10th SFG Advanced Cold Weather Training

Open Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
A052607
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Polebridge, Montana 59928, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Hood is seeking sources, on behalf of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), for winter warfare training support, with capability statements due November 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (corrected by Amendment 01). The Government intends to award on a sole-source basis to Tyler's Backcountry LLC under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and services (Part 12 and 6.103-1, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)). The Set Aside line lists Total Small Business, while the notice text encourages large and small businesses to respond. This is not an RFQ. Responses must show clear and compelling evidence of the ability to provide the training and facilities, and generic capability statements or unilateral expressions of interest will not be considered.

The PWS describes a firm-fixed-price effort covering AIARE 1 and 2 courses, backcountry snowmobile mentorship, instructor certification, and winter warfare tactics, including night navigation. Performance occurs in Steamboat Springs, CO, from 1 to 19 December 2026, and near Polebridge, MT, from 8 to 26 February 2027. Support covers up to 40 personnel near Polebridge and lodging and land access for up to 20 students near Steamboat Springs, at designated alternate sites where the vendor maintains legal authorization and operational control.

Required personnel include one lead instructor with AIARE Professional certification and over 10 years of experience, AIARE Pro 2 mechanized course leader credentials, BPR Certified Special Defense Vehicle trainer/mechanic certification, and night vision capability. Instructor-to-student ratios are 1:3 (SMIC: 20 students; IWOC: 40 students). Security requirements include AT Level I, OPSEC awareness, IA/IT certification, TARP training, and iWATCH briefing. Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan within 30 days of award, an OPSEC SOP/plan within 90 days, and proof of insurance at award.

No budget or award value is stated. The applicable NAICS code is 611699 and the PSC is U099. Capability statements go to Joni Wardosky (joni.n.wardosky.civ@army.mil) and Becky Hensch (rebecca.s.hensch.civ@army.mil).

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

Amendment 01- corrected the closing time to say 1600/4pm.

This is a sources sought notice ONLY. The U.S. Government currently intends to award a contract on a SOLE SOURCE basis but is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement to support a competitive procurement. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this source sought. The regulatory authority for the contemplated sole source procurement is the use of simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and commercial services in accordance with RFO Part 12 and RFO 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The statutory authority at 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).

The proposed sole source vendor is Tyler’s Backcountry LLC. Tyler’s Backcountry LLC provides proprietary training that bridges the gap between civilian advanced avalanche education and military warfare application. They will provide AIARE 1 & 2 courses, backcountry snowmobile mentorship, and instructor certification on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of winter warfare including advanced technics/skills and night navigation to meet training requirements.


Please note that this notice is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ); however, any response to this notice must show clear and compelling evidence that the company can provide the required training and facilities. Responsible parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services no later than 16:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on November 11, 2026. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Joni Wardosky at joni.n.wardosky.civ@army.mil and Becky Hensch at rebecca.s.hensch.civ@army.mil .


Merely expressing interest in this procurement will not fulfill the requirements of this notice. The Government will not consider generic capability statements or unilateral expressions of interest. In response to this notice, provide the following:
1. Company Information: Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business).
2. Interest in Competing: Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement.
3. Capability and Experience: Information in sufficient detail that will facilitate making a capability determination for the ability to teach the training and provide the necessary. Interested vendors should demonstrate the ability to teach all of the following: American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, Snowmobile Instructor Course, Backcountry Snowmobile Mentorship to the military for winter warfare including, advanced techniques and skills, and training in low and no light.

Update #1 ·

This is a sources sought notice ONLY. The U.S. Government currently intends to award a contract on a SOLE SOURCE basis but is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement to support a competitive procurement. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this source sought. The regulatory authority for the contemplated sole source procurement is the use of simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and commercial services in accordance with RFO Part 12 and RFO 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The statutory authority at 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).

The proposed sole source vendor is Tyler’s Backcountry LLC. Tyler’s Backcountry LLC provides proprietary training that bridges the gap between civilian advanced avalanche education and military warfare application. They will provide AIARE 1 & 2 courses, backcountry snowmobile mentorship, and instructor certification on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of winter warfare including advanced technics/skills and night navigation to meet training requirements.


Please note that this notice is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ); however, any response to this notice must show clear and compelling evidence that the company can provide the required training and facilities. Responsible parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services no later than 16:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on November 11, 2026. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Joni Wardosky at joni.n.wardosky.civ@army.mil and Becky Hensch at rebecca.s.hensch.civ@army.mil .


Merely expressing interest in this procurement will not fulfill the requirements of this notice. The Government will not consider generic capability statements or unilateral expressions of interest. In response to this notice, provide the following:
1. Company Information: Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business).
2. Interest in Competing: Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement.
3. Capability and Experience: Information in sufficient detail that will facilitate making a capability determination for the ability to teach the training and provide the necessary. Interested vendors should demonstrate the ability to teach all of the following: American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, Snowmobile Instructor Course, Backcountry Snowmobile Mentorship to the military for winter warfare including, advanced techniques and skills, and training in low and no light.

Files

File Type Posted
1. PWS_CWT_Training FINAL.pdf PDF

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