Notice of Intent to Award Sole-Source - Whole Fresh Cadavers for Fort Cavazos Joint Emergency Medical Training Exercise - (JEMX)
ID: 25-MRCO-WEST-138Type: Special Notice
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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/71e616c03ff84b5f94fe0d6cf0dbdef9/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West at Fort Cavazos, intends to award a sole-source contract to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for the procurement of twenty whole fresh cadavers. This contract is essential for the Joint Emergency Medical Training Exercise (JEMX) scheduled for June 2025, supporting realistic training for over 2,000 military personnel across various medical specialties, which is critical for effective combat casualty care training. The estimated contract value is $88,030, and the urgency of the requirement, along with the specialized nature of the supplies, has led to the determination that only one source is capable of fulfilling the needs in compliance with Texas Funeral Commission standards. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Perry J. Cannon at perry.j.cannon.civ@health.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Perry J. Cannon
    perry.j.cannon.civ@health.mil
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    JA - 25-MRCO-WEST-138 - Redacted.pdf
    The Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West (MRCO-W) at Fort Cavazos is initiating a sole-source procurement of twenty whole fresh cadavers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for the Joint Emergency Medical Training Exercise (JEMX) scheduled for June 2025. This urgent requirement supports realistic training for over 2,000 military personnel from various medical specialties and is essential for effective combat casualty care training. The contract, estimated at $88,030, is critical as previous contracts did not address the current fiscal year's need. Market research confirmed that the University is the only vendor meeting the Texas Funeral Commission standards for timely delivery of cadavers. Consequently, a sole-source justification has been prepared in alignment with FAR guidelines due to the specialized nature and urgency of the requirement. The procurement will be executed under simplified acquisition procedures, emphasizing the necessity for these supplies to fulfill training objectives effectively. Documentation of the decision process will be publicly posted as required. Overall, this memorandum underscores the importance of timely and adequate preparation for military medical training through specialized supplies.
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