Cold Weather Training Instructors
ID: W911RZ25Q0005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT CARSONFORT CARSON, CO, 80913-5198, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- PERSONNEL TESTING (U002)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7abd698577864bf89edf4b16e10bd8f7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking contractors to provide cold weather training and certification services, focusing on the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, and snowmobile mentorship programs. The training is scheduled to take place from February 10, 2025, to April 30, 2025, at locations in Whitefish, Montana, and Rabbit Ears, Colorado, with the contractor responsible for supplying all necessary personnel, equipment, and transportation. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract, with evaluation criteria based on technical capability and past performance to ensure the best value for the government. Quotes are due by January 29, 2025, at 7:00 AM MST, and inquiries must be submitted by January 24, 2025; interested parties can contact Matthew Cardenas at matthew.a.cardenas2.mil@army.mil or Julia Gomez at julia.e.gomez.civ@army.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew Cardenas
    matthew.a.cardenas2.mil@army.mil
    Julia Gomez
    julia.e.gomez.civ@army.mil
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    W911RZ25Q0005 Combine Synopsis Solicitation.pdf
    The Combined Synopsis Solicitation W911RZ-25-Q-0005 seeks contractors to provide training and certification services related to cold weather activities, specifically focusing on the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, and snowmobile mentorship programs. The training will occur during the period from February 10, 2025, to April 30, 2025, at sites in Whitefish, MT, and Rabbit Ears, CO. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses and requires the contractor to supply all necessary personnel, equipment, and transportation for successful training delivery. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, and the government expects the contractor to meet specific performance standards outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Quotes are due by January 29, 2025, at 7:00 AM MST, with potential inquiries to be submitted by January 24, 2025. The evaluation criteria will assess the vendor's technical capability and past performance, with the aim of providing the best value to the government.
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