CPR_AED_FA_Certification BPA SSJ.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for simplified procedures for certain commercial items. The document details a follow-on Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the American Red Cross (ARC) for CPR/AED/First Aid training certification services for the 75 ABW (Air Base Wing) at Hill Air Force Base. The services include curriculum licensing, program guidance, quality assurance, certification issuance, instructor support and development, secure record management, certification activity reporting, and responsive customer support.

The justification emphasizes the need for a direct relationship with ARC as the established, nationally recognized certifying body that can meet specific DAFMAN 91-203/DAFMAN 32-1065 compliance requirements. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice and Request for Information on SAM.gov, confirmed that alternative vendors would introduce unnecessary complexity, costs, and potential compliance risks. The contracting activity is AFMC AFSC OLH/PZIOA, with the program focusing on training approximately 5,000 personnel annually, and the document is dated March 2023 with coordination and approval dates in May and July 2025.