Combat medicine and technical rescue training

The United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa is soliciting quotes for Combat Medicine and Technical Rescue Training services at Aviano Air Force Base in Italy. The procurement consists of two training components: an NREMT-P refresher course for 10 participants scheduled for September 15-19, 2025, and Technical Rescue training for 18 participants from September 22-26, 2025. The comprehensive 10-day program is designed for Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and supporting medical personnel from the 57th Rescue Squadron, requiring contractors to provide specialized medical training including tactical combat casualty care, trauma management, rope rescue techniques, and confined space operations using fresh human tissue and live tissue training simulation aids. Contractors must be accredited by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as a Live Tissue Training provider and demonstrate technical capability, competitive pricing, and strong past performance. The solicitation was amended to extend the quote submission deadline to August 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, with quotes to be submitted via email to specified government contacts.

The solicitation includes a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside designation with a size standard of $16.5 million under NAICS code 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction). No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation. The government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price purchase order to the vendor providing the most advantageous quote, evaluated on a Best Value basis with Technical, Price, and Past Performance factors carrying equal weight. The training will accommodate up to 18 total participants across both courses, with the NREMT-P component serving 10 personnel and the Technical Rescue training serving 18 Air Force Special Operators. All training activities will be conducted at Aviano Air Force Base, Italy, with contractors required to provide all necessary medical equipment, supplies, and qualified instructors to deliver 60 hours of continuing medical education credits in accordance with the 8th edition Pararescue Medical Operations Handbook.