Ground Ambulance Services at Ft. Polk, LA
Overview
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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 Army's Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West (MRCO-West) is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Ground Ambulance Services at Fort Polk, Louisiana. This market research aims to find organizations capable of providing 24/7/365 emergency response and transport services with two ground ambulances, including an Emergency Medicine physician medical director, EMTs, Paramedics, and a Senior Level Paramedic serving as an On-Site Program Manager. Responses are due by June 25, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive ground ambulance emergency response and transport services in support of U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) Fort Polk Operational Area-Ranges. Services include advanced life support, emergency medical services, and transport to/from aero-medical evacuation sites and field ambulance services. The contractor will staff two (2) ground ambulances continuously. Personnel must also train for and respond to emergency exercises, adhering to Federal, Louisiana State, OSHA, U.S. Army, and installation regulations. Specific performance standards include maintaining a Quality Control Plan, a 98% fill rate for scheduled hours, and strict personnel qualification and certification requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for informational purposes only; this is not a Request for Proposal).
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One (1) twelve-month base period and four (4) twelve-month option years, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026 (subject to change).
- Place of Performance: Fort Polk and Fort Polk Operational Area – Ranges, Fort Polk, LA.
- NAICS Code: 621910 (Ambulance Services) with a $22.5M small business size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q529 (Emergency Medicine Services).
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time.
- Published Date: June 15, 2026.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
The Government will use responses to formulate its acquisition strategy. This requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. The current contract supporting this requirement is W81K00-21-C-0011.
Submission Requirements
Interested offerors must submit tailored capability statements, not exceeding ten (10) pages (single-sided, 8.5x11, 10-pitch font minimum). Submissions should describe technical expertise to successfully provide the services outlined in the draft PWS. Required information includes: firm name, point of contact, phone, email, Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, small business status/certifications, and an opinion on the suitability of NAICS code 621910. Submissions must be in PDF or MS Word format and sent electronically to Patrick Thielemann (patrick.a.thielemann.civ@health.mil) and Salameya Paulouskaya (salameya.paulouskaya2.civ@health.mil). Reference "Ground Ambulance Services" in the email subject line and all enclosed documents. All questions must be submitted in writing to the specified contacts.