Q--This contract is for the Anesthesia Department at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, MD.

The Healthcare Acquisition Activity-JTF CapMed in Bethesda, Maryland, plans to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract valued at $190,242 to Joseph M. Helms, MD, A Professional Corporation, operating as Helms Medical Institute. This contract is for the provision of Battlefield Acupuncture Refresher Training, specifically designed as an advanced refresher course to maintain consistency with the initial training protocol. The procurement follows the streamlined solicitation procedures under FAR Part 12.603(a)(3)(i), recognizing that only one responsible source is reasonably available to deliver this specialized training. Helms Medical Institute is uniquely qualified as the sole accredited provider with the capability to enhance skill development in scalp acupuncture, auriculotherapy, and rapid treatment techniques associated with battlefield acupuncture, including the integration of piezoelectric stimulation. Training will employ the CAT Walk-In Tent System and CAT Air Units to simulate conditions of moderate altitude, ensuring realism in the learning environment. This contract supports the Anesthesia Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, highlighting the importance of maintaining advanced battlefield acupuncture skills within a military medical context.