38 RQS Full Mission Profile Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (DAF), specifically the 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), is soliciting quotes for Full Mission Profile (FMP) training. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a commercial company to provide comprehensive pre-deployment training for two teams, covering a wide range of tactical and medical skills. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotes are due by February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will conduct 10 days of FMP training for 44 personnel across two separate weeks (March 9-13, 2026, and March 23-27, 2026). Training must include, but is not limited to: 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.
The contractor is responsible for providing facilities (including secure storage, two NVD-compatible helicopter simulators, gym, and a minimum 200ft vertical structure), logistic support, instructors (with JSOC operational experience), an emergency room doctor or general surgeon, cadavers, non-life rated Technical Rescue equipment, M4 rifles with NVD/IR lasers, UTM simunition, Glock simunition, White Cell, Opposing Force, Casualties, and Vehicles for extrication. The training site should be within the continental U.S., preferably within 9 driving hours of Moody AFB.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Notice ID: FA483026Q0011
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 611699 (Size Standard: $16.5 million)
- Period of Performance: March 9-13, 2026 (Silver Team) & March 23-27, 2026 (Blue Team)
- Questions Due: February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: February 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 17, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. 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 contract performance.
- Price: Total evaluated price will include the proposed training course cost for 44 personnel and calculated travel costs (JTR, $0.725/mile, per diem).
Instructions to Offerors
Interested parties must submit quotations electronically to the listed POCs. Submissions must include company details (Name, UEID, CAGE, Employees, Revenue), a Technical Capability Narrative, and Proof of Accreditation/Experience (AAALAC for live tissue vendors, JSOC for instructors). No .zip files are accepted. Offerors should quote their best price as the Government intends to award without discussions. All companies must be registered in SAM.gov.
Relevant Documents
Key documents include the 38RQS FMP Statement of Work, Pricing Schedule, SCA Wage Determination 2015-4493 (for Georgia counties), Joint Travel Regulations 2026 PER DIEM Rate, and the DAF Approved Vendors List_16 JAN 26 (for Live Tissue Training).