Military Working Dog Training Support

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS) FOR MILITARY WORKING DOG TRAINING SUPPORT This notice is for planning purpose only and shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire the products or Services. The government is not liable for any cost incurred by interested parties in responding to this request for information. The purpose for this request is to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research). Industry is encouraged to respond with information not constrained by proprietary data rights. However, if proprietary data is included in your reply, please mark it appropriately. The following is brief synopsis of services but not all inclusive: BACKGROUND. Combatant Commands establish Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-EID) and expeditionary skills training requirements for deployment tasked Military Working Dogs (MWD) personnel. These are critical training requirements as Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) represents the number one threat to US and Coalition Forces. The United States Air Force (USAF) and its associated Major Commands (MAJCOMs) are chartered to organize, train, and equip forces to support overseas contingency operations (OCO). Based on emerging new MWD Area Security Operations (ASO) training, Headquarters Air Force Security Forces Center (HQ AFSFC) is forced to stand-up an MWD pre-deployment training venue. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. This is a non-personal services requirement in which the contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment (except designated government-furnished equipment) to stand-up the MWD pre-deployment training at Fort Bliss, TX. The contractor shall provide training personnel for the MWD Area Security Operations (ASO) and MWD Base Security Operations (BSO) training teams, who shall also provide for the care and handling of the MWDs, and medics, who shall provide medical attention for the MWD training teams. Senior Training Manager: This member shall have experience as an MWD Trainer with a minimum of 7 years of experience. Must be highly knowledgable with military training, programs and processes; possess solid computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office software. Cadre: These members shall possess MWD Trainer experience with forward deployed area of operation and knowledgeable of USAF SF expeditionary and combat skills operations within the last 5 years. Medic: Required continuing education for CME; Graduation from an accredited EMT-B certification program. Current, valid EMT-B license and certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or Texas State Licensure as an EMT-B. 3. Contractors are requested to provide the following information: a. Have you ever performed this type of service in the past? b. Give a brief description of same or similar services, customer contracts, phone numbers, dollar value, etc. c. How much lead time will you require to perform this service? d. Have you ever provided this service to the Government in the past? If so, what Government agency? e. Have you had or do you have a Federal Government Contract? f. What is your business size status to NAICS 611699? Primary Point of Contact.: Diana L. Taylor, contact@example.gov Secondary Point of Contact: 1Lt Son Nguyen, contact@example.gov Contracting Office Address: 1655 Selfridge Avenue Lackland AFB, Texas 78236-5253 United States