Surgical Skills
ID: FA002126EW001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA0021 AFICA 765 SCONFHURLBURT FIELD, FL, 32544-5407, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aaf8f4911b9147d8a65f68c260d096a0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), is seeking sources for non-personal support services for its Surgical Skills Training Program located in Birmingham, Alabama. This program is designed to provide two weeks of surgical skills training to Pararescue and Special Operations Independent Duty Medical Technician personnel, conducted 12 times annually, with the contractor responsible for managing, coordinating, and documenting training operations while providing necessary administrative and logistical support. The contractor will embed military medical trainees in a Level I civilian trauma hospital to ensure exposure to high-acuity surgical and emergency care, with deliverables including Monthly Status Reports and Annual Audit Reports. Interested parties must submit capability statements by December 26, 2025, detailing their experience and business size, and can contact Erin Willcox or Lacey Shalenko for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erin Willcox
    erin.willcox.1@us.af.mil
    LACEY SHALENKO
    lacey.shalenko@us.af.mil
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    DRAFT PWS - Surgical Skills 9 Dec.pdf
    The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) requires administrative support services for its Surgical Skills Training Program in Birmingham, Alabama. This program provides two weeks of surgical skills training to Pararescue (PJ) and Special Operations Independent Duty Medical Technician (SO IDMT) personnel 12 times annually. The contractor's responsibilities include providing management, personnel, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor to coordinate, document, and sustain training operations. Key tasks involve in-processing and out-processing support, scheduling, training management, and simulation and model-based training support. The contractor must embed military medical trainees into a Level I civilian trauma hospital within 25 miles of Birmingham, Alabama, ensuring exposure to high-acuity surgical and emergency care. Deliverables include Monthly Status Reports, Annual Audit Reports, and Semi-Annual Program Management Reviews. The government will not provide any property, equipment, or materials. Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1630, with observed federal holidays. Contractor personnel must maintain required certifications, comply with security and privacy regulations, and undergo necessary training. The contract emphasizes a stable workforce and strict adherence to ethical and security guidelines.
    FA002126EW001 Surgical Skills Sources Sought Notice 9 Dec 2025.pdf
    The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) seeks sources for non-personal support services for its Surgical Skills Training Program in Birmingham, Alabama. This program provides two-week training for Pararescue and Special Operations Independent Duty Medical Technician personnel 12 times annually, embedding them in a Level I civilian trauma hospital within 25 miles of Birmingham. The contractor will manage, coordinate, and document training operations, providing administrative and logistical support. This Sources Sought Notice, FA002126EW001, is for market research to identify qualified sources beyond the incumbent, the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Interested parties must submit capability statements by December 26, 2025, detailing their experience, business size (under NAICS 611699 or 611310), and any potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) with mitigation plans.
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