AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE MOULAGE KITS

Amendment 01:

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Barksdale AFB, LA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Chinook Medical Gear, Inc/Altitude Technologies (CAGE Code: 04JV2), 12505 E 55th St Unit B Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146-6209, United States.

AFGSC requires Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) moulage kits that can provide a realistic training environment to which a medic would encounter in a wartime setting such as gunshots, burns, evisceration, blast injuries, fractures, etc. Also required from these kits are the need to provide surgical airway intervention and bleeding capabilities without the cost or use of high-fidelity manikins. Also sought is an instructor training program on the proper use, maintenance, and repair of moulage kits as well as the proper documentation for all components.

The Government intends to award this requirement as a sole source award under the authority of Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (FAR 19.8). Chinook Medical Gear/Altitude Technologies (CMG) is a certified 8(a) business uniquely qualified to satisfy this requirement without unacceptable risk to the Government. CMG delivered moulage kits to AFGSC requirement during FY25 that met the requirements necessary for the training environment. CMG also provided the instructor program and documentation required for last year’s requirement. During FY25, AFGSC conducted multiple AF Tier 3/4 courses at Travis AFB, witnessing utilization of multiple manikins and moulage kits from different vendors. CMG was able to create and build the very specific salient characteristics that are needed to create the most realistic training environment for this course as proven. Given this history and the mandatory requirements of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Policy and Guidance, CMG possesses the unique direct experience providing moulage kits and the proper training/documentation. Accordingly, CMG is uniquely qualified to fulfill this requirement as an 8(a) source.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5, Authorized or Required by Statute. This acquisition is being offered to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the 8(a) Business Development Program. Companies who believe they can provide this service must indicate their interest in writing within 7 days of this notification and include a detailed capability statement. Because this is an 8(a) directed sole source action, responses from large business concerns will not be considered. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the determination to issue a sole-source contract. Quotations received in response to this notice cannot be accepted since this synopsis cannot be considered a request for quote or a request for proposal. A solicitation will NOT be posted to SAM.gov due to the sole source nature of the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Vendors may send written correspondence to the following address: zachary.grosshaeuser@us.af.mil. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 will be used for determining company size status