HT0011-26-RFI-0242 METC RFI.docx

Defense Health Agency

HT0011-26-RFI-0242

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is being issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) is not at this time seeking quotes or proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

If a solicitation is released, it may be synopsized on System for Award Management (SAM) website, set-aside 100% to Small Business. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611430 and Product Service Code (PSC) is U008. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor both sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The results of this Market Research may contribute to determining the method of procurement.

1.1 Background: The Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) is the result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission legislation that required the military services co-locate, and where feasible, consolidate enlisted medical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The Army’s training was already located in San Antonio under the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) Academy of Health Sciences, now the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE). The Naval School of Health Sciences (NSHS) in San Diego, CA; NSHS in Portsmouth, VA.; Navy Hospital Corps School (NHCS) in Great Lakes, IL; and the 882nd Training Group (now the 59th Training Group) at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, moved to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The METC entered its initial operating capability on June 30, 2010, with radiologic technologist as the initial training course. Other courses were phased in throughout the rest of the year and the METC became fully operational capable September 2011. Since 2011, thirteen new facilities have been built, including three student dormitories and five instructional buildings. Other construction included a dining facility, fitness center, a Navy, and Air Force shared command building, and the METC Headquarters building. The METC’s footprint covers more than 1 million square feet and currently hosts 31 multi-service and 18 single-service plans of instruction, six of which train U.S. Coast Guard students and one course trains U.S. Marine Corps. In August 2014, METC was realigned under the newly established Defense Health Agency (DHA), and is currently, a direct reporting organization under the DHA’s Operations, Strategy, Plans and Analytics, Education and Training Directorate (J3/5/7).

1.2 Objectives: To instruct and help lead courses that perform technical and professional training. The courses encompass training Air Force, Army and/or Navy students.

1.3 Hours of operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.4 The DHA is seeking information from interested Contractors with the capability to instruct and help lead courses that perform technical and professional training. The courses encompass training in Air Force, Army and/or Navy students. And provide highly qualified, experienced personnel and services necessary to perform professional and engineering support as described in accordance with the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please be advised this is a draft PWS and is subject to change based on the information received from this RFI.

1.5 Delivery Period/Period of Performance: The anticipated period of performance will be for: one 12-month Base period, with four 12-month Option periods beginning in October 2026.

2.0 Requested Information:

The DHA is seeking the following:

2.1 Companies/Vendors who possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) needs.

2.2 If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

2.3 Do you have any additional comments or suggestions to improve the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS)? Are there any areas that are unclear? [please refer to Attachment (1)]

3.0 Responses:

3.1 Capability statements in Microsoft Word format are due no later than 8 June 2026 9:00 AM EST. Responses shall be limited to 25 pages and submitted via e-mail to lagrace.b.roberts-harvey.ctr@health.mil, Contract Specialist and linda.m.walker38.civ@health.mil, Contracting Officer. Please use the following title in your email subject line.

3.2. The Capability Statement shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

3.2.1. Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

3.2.2. In order for the Government to assess the market capability of your company or organization as to one or more aspects of the METC Instructor Training Support Services, draft PWS, please provide the following company information:

a. Company Name;

b. Unique Entity ID;

c. CAGE;

d. Applicable NAICS Codes;

e. Business size status and date of last certification;

f. Applicable GSA SINs [to include description of SIN product/service classification/description];

g. All Applicable Contract Numbers [i.e. GSA OASIS+, GSA Multiple Award Schedules, etc.] (This information is for Market Research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

4.3 Contractors will be required to be registered through the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 to be eligible for award of Government contracts.

4.4 Questions and Answers: All questions are required to be submitted NLT 12:00 PM EST on 1 June 2026. Answers to questions will be posted NLT 12:00 PM EST on 4 June 2026 unless otherwise stated via amendment to the RFI. All questions, comments, suggestions should be sent via e-mail to lagrace.b.roberts-harvey.ctr@health.mil, Contract Specialist and linda.m.walker38.civ@health.mil, Contracting Officer.

4.5 Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

5.0 Summary:

I. HOSPITAL CORPSMAN BASIC (HCB) COURSE.

The HCB Course prepares enlisted sailors to function as entry-level medical technicians in fixed and non-fixed medical facilities, performing duties to provide quality emergency, nursing and primary care procedures. The graduates shall demonstrate: the ability to comprehend, evaluate and apply information relevant to the role of a Hospital Corpsman; technical proficiency in entry-level skills required to fulfill the role of a basic Hospital Corpsman; and personal and professional behavior consistent with the expectations of a Navy sailor.

The HCB Course is an apprentice level curriculum that is grounded partly in the Emergency Medical Technician realm as well as generalized medicine and nursing skills. There is no civilian credentialing body or professional certification that encapsulates the scope and the role of a Navy Hospital Corpsman that can be used as a model for this course. The course provides requisite knowledge, as well as simulated and clinical training in various aspects of emergency, nursing, and primary care. Subjects include medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Tactical, Combat, Casualty Care (TCCC) as well as various aspects of nursing and primary patient care. Outcome-based practice and safety techniques are emphasized throughout the course. The HCB Course provides enlisted sailors basic knowledge of emergency medicine and nursing care. Graduates are awarded the following Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC):

Navy B-300-0010 Hospital Corpsman Basic (HM-0000) Navy B-300-0004 Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field Course (HM-ATF-0000)

This course consists of multiple courses delivered in a single phase which consists of knowledge and skills training. The contractor shall provide education and training through lecture, hands-on instruction and clinical practice, guided discussion, demonstration, e-learning materials, simulations, and skills laboratory practice. Practical and written examinations are used to assess students’ knowledge and skills.

II. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (MLT) COURSE.

The MLT Course prepares graduates to function as entry-level medical laboratory technicians. The graduates shall demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate information relevant to the role of the medical laboratory technician. They shall be technically proficient in all skills required to perform the duties of a laboratory technician and exhibit the desired ethical behaviors consistent with professional expectations for medical laboratory technicians.

The MLT Course provides education and training in the major disciplines of the clinical laboratory to include: clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, urinalysis, blood donor center operations, specimen collection and processing, and laboratory operations/management. Lectures, demonstrations, online materials, simulations, and laboratory practice are utilized throughout the course. This course provides graduates with knowledge and technical skills required to achieve medical laboratory technician entry-level competencies and meets basic requirements of the DoD Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP). The course prepares the laboratory technician to perform laboratory procedures at a medical treatment facility (MTF) under the supervision of a qualified laboratory technician/technologist. The course is divided into 2 phases and culminates in college credits that may be applied towards an associate degree. The graduates are eligible to take national certification exams as medical laboratory technicians and are awarded the following skills/job identifier based on Branch of Service:

Army: Military Occupational Specialty Code (68K) Navy: Navy Enlisted Classification Code (HM 8506)

The MLT Course is divided into Phase 1 training and Phase 2 training and culminates in earning Military Occupational Specialty Code (68K) for US Army personnel and Enlisted Classification Code (HM 8506) for US Navy personnel. The MLT Course is a two (2) phase course comprised of multiple courses. Historical data: Classroom/laboratory maximum class size is limited to 32 students. There are 9 iterations per fiscal year (new classes start every 5 weeks). Course length is 53 weeks. The MLT course of study consists of 11 courses under Phase 1 (1,040-hour course); Phase 2 consists of 2 courses (1,080-hour course) and a field training exercise (24-hour training exercise).

III. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (ST) COURSE.

The ST Course prepares graduates to function as entry-level surgical technologists in fixed and deployable medical facilities, performing duties to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures. The graduates shall demonstrate acceptable knowledge-based competencies, technical (psychomotor) proficiency in all skills required to fulfill the role of entry-level surgical technologist; and professional behaviors consistent with military/employer expectations and in accordance with National Standards for Surgical Technology.

The ST Course provides enlisted personnel from multi-services, selected civilians and foreign nationals with a basic knowledge of Surgical Technology. Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the medical team providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under the supervision of licensed medical personnel to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The ST Course provides both simulated and clinical training in various aspects of Perioperative care. The course consists of lectures, group activities, demonstrations, hands-on instruction and clinical practice, and may include computer-based or blended learning options. Practical exercises and computerized or written examinations are used to assess accumulation and retention of knowledge and skills. The instructional design for this course is a combination of Group Lock Step and Self- Paced. The graduates are awarded the following skills/job identifier based on Service component:

Air Force: L8AQJ4N131 01AA Surgical Service Apprentice Course (4N1X1) Army: 301-68D10 Operating Room Specialist (68D10) Navy: B-301-0033 Surgical Technologist (HM-8483)

The ST Course is required to obtain the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 8483, Surgical Technologist Certification. Historical data: Phase 1 (didactic [lectures]) is 344 hours which includes a capstone low fidelity appendectomy simulation requirement. Phase 2 (clinical) is 716 hours. Upon successful completion of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 students are required to sit for the Certified Surgical Technology examination to obtain ST certification. Classroom/laboratory maximum class size is limited to 80 students. There are 15 iterations per fiscal year (new classes start every 3 weeks). Course length is 26 weeks.

Phase I Surgical Technologist (ST) course:

Surgical Technologist is a single course to obtain Surgical Technologist Certification. It is a single 344-hour course which includes a simulated appendectomy test in an operating room setting.

Phase II Surgical Technologist (ST) clinical laboratory practice:

Surgical Technologist Phase I is 716 hours of clinical practice and testing to complete the Surgical Technologist (ST) certification course.

Surgical Technologist Certification Exam:

Upon successful completion of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the course, students shall take the Certification Exam (administered at JBSA–Fort Sam Houston, TX). Students who pass the exam shall be Certified Surgical Technologist.