BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to Solicitation W51AA126RA003 serves to:

• Add Questions and Answers (Attachment VIII).

• Clarify and expand the technical requirements detailed in Paragraph 11, Proposal Submission, of the Addendum.

• The document modifies the "ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS."

• It also updates the "List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments" to reflect changes and additions.

• The amendment does not explicitly state a change to the proposal deadline. However, it adds Attachment VIII (Questions and Answers) and clarifies technical requirements, which may impact proposal preparation.

• Offerors are reminded that any amendments issued to the solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as the original solicitation and must be acknowledged with their proposal.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding Solicitation W51AA126RA003 for Basic Life Support - Emergency Medical Services.

• Licensing Transition: A 30-day maximum transition/phase-in period is allowed for contractors to obtain a Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) EMS operating license. Out-of-state offerors do not need to provide detailed licensing plans in their technical proposals.
• Wage Determination: Refer to page 10 of Solicitation W51AA126RA003 for applicable Wage Rates, which may be subject to the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
• Staffing: The requirement is for two Pennsylvania DOH Certified EMT-Bs per BLS unit. Advanced EMTs or Paramedics can staff a shift at no additional cost to the government.
• Training: The contractor will support TYAD F&ES credentialed instructors for CPR and Stop the Bleed training (approx. 1-2 sessions/month, ~20 students/session), focusing on the General Public / Heartsaver level. The contractor is not required to lead training or issue certification cards; instructional materials and classroom space are provided by TYAD.
• AED Inspections: TYAD F&ES retains primary responsibility for AED inspections. The contractor will assist with documented visual inspections monthly, reporting deficiencies to TYAD F&ES. The contractor is not responsible for remediation or providing supplies.
• Pricing: CLIN 0002 (emergent/as-needed services) is priced on a Time and Materials basis. No cost-reimbursement elements like fuel surcharges are anticipated.
• Reporting: Monthly reporting is required via a government-supplied spreadsheet submitted to the COR via email. Integration with government CAD or ePCR systems is not required at this time.
• Vehicle Access: The government will provide a heated garage stall for one BLS ambulance during regular duty hours. Overnight or outside parking is not authorized. Personal vehicles are limited to emergency situations and must park in the main lot.
• Mutual Aid: The contractor is ultimately responsible for ensuring all PWS performance requirements are met, even for mutual aid partners. A Memorandum of Agreement is sufficient for ALS intercepts.

These clarifications refine requirements related to licensing, staffing, training, reporting, and operational procedures. Bidders should incorporate this information into their proposals. The government reserves the right to award without discussions, but may conduct clarifications. SAM.gov registration is required for award.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W51AA126RA003 dated January 13, 2026.

Key changes include:

• Addition of FAR Clause 52.222-43 (See FAR Clause 52.212-5).

• Extension of the proposal submission deadline from 12:00 PM on January 28, 2026, to 4:00 PM on January 30, 2026.

• The response due time and date have been updated.

• FAR Clause 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services," has been modified to include specific sub-clauses.

• The deadline for offerors to submit proposals has been extended to 4:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026.

• A note indicates that Amendment 0003, containing answers to contractor questions, will be provided as soon as possible.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W51AA1-26-R-A003. Key changes include:

• Requiring large businesses to submit a small business subcontracting plan.

• Updating Attachment VII, Small Business Utilization Report.

• Adding CLIN 5001, Contract Data Requirements List D.001 - Small Business Utilization Report.

• The solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR 13.5, utilizing simplified procedures for commercial items.

• The contract type will be a hybrid firm fixed price (FFP) and time and materials (T&M) service contract.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with no active exclusions and no debt subject to offset.

• The minimum offer acceptance period is sixty (60) days.

• Small Business Participation requirement is 2% of the total contract value, which is enforceable and will be incorporated into the contract.

• A site visit is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

• Questions are due six (6) calendar days prior to the solicitation's response date.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically.

• Several attachments are listed, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Proposed Pricing Worksheet, and Small Business Participation Plan and Subcontracting Form.

• Section 508 compliance is required.

• A new CLIN 5001 has been added for the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) - Small Business Utilization Report.

• The amendment clarifies requirements for small business subcontracting plans and reporting.

• Offerors must ensure their proposals address the 2% small business participation requirement.

• The site visit and question deadlines are specified.

• Electronic submission is mandatory.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Small Business Utilization Report" (CDRL A007) which is a form or attachment required for reporting small business utilization. It is a revision (REV 1) of a previously issued CDRL.

• The form is designed to capture data related to small business participation.
• It is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) item, indicating it's a deliverable required under a contract.

Bidders may need to complete and submit this form as part of their proposal or as a contractual deliverable if awarded. Understanding its requirements is crucial for compliance with small business subcontracting goals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W51AA1-26-R-A003) is for Basic Life Support - Emergency Medical Services, to be procured as a full and open competition. The Army Contracting Command (ACC), APG, Tobyhanna Division intends to solicit and award a hybrid firm fixed price (FFP) and time and materials (T&M) service contract. The services will be located at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA.

• Core Basic Life Support - Emergency Medical Services

• Treatment and Transport Services

• Standby Coverage for Special Events

• Detailed technical proposals are required, including staffing plans, drug-testing programs, mutual aid agreements, cost determination methodology, certification maintenance plans, and descriptions of ALS interventions.

• Contract Type: Hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Materials (T&M)

• Period of Performance: Base period from March 9, 2026, to March 8, 2027, with multiple option periods extending through March 8, 2031.

• A six-month option to extend services is included (FAR 52.217-8).

• Offer Due Date: January 28, 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically to Deborah Belak, Contract Specialist.

• Evaluation will be based on price, technical factors, past performance, and small business participation plan.

• The Government intends to evaluate proposals without discussions.

• Full and open competition; no restrictions on eligibility.

• Small Business Participation: A minimum of 2% of the total contract value is required. Proposals must demonstrate meeting this requirement or provide supporting documentation.

• HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference applies.

• Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and no debt subject to offset.

• A site visit is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

• Questions are due six calendar days prior to the solicitation's response date.

• Attachments include Performance Work Statement (PWS), Pricing Worksheet, and Small Business Participation Form.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment IV GFP Consolidated Information List.xlsx", is an Excel spreadsheet detailing Government Furnished Property (GFP) information. It appears to be a consolidated list of GFP items relevant to the opportunity.

• CONTRACT INFO Sheet: Contains information about the Government Contracting Officer (Jennifer Cannon), contact details, and a description of the document as "Contract Award". It also specifies the "Consolidated GFP Attachment Version 2.0".
• Serially Managed Items Sheet: Lists specific items that are serially managed. For the "Motorola Raido 2 Way" (APX 8000), it details a quantity of 1.0 each with an acquisition cost of $7314.83, to be delivered 12.0 months after the Award Date. Two serial numbers are listed for this item.
• Non-Serially Managed Items Sheet: This sheet is present but contains no data in the provided text.
• Requisitioned Items Sheet: This sheet is present but contains no data in the provided text.
• Helper Tables Sheet: Provides a lookup for Number, Type Code, Unit of Measure, Time Unit, Delivery Event, and Use As Is status for various items.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the Government Furnished Property that will be provided as part of the contract. It details specific items, quantities, costs, and delivery timelines for serially managed GFP. Bidders must review this list to accurately assess their proposal requirements and capabilities, particularly concerning the integration and management of these government-furnished assets.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a proposed pricing worksheet (Attachment V) for Solicitation W51AA1-25-R-A003, "Basic Life Support (BMS) - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)". It requires offerors to submit pricing for various contract line items (CLINs) across a base year and four option years. Entries are only required in the green shaded cells.

• Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINs:
  • CLIN 0001 (Base Year) and CLINs 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 (Option Years 1-4): For Core Basic Life Support - Emergency Medical Services. Requires a firm fixed price for 12 Lots. Services include one BLS EMS ground ambulance, two PA DOH certified PA EMTs, stand-by coverage, emergency/non-emergency responses, and PAD/STB program assistance, performed onsite at TYAD during regular duty hours.
• Time and Materials (T&M) CLINs:
  • CLIN 0002 (Base Year) and CLINs 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002 (Option Years 1-4): For Treatment and Transport Services. Requires fully burdened hourly rates for labor, including mileage, vehicle costs, supplies, insurance, and overhead, for services required 24/7/365.
  • CLIN 0003 (Base Year) and CLINs 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003 (Option Years 1-4): For Standby Coverage for Special Events. Requires fully burdened hourly rates for labor, including associated costs, for a second BLS EMS ground ambulance and two additional personnel during regular duty hours, after-hours, weekends, or holidays.
• Option to Extend Services (FAR 52.217-8): A six-month option that does not require separate pricing but will be calculated based on Option Year 4 prices.
• Additional Pricing: Fields for BLS/ALS treat and transport rates (patient refusal) are included, requiring all-inclusive fixed rates.

Offerors must complete this worksheet accurately, as the proposed prices will be included on the submitted SF1449 and will be binding for the entire contract life. The "Total Evaluated Price" will be used for evaluation purposes only. Service Contract Labor Standards are applicable and can be found on SAM.gov.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), including standby, emergency and non-emergency response, and patient treatment and transport services.

• Provide and maintain a contractor-owned and operated BLS ground ambulance and two PA DOH certified EMT-Bs on-site during regular duty hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays).

• Ensure 24/7/365 EMS response and patient transport through mutual aid agreements for overnight hours, weekends, and federal holidays, covering both BLS and Advanced Life Support (ALS) needs.

• Respond immediately to medical, fire, hazardous material, CBRNE incidents, or rescue operations on TYAD property during regular duty hours.

• Provide BLS EMS standby, treatment, and transport for special events during regular duty hours at no additional cost.

• Provide an additional BLS EMS ground ambulance and two personnel for special events, high-risk training, or high-demand periods, with at least seven days' notice.

• Assist TYAD F&ESB with the Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) and Stop the Bleed (STB) program, including monthly AED and STB kit inspections and training.

• Dispose of all biohazard materials generated from responses in accordance with regulations.

• Aggregate Response Time (ART): Achieve service delivery standard at the 90th percentile of emergency responses.

• Turnout Time: 60 seconds or less for all medical responses during regular duty hours.

• Travel Time: 240 seconds or less for all medical responses during regular duty hours.

• Mutual Aid Response: Achieve 12 minutes or less at the 90th percentile for mutual aid responses.

• Monthly reporting of response data is required.

• Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods.

• Place of Performance: Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), Tobyhanna, PA. Specific on-site EMS response location provided, subject to change.

• Staffing: Provide detailed staffing plan, including a one-month template of shift schedules.

• Certifications: All personnel must be PA DOH certified EMT-Bs or higher, possess current CPR/AED, PA Child Abuse Clearance, valid Driver's License, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 certificates, and signed NDAs. Offerors must detail methods for maintaining certifications.

• Security: Compliance with AT/OPSEC requirements, including AT Level I training, iWATCH Army Training, background checks, and adherence to installation access and security policies. Contractors are considered mission essential during elevated FPCON levels.

• Drug Testing: Maintain a drug-testing program (initial, random, reasonable suspicion).

• Insurance: Maintain Worker's Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance.

• Reporting: Monthly invoicing via WAWF, including details of services rendered. Submission of electronic response data reports.

• Equipment: Contractor provides BLS ambulance, equipment, and supplies. Government provides two portable radios.

• Restrictions: Overtime is not approved. Contractor personnel are prohibited from using social networking to publish TYAD data. Strict adherence to TYAD policies on tobacco, weapons, and portable electronic devices is required. No billing of patients or their insurance; all claims are submitted to the government.

• Phase-In/Out: Minimum 7-day, maximum 30-day transition period required.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) details the systematic methods for monitoring contractor performance for Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency Medical Service (EMS) at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The QASP is designed to define roles, responsibilities, performance objectives, monitoring methodologies, and reporting procedures.

• The contractor shall provide BLS emergency medical services for TYAD.

• This includes maintaining a ground ambulance, necessary equipment, and supplies on-site.

• Services must be provided by Pennsylvania-certified personnel.

• The contractor must be able to respond to medical, fire, hazardous material/chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives incidents or rescue responses on TYAD property.

• Services must comply with Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH), Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and Eastern Pennsylvania EMS Council licensure requirements.

• Technical Performance

• Schedule Conformance

• Records Management

• The COR will conduct 100% inspection of resources for regulatory conformance.

• Documents and data delivered will undergo 100% inspection as required.

• Complaints must be resolved in a timely manner.

• Services are for TYAD.

• The contract period of performance is not explicitly stated in this document, but surveillance is conducted monthly and annually.

• Contractor personnel must be Pennsylvania-certified.

• Compliance with PA DOH, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, and Eastern Pennsylvania EMS Council requirements is mandatory.

• Payment processing is managed through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF-RA) system, with acceptance required within two working days of email notification.

• Contractor performance will be assessed and reported through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Small Business Participation and Subcontracting Form." It requires bidders to provide percentages for Small Business Participation and Small Business Subcontracting to be accomplished on the contract. SBPP (Small Business Participation percentages) are calculated based on total contract value, while Small Business Subcontracting percentages apply only to Large Businesses and are based on subcontracted dollars.

• Small Business Participation Table: Requires bidders to enter percentages for the following categories: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Small Business, and Historically Black College and Minority Institutions. A note indicates that while DoD has removed goals for HBCU/MI, vendors may still elect to propose a goal.
• Small Business Subcontracting Table: Requires bidders to enter goals for the following categories: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Small Business, and Historically Black College and Minority Institutions.
• Comments/Remarks Section: A free-text area for additional comments.

Bidders must complete these tables to outline their proposed small business participation and subcontracting plans. This form is crucial for demonstrating compliance with small business goals and will likely be a factor in proposal evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file, 'Attachment II PWS APPENDIX A Monthly Response Data.xlsx', contains a data table intended for tracking monthly response data, likely related to a Performance Work Statement (PWS). It appears to be an appendix to a larger document.

The primary sheet ('Sheet1') includes columns for:

• Date
• Dispatch Time
• Enroute Time
• Onscene Time
• Enroute to Hospital
• At Hospital
• Available Hospital
• In-service
• Unit
• Canceled
• Call Type
• EMS Category
• Mutual Aid
• BLS/ALS
• Patient Refusal
• Patient Type
• Hospital
• Notes

An example row is provided with sample data for a medical response.

Bidders may need to use this template to report monthly performance data as required by the PWS. Understanding the required data points and format is crucial for accurate proposal preparation and contract compliance. It indicates specific performance metrics that will likely be tracked and reported.