NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Notice Reference Number: PS-CD-26-0013

1. Synopsis:
This synopsis is in accordance with FAR Part 5, Notice of Intent to award a sole source requirement. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available, and email requests will not be honored. Only one (1) responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

2. Background;
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to the Contractor, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) to provide Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course materials, instructor support, logistics, and certification for DHA personnel as prescribed by the NAEMT.

The PHTLS, developed by NAEMT in partnership with the American College of Surgeons Committee (ACS), prepares prehospital providers to manage trauma using current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines. This training ensures trauma management capabilities for military first responders and combat medics. The Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI) coordinates PHTLS to ensure prehospital readiness.

3. Description:
This Contractor shall provide first responders and combat medics with access to PHTLS courses as prescribed by the NAEMT. The Contractor will provide certified instructors, NAEMT-approved materials, and logistical support to conduct PHTLS training for DHA personnel.

4. NAICS Code:
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 611699 with the size standard of $16.5M. The Federal Supply Code (FSC)/Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is U099.

5. Submission Instructions:
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 15 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: David Niazi at David.niazi.ctr@health.mil or Linda M. Walker at Linda.m.walker38.civ@health.mil.
Please reference this Notice of Intent number, PS-CD-26-0013 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.
Note: No Solicitation or Marketing Materials shall be submitted. Any response submitted for this synopsis constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by military personnel, Government civilians, and associated support contractors who are regulated. No information will be disclosed outside DHA. DHA will not provide feedback to any information submitted.

Submissions to this Synopsis is deemed to be DHA property which shall not be returned to
sender. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or
evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.