USMS Medical Direction and Oversight

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide medical oversight, physician-directed provider certifications, and ongoing operational and training support to the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Special Operations Group (SOG) Medic Program.

• Provide personnel, equipment, and quality control measures for medical oversight.

• The contractor must be a university-affiliated academic medical center with faculty physicians experienced in tactical emergency medicine, EMS, disaster medicine, and mass gathering/event medicine.

• Offer medical program oversight for approximately twenty-five (25) SOG medics.

• Provide annual training in tactical and operational medicine.

• Provide 24/7 emergency medicine physician access.

• Conduct EMT refresher classes and provide clinical training for SOG Medics.

• Provide deployable Emergency Medicine Physicians for remote or high-threat operations.

• Develop, maintain, and oversee operational medical treatment protocols.

• Operate a dedicated medical communications center for emergency consultations.

• Contractor must have a demonstrated track record in tactical medicine within a formal Special Operations program.

• Must have a recent research publication (within 24 months) specific to tactical medicine.

• Must be actively engaged in subspecialty training of emergency physicians in tactical medicine.

• Must be located within 50 miles of SOG's Washington, DC or Tomball, TX locations.

• Must have at least twenty (20) years of documented work experience in tactical emergency medicine with a focus on law enforcement support.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP) required within 10 days of contract award.

• Performance will be monitored against Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for various objectives.

• Period of Performance (POP): Base Year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), with four (4) 12-month optional periods and a potential 6-month extension.

• Place of Performance: Majority of services at contractor's location or various SOG locations; training may occur at alternate locations.

• Contractor must possess accredited, advanced post-graduate physician fellowship training programs (e.g., Tactical Medicine, EMS, Disaster Medicine).

• Academic medical center must have specific trauma center capabilities (Level 1 adult/pediatric, stroke, cardiac intervention, eye trauma).

• Must have an EMS base station located within the Baltimore-Washington, DC metropolitan area or within 50 miles of Tomball, TX.

• Classroom facilities for at least 25 students with audio/video equipment are required.

• Contractor employees must comply with installation access and security requirements.

• Recognized US holidays are non-performance days.

• Contractor must provide malpractice insurance and ensure tactical medics have sufficient medical insurance.

• Key Personnel: A Medical Director must be designated and their resume submitted as an evaluation factor.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the minimum requirements for the "Key Personnel" Medical Director position, which is an evaluation criterion for the opportunity. A resume detailing qualifications must be provided.

• A valid state medical license.
• Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license and ability to procure controlled substance medications for official use.
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine (American Board of Emergency Medicine).
• Active clinical practice in an acute care hospital-based emergency department with current knowledge of emergency care.
• Minimum of 20 years of medical director experience overseeing a federal law enforcement tactical medicine program.
• Formal experience in EMS training and education, including development and delivery of continuing education/certification/re-certification for tactical medicine providers.
• Formal experience in the management of quality assurance processes in tactical medicine.
• Peer-reviewed journal publications in tactical and operational medicine.
• Experience in national leadership of tactical medical organizations.
• Current Top Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Potential bidders must ensure their proposed Medical Director meets all listed minimum requirements and be prepared to submit a resume demonstrating these qualifications. The DEA license requirement and the government's role in facilitating it are also noted.

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (SS)

This RFI/SS is issued by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Special Operations Group (SOG) to identify potential sources for contractor support in medical direction and oversight. SOG requires support for mission functional areas that are not inherently governmental but are critical to their operations.

Contractor support includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical program oversight for approximately 25 SOG Medics.

• Physician licensure and authorization for approximately 30 medications, including controlled substances.

• Minimum of 40 hours of annual training in tactical and operational medicine (TCCC, TECC, NREMT).

• Off-line medical direction and program administration.

• Onsite Emergency Medicine Physicians for SOG Selection class.

• Official EMT refresher class and documentation.

• This is NOT a request for quote or proposal.

• Interested firms should provide feedback and substantiating documentation.

• A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided; respondents can recommend enhancements or identify areas needing more information.

• Responses should include:

  • A one-page cover letter with company name, address, UEI, Cage Code, applicable GSA Schedule numbers, POC information, proposed NAICS code, and business size.
  • A response (not to exceed 4 pages) addressing how the company meets each performance requirement in the draft PWS, including recommendations for PWS changes.
  • A one-page document outlining relevant past performance experience.

• All responses must be emailed to christopher.jones10@usdoj.gov.

• The Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation for this requirement.

• Submissions become USMS property and will not be returned.

• No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed.

• The final PWS may change if a solicitation is issued.