Presolicitation Notice: Direct Curriculum Certification Services Hill AFB CPR/AED/FA FA820125R0007_Presolicitation
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Require a sole-source, 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with the American Red Cross to provide direct CPR, AED, and First Aid (FA) certification services for Hill Air Force Base. The 75 ABW maintains an in-house training program managed by government personnel, and a direct certifying body is essential to issue certifications and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable Air Force manuals (DAFMAN 91-203 and 32-1065).
The program does not seek innovative training methods or administrative support; the agency believes only the American Red Cross can meet current needs without delays or duplication of effort. Other sources may submit capability statements, but an award to ARC is expected. This is not a request for proposals, and no costs will be paid for responding.
Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, the American Red Cross (ARC), for a 5 year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for direct CPR/AED/FA certification services. This requirement is being solicited on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A). The 75 ABW operates a mature, in-house training program, managed and delivered directly by government personnel. A direct certifying body is essential to issue certifications and ensure ongoing compliance with Department of the Air Force Manuals (DAFMAN) 91-203 and 32-1065. The 75 ABW is not seeking innovative training methods or administrative support for this program. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency; however, based on the analysis of requirements, the Government does not believe that any sources other than the American Red Cross can meet the current needs without introducing unnecessary delays and a duplication of cost and effort. Therefore, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to American Red Cross. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS.
From Presolicitation posted on Aug 12, 2025Notice history
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