Air Force Global Strike Command Tactical Combat Casualty Care Moulage Kits
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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 Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Chinook Medical Gear, Inc./Altitude Technologies for Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Moulage Kits and an instructor training program. This notice is for market research purposes to identify other capable sources. Capability statements are due within 7 days of the notification date (May 12, 2026).
Scope of Requirement
AFGSC requires TCCC moulage kits to provide a realistic training environment for medics, simulating injuries such as gunshots, burns, evisceration, blast injuries, and fractures. The kits must also support surgical airway intervention and bleeding capabilities without high-fidelity manikins. An instructor training program on proper use, maintenance, repair, and documentation for all components is also required. The place of performance is Fort Johnson, LA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Chinook Medical Gear, Inc./Altitude Technologies
- Justification: Sole source under 10 USC 2304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) due to only one responsible source.
- Response Deadline for Capability Statements: Within 7 days of May 12, 2026 (i.e., by May 19, 2026).
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Chinook Medical Gear/Altitude Technologies (CMG) is deemed the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement without unacceptable risk. CMG previously delivered compliant moulage kits and provided the necessary instructor program and documentation for AFGSC in FY25. They demonstrated the ability to create specific salient characteristics for realistic training environments, which is crucial for Tactical Combat Casualty Care Policy and Guidance. No other known source possesses direct experience providing these specific moulage kits and associated training/documentation.
Action for Interested Vendors
Companies believing they can provide these services must submit a detailed capability statement in writing to zachary.grosshaeuser@us.af.mil within 7 days of the notification. All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the sole-source determination.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for quote or proposal, and a solicitation will NOT be posted to SAM.gov. Quotations received in response to this notice cannot be accepted. The Government's decision not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at its discretion. The NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).