515 (Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: September 18, 2026 – September 17, 2027
- Place of Performance: Andersen Simulation Center, 9925B E. Hayes Street, Tacoma, WA 98431
- Response Due: June 24, 2026
- Published: June 9, 2026
Submission Instructions
This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Science Care. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond within 15 calendar days of the notice's publication. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government retains discretion regarding competition. No reimbursement will be provided for capability information. Do not submit solicitation or marketing materials.
Contact Information
- LaGrace B. Roberts-Harvey: lagrace.b.roberts-harvey.ctr@health.mil
- Linda M. Walker: linda.m.walker38.civ@health.mil
Please reference Notice of Intent number PANDHA-26-P-0000 040366 in all correspondence.