NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD CERTIFICATION OF EMTS
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, specifically San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, TX, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order on a sole source basis to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). This notice is for the processing of national certification and recertification for military Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Responses regarding this intent are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for non-personal services to process emergency medical technician (EMT) application packages for national certification (testing) and recertification. Services cover NREMT's three certification levels: EMT, AEMT (Advanced EMT), and NRP (Nationally Registered Paramedic). This service is essential for initial entry soldiers and all 68W Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) personnel across the U.S. Army Active Duty, U.S. Army Reserve Component, and National Guard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Notice of Intent to Award)
- Authority: Title 41 U.S.C. §1901, FAR 12.201-1, FAR 5.101, RFO 12.102(a) "Restricting Competition"
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: April 21, 2026, at 03:54 PM UTC
- Place of Performance: DWG, TX 78234, United States
Justification
The Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6000.10 and Army Regulation (AR) 40-68 establish policies for military EMT and paramedic certification. The National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) is identified as the only organization that provides national certification for EMTs and paramedics per DOD standards and procedures.
Action Items
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responses will be evaluated to determine if competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest. Concerns regarding this sole source intent should be submitted to the listed points of contact, including the Notice ID Number (88f5fc0bd196465fac1dee6172ac399f) in the subject line.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Arturo Castro (arturo.castro8.civ@army.mil)
- Contracting Officer: David Libby (david.j.libby.civ@army.mil)
- Contract Specialist: Linda McGhee (linda.a.mcghee.civ@army.mil)