USDA Forest Service - Comprehensive Information, Medical & Security Assistance Support Services for International Travelers
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12318725SS_JB0001
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 624230 Emergency and Other Relief Services
- PSC
- Q999 Medical- Other
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a comprehensive medical and security assistance support services contractor for international travelers, covering approximately 900 annual international trips and up to 5 long-term overseas assignees. The Sources Sought notice is part of market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing 24/7 medical and security emergency assistance, including medical and political evacuations, real-time travel information, emergency contact cards, and integrated web/mobile platforms. The evaluation criteria will focus heavily on technical capabilities, with key assessment areas including medical support services, security services, information systems, and past performance. Interested parties must submit a 5-page capabilities statement to Jessica.bane@usda.gov by December 18, 2024 at 1600ET, including company details such as CAGE code, SAM UEI, business size, and point of contact information. The evaluation will use adjectival ratings from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory and will require a program manager with a minimum of 5 years of international medical and evacuation services experience.
The contract opportunity does not have a specific small business set-aside and will be open to all qualified vendors in the Emergency and Other Relief Services NAICS category. The contract will span five years, with a base period from July 2025 to July 2026 and four one-year option periods through July 2030. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the government reserves the right to increase the contract's maximum value by 20%. The contractor must provide automated enrollment systems integrated with the government's ETS2 and Salesforce platforms, demonstrating technical sophistication and compatibility with existing infrastructure. Services will cover USFS employees, volunteers, and invitational travelers, with comprehensive requirements including air ambulance services, translation services, medication dispatch, security evacuation coordination, and detailed monthly reporting on system functionality and auto-enrollment verification.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
As part of its market research, the USDA Forest Service (USFS) is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exists an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing services to meet the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes.
This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of the Forest Service’s market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ.
Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which the Forest Service can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract based only on responses to this Sources Sought.
All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government reserves the right to ask follow-up clarifying questions to individual companies based on proprietary information submitted without posting those questions.
Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. The USDA Forest Service will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.
The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice in writing including a capabilities statement being sure to include any details of your company’s ability to provide services mentioned in the SOW and meet the Evaluation Criteria. Additionally, please provide the following information:
1. Company Name and Address
2. Cage Code
3. SAM UEI
4. Company business size by NAICS code
5. Small Business Type(s), if applicable
6. Point of Contact for questions and/or clarifications
7. Telephone Number and email address
8. Web Page URL (if applicable)
9. Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.
Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
Responses to this Sources Sought should not exceed 5 pages in length.
Please send responses with the subject heading: Sources Sought – International Programs Information, Medical and Security Assistance Support Services to Jessica.bane@usda.gov by 1600ET 18 December 2024. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable.
Current Award Information
Contract Number: 12318720D0002
Vendor: International SOS Government Services, Inc.
Award Amount: $1,501,000.00
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
As part of its market research, the USDA Forest Service (USFS) is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exists an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing services to meet the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes.
This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of the Forest Service’s market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ.
Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which the Forest Service can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract based only on responses to this Sources Sought.
All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government reserves the right to ask follow-up clarifying questions to individual companies based on proprietary information submitted without posting those questions.
Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. The USDA Forest Service will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.
The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice in writing including a capabilities statement being sure to include any details of your company’s ability to provide services mentioned in the SOW and meet the Evaluation Criteria. Additionally, please provide the following information:
1. Company Name and Address
2. Cage Code
3. SAM UEI
4. Company business size by NAICS code
5. Small Business Type(s), if applicable
6. Point of Contact for questions and/or clarifications
7. Telephone Number and email address
8. Web Page URL (if applicable)
9. Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.
Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
Responses to this Sources Sought should not exceed 5 pages in length.
Please send responses with the subject heading: Sources Sought – International Programs Information, Medical and Security Assistance Support Services to Jessica.bane@usda.gov by 1600ET 18 December 2024. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable.
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