Sources Sought SOFAMT Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 905th Contracting Battalion at Fort Bragg, NC, under US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), has issued a Sources Sought notice for Special Operations Forces Austere Medical Technician (SOFAMT) training services. This is for market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing a comprehensive nine-week training program. The Government is seeking industry input to develop its procurement strategy. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a nine-week SOFAMT training course, designed to equip non-medical personnel with critical medical skills for austere or denied environments. The training includes:
- Phase 1 (Distance Learning): A six-week online phase covering National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic (NREMT-B), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
- Phase 2 (Resident): A three-week on-site phase at Fort Bragg, NC, for classroom instruction and certification testing in NREMT-B, AMLS, PHTLS, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Tier 3. This phase also includes clinical medicine, austere emergency care, prolonged field care (PFC) scenarios, and familiarization with civilian health service support systems.
- Optional Culmination Exercise (CULEX): A potential five-day simulated Irregular Warfare (IW) environment exercise, conducted within 200 miles of Fort Bragg, NC.
- Refresher Training: A one-week NREMT-B distance learning refresher course, offered up to five times per fiscal year, for continuing medical education (CME).
Key Requirements & Performance Standards
Contractors must demonstrate:
- A minimum 90% pass rate for NREMT-B within the last two years.
- Experience providing SOFACC programs within the last two years.
- Instructors certified in NREMT-B, AMLS, PHTLS, and TCCC Tier 3, with key personnel possessing specific SOF medical and operational experience.
- Ability to accommodate 6-18 students per class, with up to four courses per contract year.
- A Quality Control Program (QCP).
Contract Details & Submission
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Open to large and small businesses, including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and HubZone Small Business categories.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Order.
- Place of Performance: Remote (DL), Fort Bragg, NC (Resident), and contractor facilities (CULEX).
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 3:00 pm EST.
- Submission Method: Email capability statements to the listed points of contact.
- Capability Statement: Max 10 pages (excluding cover), PDF or Word format. Must include company overview, technical capability (experience with NREMT-B, PHTLS, AMLS, TCCC, Key Personnel, CULEX, DL), quality control measures, and contract type recommendation.
Important Notes
This is for informational and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The attached PWS is in draft form and subject to change. Questions must be submitted using the attached Q&A form.