Comprehensive Information, Medical and Security Assistance Support Services for International Travelers

The U.S. Forest Service seeks support services for all its international travelers on assignment outside the United States. In addition to comprehensive medical and security emergency assistance, including medical and political evacuation services to supplement what may be provided by the U.S. Department of State. The services should include consolidated and up-to-the-minute information resources and alerts available prior to and during a trip to support and promote sound choices leading to the greatest levels of health and safety for Agency staff while traveling internationally. There are approximately 1000 annual trips. The U.S. Forest Service seeks services that require very little maintenance on behalf of USFS staff, and which are managed such that there are few administrative barriers related to enrollment, verification of eligibility for services, and action initiated and followed through on emergency mitigation, response and resolution.

The resulting contract type will be a firm-fixed price Indefinite Quantity-Indefinite Delivery contract. Multiple awards may be made. The contract will include a base period plus four option periods. Minimum guarantee is $1,000.00 and overall maximum is $800,000.00 over the life of the contract.

The solicitation should be posted on or before 4/1/2014.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 624230, and the size standard is $6.5 million annually.

The point of contact for information regarding this solicitation is Cassandra Carey at 404-347-3975 or cncarey@fs.fed.us