Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source DMRTI Spring Branch Facility

Notice Reference Number: PANDHA-26-P-0000 031374

       Synopsis:

This synopsis is in accordance with FAR Part 5, Notice of Intent to award a sole source requirement. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available, and email requests will not be honored. Only one (1) responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

     This requirement is for the supply and delivery of cadaver specimens to support the Emergency War Surgical Course (EWSC) at the DMRTI Spring Branch Facility, as well as the rental of the facility for the duration of the training.

The cadaver vendor will provide fresh frozen cadavers, perform required laboratory testing for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, and handle delivery, setup, and removal of cadavers following completion of training. The vendor must also provide serology and authorization documentation at least five (5) days prior to tissue arrival, including donor consent and authorization records for scientific use.

The facility rental will cover hourly use of the H.I.S. Centre, including classroom and lab access, setup, and cleanup. This allows for proper accommodation of the DMRTI course over the two-day training period.

The cadaver vendor must maintain authorization for the use of human cadavers for scientific study and comply with all applicable federal and state requirements for handling and transporting anatomical material.

1. Background:

The Emergency War Surgical Course (EWSC) is being facilitated by the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI) at the Spring Branch Facility. The course is supported by local instructors and medical professionals to provide advanced, hands-on surgical trauma training for military physicians and surgeons.

Cadavers are a consumable supply item required to support this training requirement. In addition, the course will require the rental of the Spring Branch training facility to accommodate instruction, laboratory setup, and related training activities. This procurement ensures both cadaver specimens and the necessary facility access are available for scheduled DMRTI courses.

This contract will be Firm-Fixed Price. Additionally, this contemplated contract would be awarded to (DMRTI) at the Spring Branch Facility, Bulverde TX

1. Description:

DHA seeks to award a sole source contract to the H.I.S Centre, Bulverde, TX.

to provide Cadaver Specimens for Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma Training for Military Physicians and Surgeons at JBSA Spring Branch Facility, Bulverde TX.

1. NAICS Code:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 621991 with the size standard of $35M. The Federal Supply Code (FSC)/Product Service Code (PSC) 6515, procurement is Medical & Surgical Instruments and Supplies.

This procurement will be made utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Authority 41 U.S.C. 190 - FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, in conjunction with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services procedures.

1. Submission Instructions:

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 15 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is: Evelyn L. Brew at evelyn.l.brew.civ@health.mil or Linda M. Walker at Linda.m.walker38.civ@health.mil.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, PANDHA-26-P-0000 031374 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

Note: No Solicitation or Marketing Materials shall be submitted. Any response submitted for this synopsis constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by military personnel, Government civilians, and associated support contractors who are regulated. No information will be disclosed outside DHA. DHA will not provide feedback to any information submitted.

Submissions to this Synopsis is deemed to be DHA property which shall not be returned to sender. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submis