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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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Submission Closed05/13/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This request for information (RFI) is issued by the Defense Health Agency to identify qualified sources capable of supplying human cadavers, associated logistics, and final disposition services for the Bioskills Cadaver Lab at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. The current contract expires June 30, 2026, and a new acquisition is anticipated to begin July 1, 2026, with a base performance period through September 30, 2026, and two option years extending through September 30, 2028. The requirement includes up to seven ethanol-preserved and formaldehyde-embalmed cadavers annually during the base year, increasing to 26 cadavers per year during each option year, with specific preservation standards: ethanol concentration between 15–20% for ethanol-preserved cadavers and formaldehyde concentration between 20–37% for embalmed specimens. All cadavers must be delivered unfrozen, stored at room temperature, and maintained in a state suitable for direct use in medical training, with tissue viability comparable to live tissue and capable of sustaining dissection for six months. Contractors are responsible for full logistics, including compliance with Virginia Department of Health regulations, obtaining out-of-state transit permits, and ensuring dignified handling and confidentiality of human remains. Final disposition must involve cremation and return of remains to the next of kin in accordance with legal and ethical protocols. The RFI explicitly states no solicitation exists, responses are not offers, and no binding contract will result from submissions; all expenses for responding are the sole responsibility of the responder. Submissions must include a one-page cover page with organization details, point of contact information, and CAGE code, plus a capabilities statement addressing understanding of the work, past experience, availability under existing federal contracts, and whether services are offered to the general public under similar terms. Responses are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on May 13, 2026, and must be sent via email to designated DHA points of contact in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format only. Contractor personnel must obtain DBIDS access for site entry, wear clearly identifiable badges, and avoid using retired military titles. No evaluation factors, pricing data, or formal FAR clauses are included in this pre-solicitation notice, and no phone calls or inquiries about future solicitations will be accepted.

General Info

Defense Health Agency seeks information for cadaver supply and services at Naval Medical Center.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

NAICS

621991 - Blood and Organ Banks

Place of Performance

Portsmouth, VA, 23708, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DRAFT SOW Human Cadavers and Associated Services 05May26

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DRAFT SOW Human Cadavers and Associated Services Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

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High

RFI Human Cadavers and Associated Services

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RFI Human Cadavers and Associated Services 05May26

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 28

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 5

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineMay 13

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/13/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFREDERICK, MD, 21702, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

Office AddressFREDERICK, MD, 21702, USA

Contacts

Lisa C. Wilk

Carol Uebelacker

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, contact@example.gov and Ms. Carol Uebelacker, contact@example.gov

**** RFI DRAFT SOW Updated 05May26 to add percentage concentration of Ethanol and Formaldehyde. ****