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Human Cadavers, associated logistics and final disposition of cadavers for the GME Residency Program at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
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The Defense Health Agency is seeking information from potential sources regarding their capabilities to supply human cadavers and provide related logistics and final disposition services for the Graduate Medical Education Residency Program at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for planning purposes and does not represent a solicitation or a binding contract. The current contract for these services, which includes whole-body ethanol-preserved and formaldehyde-embalmed cadavers, is set to expire on June 30, 2026, prompting the need for a new arrangement beginning after that date. Responders should demonstrate their understanding of the scope outlined in the draft Statement of Work, detail relevant experience, disclose any existing contract vehicles under which these services are offered, and clarify if similar services are available to the general public. Submissions must be made electronically by May 13, 2026, following specific formatting requirements, including a one-page cover page with responder contact details and a capabilities statement addressing the outlined criteria. It is emphasized that unsolicited proposals or requests for solicitation documents will not be accepted, and questions regarding future solicitations will not be entertained at this stage. The place of performance is at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia, and all communications should be directed to the designated points of contact via email. The purpose of this RFI is to assist the Government in gathering market intelligence and preparing for a forthcoming solicitation under NAICS code 621991 and Product Service Code 6555 related to human tissue and cadaver services.
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NAICS
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Portsmouth, VA, 23708, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources possessing the capabilities described herein and ascertain whether the required supplies are commercial in nature. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request. All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained.
NOTE: At this time no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of any potential Offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation.
- RFI Title: Human Cadavers, associated logistics and final disposition of cadavers for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
- LOCATION: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Building 3, 1st Floor, Room 1.3 134B, Bioskills Cadaver Lab, Portsmouth, VA 23708.
- BACKGROUND: The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) BioSkills Department has a current contract for Human Cadavers that is expiring on 30 June 2026 and requires a new contract. This new contract is for Human Cadavers and associated support services including: Whole Body Ethanol-Preserved Human Cadavers, Whole Body Formaldehyde-Embalmed Human Cadavers, replacement, all associated logistics and final disposition of all cadavers.
- DESCRIPTION: NAICS 621991 Blood and Organ Banks, PSC 6555 Human Tissue and Cadavers. See DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).
RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Responses to the RFI shall adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:
- All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.
- Cover Page (1 page)
- Title
- Organization
- Responder’s technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses).
- CAGE Code
3. Capabilities statement SHALL address the following:
- Contractor’s clear understanding and ability to perform the scope of this requirement as detailed in the DRAFT SOW.
- Contractor’s experience performing the same or similar work as detailed in the DRAFT SOW.
- Existing contract vehicles (e.g., GSA schedule) under which the responder currently offers these services, if any.
- Whether the responder provides the required services to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal Government.
RESPONSES DUE: May 13, 2026 by 5 pm EST
SUBMISSION TO: Ms. Lisa Wilk, lisa.c.wilk.civ@health.mil and Ms. Carol Uebelacker, carol.e.ubelacker.civ@health.mil
**** RFI DRAFT SOW Updated 05May26 to add percentage concentration of Ethanol and Formaldehyde. ****