Tac-Med Manikins
ID: F2MTBG517A001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

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All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999)

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TRAINING AIDS (6910)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force's 502D Contracting Squadron, is conducting market research for the procurement of Tac-Med Manikins, which are essential for Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The requirement includes various types of manikins, such as Upper Trauma Trainers, Lower Patient Simulator Emergency Medical Trauma Trainers, and Female Modular Manikins, along with associated services like new equipment training and an annual repair program. These manikins will be utilized by approximately 900 trainees and instructors weekly during simulated combat scenarios, highlighting their critical role in military medical training. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with inquiries directed to Jack Caniglia at jack.caniglia.3@us.af.mil.

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    The 737TRG Basic Military Training (BMT) program requires various Tac-Med Manikins for Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training, specifically for scenarios in PACER FORGE, a simulated combat zone. Approximately 900 BMT trainees and instructors utilize these manikins weekly for practicing medical care and carrying techniques. The request includes six Upper Trauma Trainer Manikins, six Lower Patient Simulator Emergency Medical Trauma Trainers, and two Female Modular Manikins with left leg amputation. Additionally, the solicitation covers three days of on-site New Equipment Training for 16 trainees, an annual repair program for eight instances with a 10-business-day turnaround, and shipping to JBSA-Lackland, TX. Each manikin type has specific dimensions, weight, power supply, and material requirements, all featuring water resistance. The training ensures proper use and maintenance of the equipment, while the repair program covers all parts and labor.
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the procurement of realistic, durable, and technologically advanced Tac-Med Manikins for the 737TRG Basic Military Training (BMT) at JBSA-Lackland, TX. These mannequins are essential for Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training, particularly during the PACER FORGE simulated combat zone scenarios, where approximately 900 trainees and instructors participate weekly. The SOW details the acquisition of six Upper Trauma Trainer Manikins, six Lower Patient Simulator - Emergency Medical Trauma Trainers, and two Female Modular Manikins with left leg amputations. Additionally, the contractor must provide three days of new equipment training, an eight-instance annual repair program, and shipping to the specified address. The document also covers general requirements, including change management, warranties, a designated Site Program Manager, site maintenance, occupational safety and health, base fire regulations, hours of operation, inspection/acceptance criteria, and security requirements for personnel and vehicles.
    This government file, identified as ATTACHMENT 3 F2MTBG5174A001, concerns
    The document, identified as ATTACHMENT 4 F2MTBG5174A001, pertains to the procurement of TACMED MANNEQUINS for the 502 CONS/PKBB at JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236. This repeated listing indicates a clear focus on the acquisition of tactical medical mannequins, likely for training purposes within the Joint Base San Antonio Lackland facility. The document serves as a specific attachment within a broader government solicitation, emphasizing the detailed requirement for these specialized training aids.
    The Department of the Air Force's 502D Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland AFB is conducting market research for TacMed Manikins. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify contractors capable of supplying specific medical training manikins and related services, including Upper Trauma Trainers, Patient Simulators, Female Modular Manikins, New Equipment Training, an Annual Repair Program, and Shipping. The government is seeking information on product costs, whether vendors are small businesses (and their socio-economic concerns if applicable), if they have previously supplied military customers, and if they manufacture the items or obtain them from U.S. small businesses. Responses, which are strictly voluntary and for informational purposes only, are due via email by December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The RFI includes several attachments detailing the Statement of Work, salient characteristics, and specifications for the manikins.
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