Combined Specimen
ID: PANHCA25P0000010148Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRC0 WESTJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

NAICS

Blood and Organ Banks (621991)

PSC

6555

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8a047d58bb47467aaefe59c7dd2a69e8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West of the Army, is seeking sources to provide cadavers and related specimens for training purposes at Joint Base San Antonio – Brooke Army Medical Center. The procurement aims to fulfill specific requirements for various medical training disciplines, including fresh head specimens, temporal bones, whole bodies, and assorted body parts necessary for Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Dental Health activities. This initiative is crucial for meeting accreditation needs and enhancing specialized medical training capabilities. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement by the designated deadline, and inquiries can be directed to Colleen Rye at colleen.m.rye.civ@health.mil or Rashonda Jones at rashonda.n.jones.civ@health.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Colleen Rye
    colleen.m.rye.civ@health.mil
    Rashonda Jones
    rashonda.n.jones.civ@health.mil
    Files
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    PWS.pdf
    Sources Sought-combined specimen.pdf
    The Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West of Brooke Army Medical Center is seeking market research to identify potential sources for supplying cadavers and related specimens for training in Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Dental Health activities. This notice aims to explore available industry technologies and contributions towards accreditation needs for specialized medical training at Joint Base San Antonio – Brooke Army Medical Center. The government may reserve the requirement for small businesses or pursue full competition based on responses received. It specifies required capabilities, including fresh head specimens, temporal bones, whole bodies, and various body parts for disciplines such as ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and general surgery. Interested organizations are requested to submit a capabilities statement by the designated deadline, emphasizing their ability to fulfill the outlined requirements. The project is strictly informational and does not entail an obligation on the government to establish a contract, nor are funds available for the preparation of responses.
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