Sources Sought Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP).pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT/ REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

US Army Special Operations Command Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Training Materials and Access Vouchers Solicitation/RFI Number: H92239-27-Q-PEPP

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE, BUT RATHER A REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION (RFI) from industry that will allow the Government to identify interested sources capable of meeting the requirement. The information sought herein is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), invitation for bid (IFB), or as an obligation or commitment on the part of the Government to acquire any product or service. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of information submitted in response to the RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for any information submitted by respondents to this request. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not indicative of a full requirement. Should a requirement arise, the full requirement will be detailed in the solicitation.

The purpose of this RFI is to conduct comprehensive market research to identify interested, capable sources, authorized distributors, and potential small business entities capable of supplying proprietary American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) 5th Edition training publications and online examination vouchers.

The Special Warfare Medical Group (Airborne) provides critical medical qualification training for Special Operations Forces (SOF) medical personnel across all branches of the U.S. Military and Allied nations. In accordance with USSOCOM Manual 350-29, obtaining and maintaining PEPP certification is a mandatory qualification standard to perform medical duties and deploy in support of SOF operations.

Training and credentialing are administered via the Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) Course and the Special Operations Combat Medic Skills Sustainment Course (SOCMSSC) at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

The contractor shall provide all publications and digital access codes necessary to conduct Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) training. The anticipated period of performance is a 5-year ordering period from 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2031 (Base Year + 4 Option Years).

The estimated quantities required per period are as follows:

Period of Performance (PoP) Item Description

Estimated Quantity

Estimated Delivery Date

Base Year PEPP 5th Edition Provider Manuals (Textbooks)

210 Each 1 January 2027

Base Year PediaSkills™ PEPP 5th Ed. Online Access Vouchers

2,000 Each 1 January 2027

Option Year 1 PediaSkills™ PEPP 5th Ed. Online Access Vouchers

2,000 Each 1 January 2028

Option Year 2 PediaSkills™ PEPP 5th Ed. Online Access Vouchers

2,000 Each 1 January 2029

Option Year 3 PediaSkills™ PEPP 5th Ed. Online Access Vouchers

2,000 Each 1 January 2030

Option Year 4 PediaSkills™ PEPP 5th Ed. Online Access Vouchers

2,000 Each 1 January 2031

INTERESTED SOURCES CAPABLE OF FULFILLING THIS REQUIREMENT shall submit documentation addressing all required elements listed herein; providing only a reference to a website is unacceptable for purposes of this announcement and will not be considered or reviewed. All proprietary or corporate data received shall be clearly identified and shall be protected from release to sources outside the Government.

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to satisfy this requirement are invited to submit a response addressing the items below. Submissions must not exceed two (2) pages (excluding direct authorization letters or catalog sheets). Providing a web link in lieu of submitting specific documentation is unacceptable and will not be evaluated.

All responses must include:

A. Company Information

1. Corporate Details: Full business name, physical street address, corporate website, and Cage Code.

2. Entity Identifier: Unique Entity Identifier (SAM UEI)

3. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 and Supplier Performance Risk System

(SPRS).

4. Point of Contact (POC): Name, title, telephone number, and official email address.

5. Socioeconomic Status: Business size standard and socioeconomic designations under NAICS 513130 (Book Publishers) (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB/VOSB).

B. Federal Supply Schedule / GSA Inquiries

1. Does your company hold an active GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) or other Government- Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)?

2. If yes, please provide the contract number, expiration date, and applicable Special Item Numbers (SINs) (e.g., SIN 611430, SIN 511210, SIN 339940, or related book publishing/training categories).

3. Are the specific items requested (PEPP 5th Edition Provider Manuals and PediaSkills™ Online Access Codes) currently available on your GSA contract or schedule price list?

C. Capability Statement & Reseller Status

1. Manufacturer / Reseller Authorization: Is your company an authorized distributor or reseller of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for PEPP 5th Edition physical textbooks and the PediaSkills™ online examination vouchers? (Please attach written proof of authorized reseller status or verification from the AAP).

2. Volume Fulfillment: Does your company possess the capacity to reliably provide 2,000 active, verified PEPP 5th Edition PediaSkills™ digital vouchers annually in bulk according to the recurring course schedule?

3. Commercial Catalog / Price Model: Provide any standard commercial catalog numbers, ISBNs, or pricing structures associated with these items to assist the Government in validating market pricing.

Final Determination & Deadline

Provided no other interested sources with the verified capability to fulfill this requirement are identified, USASOC intends to pursue a Brand-Name Only acquisition utilizing simplified procedures.

Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Jonathan.long.civ@socom.mil. All responses must be received by 10:00 AM EST on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

Respondents are cautioned that due to file size limitations and email security protocols, there is a risk that correspondence may not be received. If receipt of your submission is not acknowledged within 24 hours of sending, please contact the Contracting Office at 910-908-9405 to verify.