Human Cadaver - Based Medical Training and Program Support Services for the 44th Medical Brigade stationed at Fort Bragg Army Base, North Carolina.

Cadaver-Based Medical Training & Program Support

The Medical Acquisition Support Office – Alpha (MASO-A) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable vendors that can deliver Human Cadaver - Based Medical Training and Program Support Services for the 44th Medical Brigade stationed at Fort Bragg Army Base, North Carolina. The scope of this upcoming procurement is requiring the contractor to provide human cadavers, medical equipment, Class VIII Supplies, training days, transportation/logistical support, Subject Matter Expert (SME) and cadaver medical training support. Additionally, the selected source will be responsible for administering cadaver medical training and program support. The contract structure is anticipated to consist of a base period of performance accompanied by four subsequent one-year option periods.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT – This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes, and it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.  This notice does not commit the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is entirely voluntary; the Government will not pay for the information requested, nor will it compensate any respondent for costs incurred in developing their response. Furthermore, not responding to this Sources Sought Notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, should one be issued. Potential offerors are solely responsible for monitoring this site for any updates or additional information pertaining to this requirement. Finally, the Government encourages and welcomes vendor questions to help us better understand industry standards and market capabilities concerning this Cadaver-Based Medical Training & Program Support Requirement.

The Government will utilize all received responses to formulate its acquisition strategy; however, if the Government does not receive sufficient information in response to this notice to verify that a potential for competition exists, a sole-source contract, supported by a Justification and Approval document, may be issued to support this requirement. Consequently, (MASO-A) is seeking the specific capability and business details outlined in the following paragraph to determine market capacity and evaluate prospective sources for this Cadaver Training Services Requirement.

• Company name, DUNS number, CAGE code, and point of contact information (including phone number and email address), and socio-economic category(ies) as related to NAICS 621991 (Blood and Organ Banks), such as 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Small, or Other-than-Small.

• Capability Statement (limited to ten pages), describing how your company meets the objectives below, providing additional proof (such as FDA approval) where appropriate:

Our customer, the 44th Medical Brigade stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, requires training and support services to include the procurement of human cadavers, medical equipment, Class VIII Supplies, training days, transportation/logistical support, Subject Matter Expert (SME) support, and cadaver medical training support necessary to execute their medical readiness mission.

Basic Requirements: The contract must include capability to provide human cadavers, medical equipment, Class VIII Supplies, training days, transportation/logistical support, Subject Matter Expert (SME) support, and cadaver medical training support.

Cadaver Specimens: The contractor must be able to provide up to 20 non-dissected perfused cadaveric specimens annually to support trauma sustained training events. The contractor shall be capable of supporting events with 2 to 6 cadavers per event. The contractor shall procure and deliver ethically sourced high-quality human cadaver specimens that meet the following criteria:

• All specimens shall be whole-body, non-prosected, fresh or preserved with a formalin-free solution, aged between 20-65 years, and weigh ≤ 250 lbs.

• All specimens must be serologically negative for HIV-1/2, Hepatitis B/C, and Syphilis. The contractor shall provide documented negative test results and full chain-of-custody documentation upon delivery.

• The vendor/supplier of the cadaveric specimens must ensure all state and U.S. territory laws and regulations applicable to the use and/or transport of cadavers are followed. The use of each specimen must be consistent with the donor’s intent, as documented on the donor authorization form. 

• The vendor/supplier of the cadaveric specimens must be certified by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), or an equivalent accrediting body.

Training Days: The contractor shall be capable of supporting training events for a minimum of two training days. The contractor shall be capable of supporting additional training days upon the government’s request. Training days will be up to eight (8) hours (9:00 am – 5:00 pm). Schedule will be dependent on training listed below.

Transportation: The contractor must be able to provide refrigerated transportation. The contractor must be able to support the primary places of performance:

• Fort Bragg, NC

• Fort Campbell, KY

• Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), GA

• Fort Polk, LA

Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas. The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors (to include SMEs defined below) used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support: The contractor shall be able to provide SME support upon request of the government for training days. The government will provide proof to the servicing contracting office showing the government is unable to secure internal medical providers prior to requesting SME support. SME must be able to support up to 10 cadaver training events per fiscal year. Each cadaver event is at minimum two-training days from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (8 hours). A two-day training event will not exceed a total of 16 hours. SMEs may be requested to travel to the following locations for cadaver exercises:

• Fort Bragg, NC

• Fort Campbell, KY/TN

• Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), GA

• Fort Polk, LA.

Note: Labor and travel costs will differ between the above locations.

SMEs may be requested to support activities mentioned in the “Cadaver Medical Training Support” section of this document. SMEs may be requested to provide Observer, Coach/Trainer (OC/T) support for exercises. Support requested may include:

• Observe & Mentor: Observe training events, provide doctrinal guidance, and mentor Soldiers and leaders.

• Conduct AARs: Deliver structured After-Action Reviews (AARs) to help units improve performance.

• Facilitate Exercises: Support cadaver exercises while serving as the Lead Medical Instructor.

SMEs must meet the minimum qualifications:

• Graduate of a US allopathic or osteopathic medical school that is accredited by Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) leading to the awarding of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited residency in General Surgery that is a minimum of five (5) years in duration/length.

• Board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

• Skills competency in the following surgical procedures at a minimum:

1. Escharotomy
2. Cricothyroidotomy
3. Chest tube placement/thoracostomy
4. Needle decompression for pneumothorax
5. Finger thoracostomy
6. Fasciotomy of the upper and lower extremity
7. Laceration repair
8. Intraosseous access placement
9. Exploratory Laparotomy
10. Lateral Canthotomy
11. Amputation
12. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta
13. Central line access
14. Junctional cutdown(s)
15. Pericardiocentesis/Thoracotomy

The preferred qualifications include the above minimum qualifications and the following qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACGME accredited fellowship in trauma/critical care surgery of 1-2 years in duration/length.

• Board certification in Surgical Critical Care by passing the certifying examination administered by the Trauma, Burns & Surgical Critical Care Board of the American Board of Surgery.

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience after graduating residency.

SMEs will be required to complete the following training requirements for military installation access:

• Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: All Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract, shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 days after employment of new personnel. Contractor personnel travelling overseas shall complete area of responsibility (AOR) specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Contractor personnel shall complete refresher training every twelve (12) months except AOR specific AT Level I training which shall be completed as required by local AT policies. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) who will contact the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training. Contractor personnel completing training in the classroom will receive a certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer.

• iWatch Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWatch program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity. This training shall be completed within 30 days after the contract is awarded and within 30 days after new employees commence contract performance. Training slides can be found on the Army OneSource we site: http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx

Cadaver Medical Training Support: The SME must be able to support cadaver medical training support upon the request of the government. The SME must be able to provide training on the following surgical procedures:

1. Escharotomy
2. Cricothyroidotomy
3. Chest tube placement/thoracostomy
4. Needle decompression for pneumothorax
5. Finger thoracostomy
6. Fasciotomy of the upper and lower extremity
7. Laceration repair
8. Intraosseous access placement
9. Exploratory Laparotomy
10. Lateral Canthotomy
11. Amputation
12. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta
13. Central line access
14. Junctional cutdown(s)
15. Pericardiocentesis/Thoracotomy

Medical Equipment/Class VIII Supplies: The contractor shall be capable of providing the following medical equipment durables for rent (or like items) and consumable Class VIII supplies (or like items) upon request of the government. Consumable Class VIII supplies will only be requested when all military mandatory supply channels are exhausted:

The response due date for this Sources Sought Notice is 04:00 PM CST, 30 October 2026. All questions and comments regarding this announcement shall be submitted via e-mail to medina.l.woodson.civ@army.mil and rashonda.n.jones.civ@army.mil.