Academic Modernization Program Team

The Academic Modernization Program Team at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) leads strategic procurement initiatives to modernize military medical education and clinical training systems. As the primary contracting point for academic technology modernization, they oversee the acquisition of advanced software platforms, simulation systems, and data-driven learning environments that enhance warfighter readiness. Their work directly supports USUHS’s mission to integrate cutting-edge health sciences innovation into military medical curricula, ensuring that future military clinicians are trained on state-of-the-art, interoperable systems. They manage full lifecycle procurements—from market research and requirements definition to contract award and performance monitoring—focusing on high-complexity, mission-critical software solutions. The team maintains consistent partnerships with key vendors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Elekta Inc., and the Inter Agency Institute, all of which provide specialized software, medical simulation tools, and integrated learning management systems. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracting models that emphasize system interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, and continuous technical support. The team prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade software development and clinical training platforms, fostering collaborative engagements that align with DoD acquisition standards. The team does not utilize any socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that acquisitions are awarded based on the highest technical merit and operational readiness. Their procurement activity is exclusively concentrated in NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a deep specialization in custom and commercial off-the-shelf software for medical education, virtual reality simulations, electronic curriculum management, and health informatics systems. They procure secure, scalable software solutions that support adaptive learning, competency tracking, and real-time clinical decision support—core components of modern military medical training infrastructure.