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Austere Care and EMT Training

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Dec 19, 2025 · 20:34 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

The Army needs a small business to provide austere medical care certification and EMT training to 12 students.

Key Details

What exactly do they need? - The training must incorporate tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) and prolonged field care (PFC) to ensure personnel are prepared to operate effectively in resource-limited, high-threat environments. - The training must include instruction and evaluation aligned with the following objectives: SOFAMT Scope of Practice and Critical Skills Training, Certification Preparation Instruction, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and Prolonged Field Care.

What's the contract structure and timeline? - The period of performance is from January 12, 2026, to March 6, 2026.

How will they pick the winner? - The notice doesn't say.

When and how do you bid? - Interested vendors should submit a capability statement via email to the Primary and Secondary Points of Contact listed in this notice by December 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.
  • Has experience providing EMT and austere medical training in military or operational settings.
  • Has instructors with appropriate certifications and operational background.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.

Primary point of contact

Name
Duane Howell
Email
duane.j.howell.civ@army.mil

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