Ambulance Simulator
ID: ambulance_simulatorType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedSep 23, 2024
$54K$53,950
AwardeeRESCUE SAFETY PRODUCTS LLC Denison TX 75021 USA
Award #:FA301624P0283
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure an ambulance simulator to enhance training for approximately 1,500 medics annually at Fort Cavazos, Texas. The procurement aims to address the current lack of simulated training facilities, enabling medics to practice essential skills such as loading and off-loading medical stretchers in a realistic environment. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that Air Force medics receive training comparable to their civilian and military counterparts, thereby improving overall service capacity. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes electronically by 4:00 PM CDT on September 10, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Autumn Perez Diaz at autumn.perez_diaz@us.af.mil or Laura Herring at laura.herring.2@us.af.mil.

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    The Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (AMSA) course is seeking to acquire a simulated ambulance to enhance training for approximately 1,500 medics annually. The current training environment lacks any simulated facilities, which hampers the learning experience compared to other military services. To comply with updated training requirements, medics must practice loading and off-loading medical stretchers. The AMSA program currently has only one stretcher and no ambulance for hands-on training. The request specifies a stationary ambulance simulator that fits under a 9-foot ceiling and accommodates a STRYKER ambulance cot, along with additional features like internal cameras, two-way audio, monitors, simulated medical equipment, and a flip-up bumper. Delivery should occur at JBSA Fort Sam Houston within eight weeks of the contract award. Contractors are required to provide an operating manual in English, including all necessary schematics and maintenance guidelines. This request underscores a significant need for improved training resources in the Air Force to ensure medics receive realistic training comparable to their civilian and military counterparts.
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA301624Q5215 issued by the federal government for procuring an ambulance simulator and associated delivery/installation services, targeted exclusively at small businesses. The RFQ details specific line items, including quantities and pricing structure, and stipulates that all quotes must be submitted electronically by 4:00 PM CDT on September 10, 2024. Important provisions include mandatory registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) and compliance with various federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. The contracting process emphasizes the government’s commitment to encouraging participation from small businesses, while also outlining clauses related to representation, certifications, and various statutory compliance requirements. The RFQ mandates that late proposals may only be accepted under particular circumstances, and it clarifies that contractors must also consider shipping costs within their bids. Overall, the solicitation supports the government’s objectives to enhance service capacity while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks for federal acquisitions.
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