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This sole source justification supports the requirement generated for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Readiness Directorate (AFCEC/CX). The Contracting Activity is the 772d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS)/PKD, 139 Barnes Avenue Suite 1 Tyndall AFB FL 32403.

This acquisition is for the purchase of certification and training curriculum textbooks from Jones and Bartlett Learning, LLC.

(Cage Code 08EQ2). This individual Justification and Approval (J&A) document is being issued to gain approval in order to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP) purchase order in support of the Air Force Fire & Emergency Services (AF F&ES) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program.

This acquisition is a new Enterprise purchase for the USAF in support of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center.

ITEM NAME QUANTITY

BU- AF DOD EMR 7e Premier - Fisdap Bundle 200 each

BU- AF DOD EMT 12e Premier - Fisdap Bundle 516 each

The DAF F&ES EMS program requires all firefighters to have a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification. The Department of the Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-2001, Fire and Emergency Services Program, Para 3.5.6.1, states that The Air Force Surgeon General directs medical services on the installation. The Fire & Emergency Services Program responsibilities and oversight are outlined in AFI 44-102, Medical Care Management. In addition, Strategic Message dated 14 September 2018 states National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is the agreed upon enterprise level of certification. To obtain a certification, an application process must be accomplished that includes completing an education course, psycho-motor skills evaluations, and a fee associated cognitive exam

The 12th Edition, AAOS Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, he 7th Edition and the AAOS Emergency Medical Responder aligns with current medical standards and incorporates evidence-based medical concepts to ensure students and instructors have accurate, insightful interpretation of medical science as it applies to pre-hospital medicine today.

Based on the National EMS Education Standards and the CPR/ECC Guidelines, the 12th Edition offers complete coverage of every competency statement with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures students' comprehension and encourages critical thinking. New cognitive and didactic material is presented, along with new skills and features, to create a robust and innovative EMT training solution.

This text gives students real-world context to apply the knowledge gained in the chapter, clarifying how the information is used to care for patients in the field, and pushing students to engage in critical thinking and discussion. In addition to the textbook, the Navigate 2 Premier Edition unlocks a complete audio book, Assessment Center, and dashboard that reports actionable data. This on-line access is only offered by Jones & Bartlett as a customized package with the textbook. Finally, this complete package comes with a FISDAP testing program;

presenting similar exam styles to students that mirror the National Registry of Emergency Technicians cognitive exams.

The textbooks are available in the commercial marketplace and meet the definition of commercial items as defined by FAR 2.101: Any item, other than real property, that is of a type customarily used by the general public or by non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes, and has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public.

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The value of each 7th edition Emergency Medical Responder textbook is The total quantity of textbooks to be purchased under this purchase order is . The total value of this acquisition is Expected appropriations to be used for the purchase of the vouchers will be Operations and

Maintenance (O&M) funds. The type of O&M funds are from USAF (3400).

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by AFFARS 5313.501, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

Jones & Bartlett Learning is a world-leading provider of instructional, assessment, and learning-performance management solutions for the secondary, post-secondary, and professional markets. Their comprehensive print and digital solutions combine authoritative content with innovative technology to help educators teach more effectively and students learn more efficiently.

For more than 30 years, their commitment to personalized service has allowed them to develop the highest quality learning solutions across a broad range of fields, including nursing, public health, health administration, health professions, computer science, and more. Jones & Bartlett provides up-to-date, authoritative content written by today's thought leaders, for educators, students, and professionals to foster their lifelong learning.

A Notice of Intent to award this sole source acquisition to Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. was posted on the Government Point of Entry (www.beta.sam.gov) on xxxx 2025 for a period of x days to allow for maximum responses. The notice also allowed potential providers the opportunity to state their interest in the requirement as well as propose alternative solutions that may meet the Governments needs. No interest or responses were received.

The Contracting Officer will utilize the factors described in FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) to determine that the price offered is fair and reasonable.

Market research was conducted using the http://dsbs.sba.gov website and the General Services Administration (GSA) e-library. Each result yielded Amergreen Inc, a small woman owned business being capable of providing the requirement, however it does not offer the customized program.

Additionally, Additionally, Jones and Bartlett Learning, LLC provided a letter stating that they are the sole provider of this requirement.

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The Jones and Bartlett Learning AAOS curriculum for the Emergency Medical Services program courses, Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Care Emergency Medical Technician, has provided extremely successful pass rate data for the required certifications. Current Department of the Air Force F&ES pass rates are at 93% while using the Jones and Bartlett Learning curriculum; The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians recommended pass rate is 70%.

To date, no other sources have written to express an interest. Therefore, proposed contractor's address is Jones and Bartlett, LLC, 5 Wall Street, Burlington, MA 01803. The requirement will be posted on the Government Point of Entry. Any proposals received will be considered.

When other sources can provide the customized curriculum, future requirements will then be competed against those sources. In addition, the Air Force will continue to conduct market research to determine if other vendors have the capability when it is time to procure this effort again.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.