RFQ FA301626Q7037 BPA Emergency Care Textbook Packages.pdf
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This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure Emergency Care Textbook Packages and associated digital materials for medical training courses.
The solicitation (FA301626Q7037) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Medical Education Training Campus (METC) at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. The requirement supports the Army's Combat Medic Specialist Training Course (CMSTC) and the Air Force's Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (AMSA) course. The Government seeks brand-name-only textbook packages authored by Limmer and O'Keefe, published by Pearson Education, Inc., specifically the 15th Edition Emergency Care series. The BPA will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with a period of performance from approximately July 22, 2026, through July 21, 3031 (five years). Projected annual quantities include 7,140 Army textbook packages plus 20 instructor materials, and 1,600 Air Force textbook packages plus 60 instructor materials. Delivery is FOB Destination to DHA J-7 Logistics, with completion required within 14 days of order receipt. The Government will evaluate quotes using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria and may establish multiple BPAs. This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 513130 (Book Publishers) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Quoters must be registered in SAM at submission and award. Questions are due by June 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT, and quotations are due by June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Vendors should submit quotes via email to the Contract Specialist (Jill Van Plew) and Contracting Officer (Charles Rhea), with reference to the solicitation number and "Emergency Care Textbook BPA Quote" in the subject line.
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| Amendment 1 - Contractor Questions and Government Responses Solicitation FA301626Q7037.pdf | ||
| Atch 1 Description of Agreement.docx | DOCX document | |
| Atch 4 RFO 52.212-1 Addendum.pdf | ||
| Atch 5 RFO 52.212-2 Addendum.pdf | ||
| Atch 2 BPA Price List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Atch 3 Provisions and Clauses.pdf |
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation FA301626Q7037 Emergency Care Textbook Packages Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
Medical Education Training Campus (METC) June 2026
• This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with
Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) (https://www.acquistion.gov – FAR Overhaul) Parts 12 & 19. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this announcement. Any amendments to this RFQ will be publicized through this same website. Amendment(s) must be acknowledged, signed, and submitted along with the quotes. It is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure their quotation and all its data is complete, timely, and submitted in accordance with this RFQ.
• Solicitation number FA301626Q7037 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Medical Emergency Care Textbooks and associated Digital Materials packages. The Government will evaluate quotes based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The Government intends to evaluate the complete quotes and establish multiple 5-year firm-fix priced Blanket Purchase Agreements (starting approximately 22 July 2026 through 21 July 3031) based on the initial submissions without conducting interchanges (INs); therefore, each quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to hold INs if determined by the Contracting Officer (CO) to be necessary during the evaluation, or when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government set forth by FAR 52.212-1(d). Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between CO and the quoters that may address any aspect of the quote, and may or may not, be documented in real time. Quoter responses to the INs will be considered in making the order selection decision. Interchanges may be conducted with one, some or all quoters as the government is not required to conduct interchanges with any and/or all quoters responding to the RFQ.
• This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside acquisition under the North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) of 513130 – Book Publishers, PSC 7610 Books and Pamphlets, and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
• Notice to Quoters/Suppliers: The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this RFQ, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a contractor for any cost.
• This requirement is in support of Medical Training Campus (METC) JBSA, TX 78264 for
Brand Name Only Emergency Care Textbook and associated Digital Materials packages curriculum for the Army’s Combat Medic Specialist Training Course (CMSTC) and Air Force Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (AMSA) course curriculum as follows:
https://www.acquistion.gov/ http://www.acquisition.gov/
Table 1 – Brand Name Only Emergency Care Textbook & Digital Materials Packages Period of Performance ~22 July 2026 through 21 July 3031
(See BPA Price List, Attachment 2) End User Components
Projected Number Ordered
(per Ordering Year)
Projected Delivery Dates
Army
Emergency Care Package containing, 15th Edition, ISBN: 9780135597330, authored by Limmer and O'Keefe, published by Pearson Education, Inc. containing:
• Emergency Care Textbook, 15th Edition
• Emergency Care Workbook, 15th Edition
• Emergency Care Review Plus App, 15th
Edition
1,785 each per Call/ 7,140 each year
November, February, May, and Aug
Army
Emergency Care Print Textbook and Online Access to Instructor Materials 15th Edition, ISBN: 9780135350683, authored by Limmer and O'Keefe, published by Pearson Education, Inc.
20 each year 1 time purchase per year
Air Force
Emergency Care Textbook Package 15th Edition, ISBN: 9780135588147, authored by Limmer and O'Keefe, published by Pearson Education, Inc. containing:
• Emergency Care Textbook, 15th Edition
• MyLab BRADY, 15th Edition
• EMT Review Plus App, 15th Edition
400 per Call/ 1,600 per year.
November, February, May, and Aug
Air Force
Emergency Care Print Textbook and Online Access to Instructor Materials 15th Edition, ISBN: 9780135350683, authored by Limmer and O'Keefe, published by Pearson Education, Inc.
60 per year 1 time purchase per year
• BPA Price List (Attachment 2). Contractors shall complete and return the BPA Price List, which shall include the unit, extended and total prices for each CLIN in the lists. Note: Quotes should include the Quoter's best prices inclusive of all discounts, as there may not be another opportunity to offer further discounts.
• Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes—will be handled in accordance with RFO 52.212-1(c).
• Delivery or Performance:
• FOB: Destination
• Inspection & Acceptance: By the Government
• Place of Delivery: DHA J-7 Logistics
Attn: Mr. Ryan Hoff Acquisitions Lead 2220 Wheelright, Building 4194, Bay E JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234
• Delivery/Completion 14 days after receipt of Call (Order) (ARO).
• Mandatory Registrations. To be eligible for award, the Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting a quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.
Eligible firms must qualify as a small business concern under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract for this procurement.
• Independent Consultation with Government Officials. Consultations concerning the project requirements with Government officials are strictly prohibited since evaluation of quotations will be based on the requirements stated in this RFQ. Industry generated questions regarding the technical requirements, coordination, and/other interpretation of RFQ requirements during the solicitation phase must be submitted via email and directed to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer prior to the closing date below.
• RFQ POCs:
• Contract Specialist: Jill Van Plew, jill.van_plew@us.af.mil
• Contracting Officer: Mr. Charles Rhea, charles.rhea.1@us.af.mil
• RFQ Questions: Vendor questions in relation to this RFQ shall be submitted in-writing via email to the POCs listed below and no later than 23 June 2026; 10:00 AM CDT or sooner.
• Please reference “RFQ FA301626Q7037 Emergency Care Textbook BPA Questions” in the subject line of the email.
• Responses to questions will be posted by the Government on the SAM.gov, contracting opportunities website after all questions are received.
• Questions submitted after this date/time will not be considered.
• Quotes Due: To be considered timely the Vendor’s quotation, in response to this RFQ, shall be submitted in-writing via email to the listed POCs above no later than 30 June 2026; 10:00 AM CDT (or sooner if possible) Please reference “RFQ FA301626Q7037 Emergency Care Textbook BPA Quote” in the subject line of the email.
5 Attachments:
1. Description of Agreement
2. BPA Price List
3. Provisions & Clauses
4. RFO 52.212-1 Addendum, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
5. RFO 52.212-2 Addendum, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:jill.van_plew@us.af.mil mailto:charles.rhea.1@us.af.mil
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