Emergency Care Textbook + Workbook + APP 14th Edition ISBN 9780136994015

Statement of Need

To procure textbooks, workbooks, and a review app for the Army's Combat Medic Specialist Training Program (CMSTP) for FY26.

• Purchase of 1,500 units each of the "Emergency Care Textbook, 14th Edition" and the "Emergency Care Workbook, 14th Edition."

• Purchase of 1,500 units of the "Emergency Care Review Plus App, 14th Edition."

• The package ISBN 9780136994015, which includes the textbook, workbook, and app, is also specified for 1,500 units.

• The publisher is Pearson Education Brady Publishing.

• Delivery is required no later than February 08, 2026.

• Delivery location: DHA J-7 Logistics, Attn: Mr. Ryan Hoff, Acquisitions Lead, 2220 Wheelright, Bldg 4194 Bay E, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234.

• The materials are required for soldiers undergoing field medic training at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

• The training aims to prepare students to pass the EMT National Standards Certification.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be conducted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) payment instructions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a "Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)" for the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) to procure Brand Name only "Emergency Care Textbook Package 14th Edition" and associated online learning access for FY26 training. The requirement is for 1,500 textbook packages, including the Emergency Care Textbook, Emergency Care Workbook, and EMT Review Plus App 14th Edition, authored by Daniel Limmer & Michael F. O'Keefe (ISBN: 9780136994015).

• Brand Name only requirement for specific textbooks and online learning access.

• The curriculum must have evidenced-based references at least 5 years or newer, which other brands reportedly do not support.

• Delivery to the destination by February 26, 2026, upon contract award by January 30, 2026.

• Contract type: Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP) Brand Name only purchase order.

• Estimated Contract Cost: (b) (4)

• The justification indicates that the strategy will generate at least two competitive quotes, suggesting an open competition approach is intended despite the "single source" justification.

• Market research identified capable large and small businesses.

• The justification argues against a 100% small business set-aside, stating it would be fiscally irresponsible due to potential overinflated prices from resellers.

• The requirement is intended for full and open competition, permitting all responsible sources to compete.

• The Contracting Officer determined that only a single source is reasonably available, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

• The document is dated April 2021, but the contract action date is January 28, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA301626Q0024) is for the procurement of "Emergency Care Textbook + Workbook + APP, 14th Edition" by Daniel Limmer & Michael F. O'Keefe, ISBN# 9780136994015. The government is procuring 1,500 packages of this educational material.

• 1,500 packages of the "Emergency Care Textbook + Workbook + APP, 14th Edition".

• The package includes the Emergency Care Textbook, Emergency Care Workbook, and the EMT Review Plus App.

• Product Service Code: 7610.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery on or before February 8, 2026.

• Award Date: January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM Local Time.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the award is for a firm-fixed-price delivery order.

• Quotes are due by January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically to dionne.harris@us.af.mil and umar.thomas.1@us.af.mil.

• The subject line for the email should be: "FA301626Q0024 - Emergency Care Textbook + Workbook + APP 14th Edition ISBN 9780136994015".

• Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical quotations will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

• All unit and extended prices must be rounded to the nearest dollar and be divisible by the number of units proposed.

• Vendors are encouraged to submit commercial product literature.

• The government reserves the right to award based on initial quotes without interchanges, but may hold interchanges if deemed in the best interest of the government.

• The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 513130, Size Standard: 1000.

• The Statement of Need (Attachment 1) is dated January 27, 2026.

• FOB Details: Destination.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: Destination (DHA MEDICAL EDUC & TRNG CAMPUS, METC LOGISTICS & FACILITIES DIV, JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234).

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Statement of Need

To procure textbooks, workbooks, and a review app for the Army's Combat Medic Specialist Training Program (CMSTP) for use in FY26.

• Purchase of 1,500 units each of the following:

  • EMERGENCY CARE TEXTBOOK, 14TH EDITION
  • EMERGENCY CARE WORKBOOK, 14TH EDITION
  • EMERGENCY CARE REVIEW PLUS APP 14TH EDITION

• The package ISBN 9780136994015 includes the textbook, workbook, and review app.

• Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION BRADY PUBLISHING.

• Delivery to DHA J-7 Logistics, Attn: Mr. Ryan Hoff, Acquisitions Lead, 2220 Wheelright, Bldg 4194 Bay E, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234.

• First shipment to be delivered no later than 08 February 2026.

• The materials are required for soldiers undergoing field medic training at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

• The training program mandates students to train in and pass the EMT National Standards Certification.

• The specified edition (14th) is required for its comprehensive coverage, clarity, and innovative EMT training solution, including real-world case studies and additional NREMT review material.

• Training, Documentation, Installation, Maintenance Service, and Warranty are listed as N/A.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) payment instructions.