The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive training for Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) personnel. This entails offering a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) Course alongside an Initial Credentialing Course (ICC) and a re-certification program. The vendor must supply all necessary training personnel, equipment, and materials, ensuring quality assurance through collaboration with ICE's program manager.
Training requirements include maintaining National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certifications, providing advanced tactical emergency medical skills, and offering continuous education courses. The proposal must encompass costs for instructor labor, training materials, and medical supplies. Facilities for high-fidelity training simulations and advanced medical skills labs are also required. The effort emphasizes compliance with DHS medical protocols and safety standards. The period of performance includes a base year and two option years for recurring training sessions. The document outlines stringent security vetting processes for contractor personnel, highlighting the sensitive nature of the services provided. This initiative demonstrates ICE's commitment to enhancing the operational readiness and medical competency of its tactical teams.
The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ # 70CMSW25Q00000003) for emergency medical training courses relevant to their Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) Program. This solicitation requests a single contractor to provide courses such as Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, Initial Credentialing Course, and Re-certification training, supporting various ICE response teams. The RFQ details include a firm fixed price contract, and emphasizes that only small businesses will be considered for award. Quotes must be submitted by February 13, 2025, following guidelines for both technical approach and pricing structure, with evaluation criteria focused on technical approach, delivery schedule, and price. The RFQ contains comprehensive instructions, including requirements for submissions and an outline of applicable FAR clauses. Overall, the acquisition process aims to select a qualified vendor that can effectively address ICE's training needs while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards.
The document outlines a series of training courses offered under the TEMS program for the fiscal years 2025 to 2027. The main courses include the Initial Credentialing Course, an add-on Wilderness Course, and Re-Certification courses, with varying class numbers and lengths across the different fiscal years.
In FY25, there are three courses planned: one Initial Credentialing Course (8 hours), one Initial Credentialing Course with Wilderness added (34 hours), and two Re-Certification Courses (5 hours each). Similar offerings are repeated in FY26, adding an option year for continuity. FY27 includes an increase in courses, notably with three offerings for the Wilderness add-on and three Re-Certification sessions.
The document also includes placeholders for the number of students, estimated course dates, unit prices, and subtotals, but does not provide specific financial figures. The total contract value is stated as $0.00, suggesting this is a preliminary overview pending further financial arrangements.
Overall, the document serves as a structured overview of training opportunities that can be funded through government RFPs or grants, emphasizing the commitment to ongoing education and credentialing in the field.