Human Cadavers for the GME Residency Program at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Project ID: 12379233 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Defense Health Agency
Deadline	03/18/26
Posted	03/03/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	621991 - Blood and Organ Banks
PSC	6555 - Human Tissue And Cadavers
Location	Portsmouth, VA 23708 United States

Description

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Summary

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources possessing the capabilities described herein and ascertain whether the required supplies are commercial in nature. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request. All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained. NOTE: At this time no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of any potential Offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation.

RFI Title

Human Cadavers for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).

LOCATION

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Building 3, 1st Floor, Room 1.3 134B, Bioskills Cadaver Lab, Portsmouth, VA 23708.

BACKGROUND

The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) BioSkills Department has a current contract for Human Cadavers that is expiring on 30 June 2026 and requires a new contract. The human cadavers will be delivered via ground shipment to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. - DESCRIPTION: NAICS 621991 Blood and Organ Banks, PSC 6555 Human Tissue and Cadavers. See DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).

RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses to the RFI shall adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions: - All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF. - Cover Page (1 page) Title Organization Responder's technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses).

CAGE Code

3. Capabilities statement SHALL address the following: Contractor's clear understanding and ability to perform the scope of this requirement as detailed in the DRAFT SOW. Contractor's experience performing the same or similar work as detailed in the DRAFT SOW. Existing contract vehicles (e.g., GSA schedule) under which the responder currently offers these services, if any. Whether the responder provides the required services to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal Government.

RESPONSES DUE

March 18, 2026 by 5 pm EST

SUBMISSION TO

Ms. Lisa Wilk, lisa.c.wilk.civ@health.mil and Ms. Carol Uebelacker, carol.e.ubelacker.civ@health.mil

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) BioSkills Department is seeking a new contract for the delivery of Human Cadavers as their current contract expires on June 30, 2026. This requirement is critical for the Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency program, which relies on human cadavers for hands-on training necessary for graduation. The absence of this contract would jeopardize the GME program's ability to provide essential educational experiences. Work Details The contractor shall provide delivery of Human Cadavers, specifically: - 26 Human Cadavers for the Base Year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) - 26 Human Cadavers for Option Year 1 (July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028) - 26 Human Cadavers for Option Year 2 (July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029). Types of cadavers include: - (63) Soft Cure Thiel Method - (12) Flushed - (3) Embalmed. Delivery specifics include: - Delivery within two hours of leaving the vendor’s facility via refrigerated ground transportation. - Monthly deliveries of soft cure cadavers, typically two at a time. Formaldehyde cadaver deliveries occur in June/July. Flushed cadavers are delivered as needed based on training schedules. Period of Performance Base Year: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027; Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028; Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029. Place of Performance Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, located at 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Building 3, Room 1.3 134B, Bioskills Cadaver Lab, Portsmouth, VA 23708.

Contacts

Contact name	Lisa C. Wilk
Contact email	lisa.c.wilk.civ@health.mil
Contact phone	(726) 203-0110
Secondary contact name	Carol Uebelacker
Secondary contact email	carol.e.uebelacker.civ@health.mil
Secondary contact phone	(210) 952-8111