Justification and Approval (JA) FASTC Emergency Services 28Jan2025.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document is for a bridge contract with Centerra Group to continue providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire services for the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) at Fort Barfoot near Blackstone, VA. The contract is a six-month bridge with two 90-day options, valued at $3,793,548.00, to allow sufficient time for the government to finalize a new solicitation. The current contract (19AQMM19D0075) expires on February 5, 2025, and Centerra Group is the incumbent contractor with an existing emergency medical and fire response license compliant with Virginia requirements.

The services include providing up to five fully equipped and staffed Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, two fire suppression vehicles, certified staff, and on-site clinic support for the State Department's security training personnel. The bridge contract is being pursued under an unusual and compelling urgency justification, as a disruption in emergency services could compromise personnel safety. Market research indicated limited alternative sources in the Blackstone, VA area, and changing vendors would require significant transition time for licensing, equipment transfer, and establishing a fully functional emergency response team.