Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source DMRTI Spring Branch Facility
Overview
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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 Department of Defense (DHA) has issued a Special Notice as a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for the supply and delivery of cadaver specimens and facility rental to support the Emergency War Surgical Course (EWSC) at the DMRTI Spring Branch Facility in Bulverde, TX. The intended awardee is the H.I.S Centre, Bulverde, TX. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit capability statements by April 24, 2026, demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers two primary components:
- Cadaver Specimens: Provision of fresh frozen cadavers, including required laboratory testing (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C), delivery, setup, and removal post-training. The vendor must also provide serology and authorization documentation (donor consent, scientific use authorization) at least five days prior to tissue arrival.
- Facility Rental: Hourly use of the H.I.S. Centre, encompassing classroom and lab access, setup, and cleanup, to accommodate the two-day DMRTI course.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source
- Authority: FAR Part 12, Authority 41 U.S.C. 190 - FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source)
- NAICS Code: 621991 (Size Standard: $35M)
- PSC: 6515 (Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, by 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
Submission Instructions
This Notice of Intent is not a solicitation. No solicitation package is available. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond within 15 calendar days of publication. Responses 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 sole discretion regarding competition. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with capability statements. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary: Linda Walker (linda.m.walker38@health.mil)
- Secondary: Evelyn Brew (evelyn.l.brew.civ@health.mil)
Reference Notice of Intent number PANDHA-26-P-0000 031374 in all correspondence.