Ohio Air National Guard Firefighter Medical Evaluations

The Ohio Air National Guard is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified medical organization to provide comprehensive annual medical evaluations for firefighter candidates and members at the Mansfield, Toledo, and Rickenbacker Air National Guard Bases. The evaluations must adhere to the standards set forth in the NFPA 1582-2022 edition and the U.S. Air Force Technical Implementation Guide (TIG) for the same year, following the specific examination schedule outlined in Attachment 3 of the TIG. The selected provider will serve as the official fire department physician, following guidance from NFPA 1582 Chapter 4 and related TIG chapters, and will also deliver post-infectious exposure care and testing in accordance with NFPA 1581-2021 standards on infection control. The scope includes compliance with evolving standards such as the proposed NFPA 1580, which aims to consolidate several NFPA standards into a unified document. The solicitation, titled "Ohio Air National Guard Firefighter Medical Evaluations," was posted on May 23, 2024, with a response deadline of July 12, 2024. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000 and is managed under NAICS code 928110, which pertains to federal government agencies involved in national security and emergency management. Interested organizations can find additional details and submit responses through the Ohio Buys portal. The contract aims to ensure that firefighter health assessments and post-exposure protocols meet rigorous national standards, supporting the safety and readiness of Ohio’s Air National Guard firefighting personnel.