RFI - IDMT Critical Care Courses - Amendment 0001

Statement of Need (SON)

To provide Independent Duty Medical Technicians (IDMT) with advanced procedural skills training to fill a critical gap in their curriculum, ensuring they can perform life-saving interventions in operational environments. The estimated annual workload is nine (9) course iterations starting in FY2027.

The contractor shall provide all non-personal services, including instructional faculty, facilities, equipment, simulators, and supplies for a one-day, high-fidelity procedural skills class. The training focuses on hands-on practice of core life-saving medical procedures using high-fidelity simulation to build competence and confidence before clinical rotations.

• Core Curriculum: Hands-on skills stations covering Hemorrhage Control, Airway Management (supraglottic airway, surgical cricothyrotomy), Vascular Access (peripheral IV, saphenous vein cutdown, IO access), Thoracic Injury Management (needle decompression, chest tube insertion), and Basic Surgical Skills (suturing, knot-tying).

• Location: Training facility within a 30-mile radius of the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

• Instructor Qualifications: Expertise in emergency, trauma, or critical care medicine (e.g., NRP, PA, MD, experienced special operations medics). A 1:16 instructor-to-student ratio is acceptable for group instruction, but 1:1 for individual skills evaluation.

• Training Fidelity: High-fidelity simulation models with realistic tactile feedback are required. A detailed curriculum and evaluation checklists must be submitted for Government approval prior to the first session.

• Proficiency Measurement: Evaluation based on a government-approved standardized checklist, requiring "first-pass success" without coaching. Specific critical failure points are defined.

• Class Size: Capable of accommodating up to 16 students; anticipated class sizes are 8-14.

• Pricing: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) per-student basis, invoiced based on actual attendance.

• Individualized feedback reports for each student.

• Introduction and hands-on familiarization with video laryngoscopy equipment.

• Integration of procedural ultrasound for vascular access and confirmation of tube/airway placement.

• Key Personnel: Lead Instructor(s) designated as Key Personnel.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): Required to ensure consistent fulfillment of all requirements.

None will be provided.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides official Government answers to industry questions regarding the Advanced Procedural Skills Training for Independent Duty Medical Technicians (IDMTS) Request for Information (RFI). It also establishes a deadline for further questions and provides an updated Statement of Need (SoN).

• Facility Allocation: The Government will not provide fixed-space allocations at METC for contractor delivery of training. A mobile/on-base training solution is no longer an option. The contractor must provide a suitable training facility within a 30-mile radius of the main IDMT campus (METC) as the primary place of performance. This change is reflected in the revised Statement of Need (SoN), Section 4.2.
• Simulation Infrastructure: No Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), simulation infrastructure, information, or resources will be provided. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment and materials to meet the SoN requirements.

The deadline for all further questions regarding this RFI is April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The deadline for RFI capability responses remains unchanged.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Air Force to gather information and assess industry capabilities for providing advanced, high-fidelity, hands-on procedural skills training for Independent Duty Medical Technicians (IDMTs). This training is critical for filling a gap in the current curriculum and ensuring IDMTs are competent in life-saving interventions. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the Government to a future contract. No proposals are being accepted at this time, and the Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding.

The Government is seeking industry capability to provide a recurring, one-day training course. The estimated annual workload is nine iterations per year, with a class size of 16 students. A detailed description of tasks, standards, and objectives is provided in Attachment 1: Statement of Need (SoN).

Interested parties are requested to submit a response limited to 10 pages, addressing the following:

• Part A: Market Survey / Questionnaire: Company name, address, CAGE Code & UEI, Point of Contact, business size/status, confirmation of capability to provide services, and intent to propose if a solicitation is issued.
• Part B: Statement of Capability (Narrative Response): Describe company capabilities and approach, including relevant experience (especially with military organizations), instructional philosophy, facilities, and simulation technology. Feedback on the Statement of Need (SoN) regarding clarity, restrictiveness, or potential improvements is welcomed. Alternative solutions are also encouraged.
• Part C: Completed Pricing Schedule: Complete the template provided in Attachment 2: RFI Pricing Schedule for estimated market pricing.

Responses and questions must be submitted electronically to the Points of Contact listed in the document by the Response Due Date.

• Attachment 1: Statement of Need (SoN)
• Attachment 2: RFI Pricing Schedule Template

Statement of Need (SON)

To provide Independent Duty Medical Technicians (IDMTs) with intensive, hands-on practice of core life-saving medical procedures using high-fidelity simulation. This training aims to bridge a critical gap created by the removal of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) from the IDMT curriculum, ensuring graduates are competent and confident in performing life-saving interventions.

The contractor shall provide non-personal services, including instructional faculty, facilities, equipment, simulators, and supplies for a one-day course. The course will focus on hands-on, rotational skills stations covering:

• Hemorrhage Control (wound packing, tourniquets)

• Airway Management (supraglottic airway insertion, surgical cricothyrotomy)

• Vascular Access (peripheral IV, saphenous vein cutdown, IO access)

• Thoracic Injury Management (needle decompression, chest tube insertion)

• Basic Surgical Skills (suturing, knot-tying)

• Location: Training facility within a 30-mile radius of METC on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

• Instructors: Qualified personnel with expertise in emergency, trauma, or critical care medicine. A 1:16 instructor-to-student ratio is acceptable for group instruction, but a 1:1 ratio is mandatory for individual skills evaluation.

• Simulation: High-fidelity simulation models with realistic tactile feedback are required.

• Training Plan: A detailed curriculum and evaluation checklists must be submitted for Government approval prior to the first session.

• Proficiency Measurement: Based on a formal, government-approved checklist, requiring "first-pass success" on all critical steps. Specific critical failure points will result in immediate evaluation failure.

• Class Size: Capable of accommodating up to 16 students, with an anticipated range of 8-14 students per session.

• Key Personnel: Lead Instructor(s) must be designated as Key Personnel.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): Contractor must establish and maintain a QCP.

• The estimated annual workload is nine (9) course iterations per year, starting in Fiscal Year 2027.

• Location of performance is within a 30-mile radius of METC on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

• Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) per-student basis. Price is all-inclusive.

• Individualized feedback reports for each student.

• Introduction and hands-on familiarization with video laryngoscopy equipment.

• Integration of procedural ultrasound applications for vascular access and airway confirmation.

None. All equipment, information, or resources will be provided by the contractor.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Schedule of Supplies/Services for the "Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) Advanced Procedural Skills Training" project. It outlines the CLINs, descriptions of services, units of issue, estimated annual quantities, and provides fields for unit price and total estimated price.

• CLIN 0001: IDMT Advanced Procedural Skills Training (Core Requirement) IAW SON. Estimated Annual Quantity: 144 Per Student.
• CLIN 0002 (Optional): Video Laryngoscopy Familiarization. Estimated Annual Quantity: 144 Per Student.
• CLIN 0003 (Optional): Procedural Ultrasound Familiarization. Estimated Annual Quantity: 144 Per Student.
• CLIN 0004 (Optional): Individualized Feedback Report. Estimated Annual Quantity: 144 Per Student.
• Fields for bidders to enter Unit Price and Total Estimated Price for each CLIN.
• A section for GRAND TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE.

This document requires bidders to provide pricing for the specified services, including a core requirement and optional services. Bidders must fill in the unit and total estimated prices to be considered for this opportunity.