Live Tissue Training

Marine Corps Installation East - Regional Contracting Office awarded a limited source contract to Templar Medical LLC on July 31, 2026, for a total value of $63,000. The contract, conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR 5.301(a), provides non-personal services for Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) for Combat Lifesavers (CLS) featuring Live Tissue Training (LTT). This mission-critical training is designed to prepare U.S. Marines for managing traumatic injuries in austere combat environments and must adhere to the Tactical Combat Casualty Care with Live Tissue Training Policy Guidance dated January 17, 2020, and FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mandates. The contractor will deliver specialized training for up to 20 students at a facility located within 60 miles of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Key performance requirements include maintaining a strict student-to-instructor ratio of no more than 4:1 and a total prohibition on the use of live-fire, explosives, or munitions to simulate trauma. Due to operational security concerns and the requirement for TECOM-approved contractors, this was a non-competitive award justified as having only one responsible source. Public disclosure of the solicitation was restricted under FAR 5.101(b)(1)(ii) to protect sensitive military operations.