38 RQS Full Mission Profile Training
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals for Full Mission Profile (FMP) Training for the 38th Rescue Squadron. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) to procure pre-deployment training for two teams in March 2026. Proposals are due February 18, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Purpose: Provide comprehensive pre-deployment FMP training for the 38th RQS, covering a wide range of combat, medical, and rescue skills.
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- NAICS: 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), Size Standard: $16.5 million.
- Period of Performance: Silver Team: March 9-13, 2026; Blue Team: March 23-27, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Within the continental United States, preferably within 9 driving hours of Moody AFB.
Scope of Work
The contractor will conduct intensive training including Combat Clearance, Anatomy and Physiology, live & fresh tissue training, Mission Planning, Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), Technical Rope Rescue, Extrication, K-9 medicine, Low Visibility operations, Personnel Recovery, Hostage Rescue, Confined Space and Structural Collapse, and Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support or Tactical Combat Casualty Care. Training must adhere to AFTTP 3-3 Guardian Angel and the Pararescue Medical Operations Handbook.
Key Requirements
- Facilities: Climate-controlled secure storage, two helicopter simulators (NVD compatible), climate-controlled gym, vertical structure support (min 200ft), and a secure indoor facility for all-weather training.
- Personnel: AAALAC accredited live tissue vendors, instructors with Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) operational experience, and an emergency room doctor or general surgeon for medical training.
- Equipment: Contractor-provided non-life rated Technical Rescue equipment (e.g., Jaws of Life), M4 rifles with NVD capable IR lasers/optics, UTM simunition, and Glock simunition pistols/ammo. Cadavers for medical training.
- Support: White Cell, Opposing Force, Casualties, and Vehicles for extrication scenarios.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, representing the best value to the Government. Factors considered are:
- Technical Capability: Documentation demonstrating a complete and realistic plan to meet SOW objectives, including facility details, instructor qualifications, and scenario execution capabilities.
- Past Performance: Assessed as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on recent and relevant contracts.
- Price: Total evaluated price will include the proposed training course cost for 44 personnel (24 Week 1, 20 Week 2) and calculated travel costs. Travel costs will be based on Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) per diem rates and a mileage rate of $0.725 per mile.
Submission Details
- Quotation Contents: Include company information (UEID, CAGE, employees, revenue), a detailed Technical Capability Narrative, and Proof of Accreditation/Experience.
- Submission: Electronically to the specified Points of Contact.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Note: Funds are not presently available for this contract; award is contingent upon fund availability. The Government intends to award without discussion.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: February 12, 2026, 9:00 AM EST (Email: maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil)
- Proposals Due: February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Primary POC: 1st Lt. Nasir Smith (nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil, 229-257-3226)
- Alternate POC: SrA Maximos Ramirez (maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil, 229-257-4712)