U--Basic/Advanced Mission Hoist Rescue SAR Mountain/Cliff/Swift-Water and O&I Hoist Maintenance Training

The New Mexico National Guard in Santa Fe requires specialized training in Basic and Advanced Mission Hoist Rescue operations, covering mountain, cliff, swift-water scenarios, and operator and inspector maintenance (O&I) for hoist equipment. This training is scheduled to begin on January 31, 2011. The government plans to award this contract as a sole source purchase order to Priority 1 Air Rescue Services, a small business, under FAR 6.302-1, as market research indicates no other vendors can provide this specific training. While this action is not a formal solicitation, companies with equivalent training capabilities are encouraged to submit their product specifications, past performance records, pricing, and delivery schedules for possible consideration in future requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 611699 and is managed by the Department of Defense’s W7NQ Uspfo Activity NM ARNG office, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. No official solicitation document has been issued for this requirement. The unique nature of the training, combined with the lack of alternate providers, directs the government towards a sole source procurement route to ensure critical mission readiness and specialized skill development for National Guard personnel.