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Emergency Medical Services in Panama

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PANHCA-26-P-0000_031325Federal

Submission Closed05/14/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Government, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is conducting market research to identify qualified small and large businesses capable of providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Panama under a new requirement. The effort seeks responders for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services across designated areas including the Panama Canal Zone, specifically Colon, Cristobal Colon Aeronaval Base, the highway between Panama City and Colon, Panama City itself, and Panama Pacifico, with potential for changes as directed by the Government. The work is divided into two components: a dedicated 24/7 ambulance presence for 21 days during each of ten annual Jungle Operation Training Course sessions at Cristobal Colon Aeronaval Base, and on-call EMS support for the Joint Security Cooperation Group in the broader Panama Canal Zone. Medical transport will be directed to Hospital Cuatro Altos in Colon or to Panama Clinic or Hospital Nacional in Panama City based on the severity of injury, with Panama Clinic designated for all severe trauma cases. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 621910, Ambulance Services, with a size standard of $22,500,000, and the Government is particularly interested in small business concerns eligible under the 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business programs. Responses must include the business size status under NAICS 621910, a recommendation for any alternative NAICS code with supporting rationale, company name, UEI, CAGE code, contact information, and a technical capabilities statement, all submitted via email by 10:00 a.m. CST on May 14, 2026. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding, nor does submission guarantee future participation in any solicitation or award. Contract performance is expected to commence with a 12-month base period and one optional 12-month extension, with service initiation no later than June 12, 2026. Special requirements include adherence to Panamanian Ministry of Health standards, compliance with U.S. Department of Defense and Privacy Act regulations, mandatory background checks and security clearance access for all personnel, completion of OPSEC and Combating Trafficking in Persons training, submission of non-disclosure agreements, strict confidentiality of operational data, and identification of key personnel including a physician licensed in Panama

General Info

DOD seeks EMS providers in Panama, focusing on diverse small businesses, for 24/7 ambulance services.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W40M MRC0 West

NAICS

621910 - Ambulance Services

Place of Performance

TX, PAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Draft+PWS+for+Sources+Sought+Notice+05.11.2026.pdf

Sources+Sought+and+Synopsis.pdf

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 11

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/14/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W40M MRC0 West

Contacts2 people available

OfficeJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W40M MRC0 West

Office AddressJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

Contacts

Kevin Vijayan

contact@example.gov

Albert Lee

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Notice Type: Sources Sought and Synopsis for Market Research Purposes Only.

Synopsis:

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine if responsible small or large business sources exist capable of fulfilling the needs identified in this effort, for market research purposes only. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621910, Ambulance Services, with a corresponding NAICS Size Standard of $22,500,000. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a) Program, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) Procurement Program, HUBZone Program, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program concerns IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.203.

The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is seeking potential sources to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Panama. Services include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) EMS in designated areas in Panama. These areas include the Panama Canal Zone especially Colon, Cristobal Colon Aeronaval Base, the highway between Panama City and Colon, Panama City itself, and Panama Pacifico, but could change as required by the U.S. Government.

This requirement consists of two parts:

Jungle Operation Training Course- Panama (JOTC-P) (near Colon)- A dedicated ambulance that will be on site at the JOTC-P site (Cristobal Colon AERONAVAL base) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7) for 21 days for ten (10) courses a year to transport patients to Panamanian hospitals in either Colon (Hospital Cuatro Altos) or Panama City (Hospital Nacional or Panama Clinic) depending on the injury type. Panama Clinic will be used for all severe trauma injuries.

Joint Security Cooperation Group- Panama (JSCG-P) (near Panama Pacifico)- Area support within the Panama Canal Zone (from Colon to Panama City) that will provide on-call ambulance services for transportation of injured / ill personnel to Panamanian hospitals in either Colon (Hospital Cuatro Altos) or Panama City (Hospital Nacional or Panama Clinic) depending on the injury type. Panama Clinic will be used for all severe trauma injuries.

This is a new requirement.

Contractors responding to this sources sought notice are advised their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expense associated with preparation or participation in this research. Interested parties should e-mail responses to contact@example.gov by the date identified below.

Contractor responses should include:

The size of your business regarding NAICS code 621910 per the standard described in FAR Part 19.102 (FAR available at www.acquisition.gov).
If you believe this procurement action should be performed under a different NAICS code, please recommend an alternate NAICS code and the rationale for the alternate code.
Company name, UEI, CAGE, Contact information.
A technical capabilities statement.
Submit no later than 10:00 CST, 14 May 2026.

Contracting Office Address:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W), 2404 Stanley Road, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234

Place of Performance:

Designated areas in Panama.

Attachment: Draft PWS for Sources Sought Notice 05.11.2026