FA002126EW001 Surgical Skills Sources Sought Notice 9 Dec 2025.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Surgical Skills 2026 - FA002126EW001

Potential NAICS Code:

611699 – All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction / Small Business Size Standard: $16.5M 611310 – Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools / Small Business Size Standard: $34.5M

PSC: U099 – Education/Training, Other

1. Introduction

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government. The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified sources capable of providing non-personal support services for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Special Operations Center for Medical Integration (SOCMID) and Surgeon General, located in Birmingham, Alabama. This notice serves as an effort to conduct thorough market research to determine if there are capable sources beyond the incumbent.

2. Background

SOCMID conducts a two-week Surgical Skills Training Program for Pararescue (PJ) and Special Operations Independent Duty Medical Technician (SO IDMT) personnel 12 times annually. This program ensures that trainees are prepared to deliver lifesaving care in combat and remote environments. The requirement focuses on providing administrative and logistical support to embed these military medical trainees into a Level I civilian trauma hospital.

Previous Efforts:

• FA441721P0040, Sole Source – University of Alabama at Birmingham (0DV74)

• FA441716PR026, Sole Source – University of Alabama at Birmingham (0DV74)

3. Scope of Requirement

The contractor shall furnish all required management oversight, personnel, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to coordinate, document, and sustain training operations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with Level I trauma hospital staff to embed trainees into surgical and emergency care environments.

• Providing administrative support to ensure smooth execution of training rotations.

• Documenting training activities and maintaining records in accordance with Government requirements.

• Sustaining training operations through logistical and management support.

4. Place of Performance

Support services shall be performed within a Level I trauma hospital located within 25 miles of the training site in Birmingham, Alabama, ensuring exposure to the highest acuity surgical and emergency care environment.

5. Requested Information

Interested parties are invited to submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates an ability to meet the stated requirements. Include the following elements:

• Company name, address, and point of contact information.

• Company CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and System for Award Management

(SAM) expiration date

• Business size and socioeconomic status under NAICS 611699 (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).

• Relevant experience providing medical training support or administrative services in hospital or trauma care environments.

• Past performance references (contract numbers, agencies, points of contact).

• Ability to perform work in accordance with the attached PWS.

• Any comments or recommendations regarding the draft requirement.

6. Submission Details

Responses shall be limited to 5 pages or fewer and submitted electronically in PDF format. Late responses may not be reviewed.

• Due Date: 26 December 2025 at 0800 CST

• Submission Email: erin.willcox.1@us.af.mil and lacey.shalenko@us.af.mil

• Subject Line: FA002126EW001 Response – Surgical Skills, CAGE Code

7. Other Information

The reference number for tracking purposes only is FA002126EW001 and shall be used to reference any written responses to this SSN. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.

8. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) is defined and discussed in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest. It is critical for the Government to assess any potential OCI issues as early as possible for an acquisition to allow ample time to evaluate and address potential organizational conflicts prior to contract award.

mailto:erin.willcox.1@us.af.mil mailto:lacey.shalenko@us.af.mil

Respondents are requested to identify any potential organizational conflicts and provide a mitigation plan, if applicable.

9. Disclaimer

This notice is for market research only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information

Attachments:

1. Draft PWS – Surgical Skills