Sources Sought SOFAMT Training

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Special Operations Forces Austere Medical Technician (SOFAMT) training Sources Sought (H92421-26-R-1SFC).

• Training Hours: The daily training schedule is 0800-1700, with study hall if needed. The limitation is based on standard curriculum, not a strict hourly limit per day.
• Curriculum Phasing: Phase 1 & 2 requirements are for EMT-B, PHTLS, AMLS, and TCCC Tier III. PFC, Austere, and tactics of medicine topics are covered in Phase 3, if the CLIN is actioned. Time will not be added to the overall course to shift curriculum.
• CULEX Duration: The total length of the CULEX includes multiple scenarios of varying durations (1-8 hours and 24+ hours). Scenarios are expected to build logically, with shorter durations at the beginning progressing to longer ones with multiple patient encounters.
• Test Questions: A bank of approximately 1,500 NREMT-B based quiz questions will be provided for both phases to prepare students for the NREMT-B test. These questions will be used for end-of-day/week quizzes.
• Study Hall: The voluntary six-hour study hall for students is specifically for Phase 2.
• Incumbent Information: This is a requirement previously sole-sourced to Ragged Edge Solutions, LLC. The government is conducting market research to identify other sources to promote competition, as there is no current contract in place.

These clarifications provide specific details on training structure, content phasing, scenario length, assessment methods, and the government's intent to explore competitive sourcing for this requirement.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for providing Special Operations Forces Austere Medical Technician (SOFAMT) training to non-medical personnel. The goal is to equip these individuals with critical medical skills for operations in austere or denied environments where traditional medical support is unavailable.

• Training Program: A nine-week course comprising a six-week Distance Learning (DL) phase and a three-week resident phase.

• Phase 1 (DL): Contractor-provided online training covering National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic (NREMT-B), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).

• Phase 2 (Resident): Three weeks of classroom instruction and certification testing at Fort Bragg, NC, covering NREMT-B, AMLS, PHTLS, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Tier 3. Includes clinical medicine, austere emergency care, prolonged field care (PFC) scenarios, and familiarization with civilian health service support systems.

• Culmination Exercise (CULEX): An optional CLIN for a simulated Irregular Warfare (IW) environment exercise, potentially lasting up to 5 days, conducted within 200 miles of Fort Bragg, NC.

• Refresher DL: A one-week NREMT-B DL refresher course, offered up to five times per fiscal year, to facilitate continuing medical education (CME) for recertification.

• Attendees must achieve certification in NREMT-B, AMLS, PHTLS, and TCCC Tier 3.

• Contractor must maintain a minimum of 90% pass rate for NREMT-B within the last two years.

• Contractor must have experience providing SOFACC programs within the last two years.

• Quality Control Program (QCP) required, detailing inspection, discrepancy identification, and corrective action procedures.

• Period of Performance: April 6, 2026 - June 12, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Phase 1 (DL) is remote; Phase 2 (Resident) is at Fort Bragg, NC; CULEX (if optioned) at contractor-provided facilities.

• Personnel Qualifications: Instructors must be certified and accredited for NREMT-B, AMLS, PHTLS, and TCCC Tier 3. Key personnel require specific SOF medical and operational experience.

• Security: Contractor personnel must meet security requirements for access to government facilities, including background checks and adherence to installation policies.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Order.

• Student Capacity: Maximum of 18 students per class, minimum of 6.

• Course Frequency: Up to four SOFAMT producing courses per contract year planned.

Sources Sought Synopsis

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research purposes only, to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy for Special Operations Forces Austere Medical Technician (SOFAMT) Training. The Government is seeking responses from large and small businesses capable of performing the required services, including various socio-economic categories (SB, SDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, HubZone). This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP); responses are not offers and will not be used for evaluation in a resultant solicitation. Participation is voluntary, and the Government is not responsible for any costs incurred.

• Phase 1 (Distance Learning): Six-week instructor-led virtual training for NREMT-B, AMLS, and PHTLS.

• Phase 2 (Resident): Three-week on-site course at Fort Bragg, NC, covering NREMT-B, AMLS, PHTLS, and TCCC Tier 3.

• Phase 3 (Optional CULEX): Five-day Culmination Exercise within a 200-mile radius of Fort Bragg, simulating irregular warfare environments.

• Refresher Training (Optional): One-week NREMT-B distance learning for CME credits.

• Key Personnel: Program Director and instructors must be former USSOCOM medical program graduates (e.g., 18D, SOCM, SARC) with extensive experience.

• Performance Standard: Contractors must demonstrate a previous NREMT-B exam pass rate of 90% or higher within the last two years.

• Format: Unprotected PDF or Microsoft Word, 10 pages max (excluding cover sheet), Times New Roman 12pt, single-spaced.

• Cover Sheet: Must include Company Name, CAGE Code/DUNS, socio-economic category, mailing address, and contact information.

• Capability Statement Sections:

  1. Brief Company Overview (Background, history, locations).
  2. Technical Capability (Focus on experience with NREMT-B, PHTLS, AMLS, TCCC instruction and certification; recruitment/retention of Key Personnel; planning/executing CULEX; delivering distance learning).
  3. Quality Control Measures.
  4. Contract Type Recommendation (e.g., IDIQ with FFP Task Orders).

• Date: No later than February 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm EST.

• Method: Submit via e-mail to the points of contact listed.

• Responses are sought from large and small businesses, including SB, SDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, and HubZone Small Business categories.

• The attached PWS is in draft form and subject to change.

• This notice is for informational, market research, and planning purposes only and is not binding.

• No classified or sensitive information should be included in submissions.

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