NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
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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
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Quick Summary
The Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West (MRCO-W), Fort Hood Health Contracting Branch, Fort Hood, Texas, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price sole source purchase order to the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. This award is for cadaver-based medical proficiency training, including cadavers and lab space, for the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, Texas. Capability statements from interested sources are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive cadaver-based medical proficiency training, which includes the provision of necessary cadavers and dedicated laboratory space. This training is crucial for the medical personnel at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas, to maintain and enhance their medical readiness and skills.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 7000 Fannin St. Fl 9, Houston, Texas 77030-3870
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a) for acquisitions at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, citing reasons such as only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 621991 (Size Standard: $24.0M)
- Product Service Code: 6555 (Human Tissue And Cadavers)
- Place of Performance: Fort Hood, TX 76544
- Capability Statement Due: April 30, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- Intended Award Date: On or about May 1, 2026
- Published: April 15, 2026
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement for agency consideration before the intended award date. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract, based on responses to this notice, is solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested sources are responsible for appropriately marking proprietary information. The Government will not reimburse for any information provided. No requests for capability briefings will be honored, and any information submitted will not be used as part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.