Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Exam

The U.S. Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Sam Houston is seeking training instructor services to prepare twenty-five Environmental Scientist and Engineering Officers to pass the Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Exam. The procurement is currently structured as a potential sole-source contract, but the agency is conducting a sources sought notice to explore competitive options. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) requires a comprehensive five-day classroom training program covering twelve core competency areas including wastewater management, vector control, disaster planning, OSHA requirements, and various environmental health disciplines. Evaluation criteria will likely include vendor capabilities, relevant experience, business size status, and socioeconomic certifications. Interested vendors must submit their response by 12:00 PM CST on March 14, 2025, via email to the contract specialist Osvaldo Vela.

The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 611691 with a small business size standard of $12.5 million. The intended sole-source contractor is Saraniecki Institute for Nutrition & Environmental Health, Inc. (SINEH), specifically represented by Walter Saraniecki. The training will be delivered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, with a goal of achieving an 80-84.6% first-time exam pass rate, which is significantly higher than the typical 35% industry standard. The contract includes providing a 460+ page workbook, conducting daily training from 0800-1630, and maintaining an 80% satisfaction rating on course evaluations. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, historical cost analysis suggests potential government savings of $64,548 by conducting on-base training versus sending personnel to off-site instruction.