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Request for Information: “Science Technology and Research Team (START)” Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Contract

ID: HT9425-25-RFI-START • Type: Sources Sought

Description

Please review attached RFI document for all information provided.

Background: The 59th Medical Wing (59MDW) Science and Technology (ST) office in support of Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Headquarters United States Air Force Surgeon General (HQ USAF/SG) is seeking information in the form of detailed capability statements and other documentation as requested below from Small Business, Section 8(a) vendors only with the potential to fully meet the requirements for technical and professional support services supporting the 59 MDW's Science Technology and Research Team (START) and Technical Clinical Team (TRCT) in accordance with the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statements (PWS) for the Base IDIQ Contract and the first Task Order to be issued immediately after Contract award.

The 59 MDW ST office advises and conducts clinical and translational research under the guidance of the Air Force Surgeon General (AF/SG), the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Air Force Chief of Staff, and the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD/HA) on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the Air Expeditionary Force and the health of Air Force (AF) personnel and beneficiaries. In order to support the required research, ST offices conduct translational research in the areas of emergency medical care, combat casualty care, force health protection, restorative medicine, clinical and rehabilitative medicine, and specialty centers.

This 59 MDW requirement includes technical and professional services in support of DHA and the Air Force Medical Service clinical and translational research activities in all capacities ranging from providing personnel services to developing research execution plans and protocols, including consultation, support, and/or execution services on all aspects of the Research and Development process from concept development through FDA approval and market/field introduction.

Potential vendor will support the 59 MDW with operations located within the continental United States (CONUS) and throughout Joint Base San Antonio in the following program areas: Expeditionary Medicine, Operational Medicine, Force Health Protection (FHP), Human Performance, En Route Care (EC), General Support Services, and Program Management.

Background
The 59th Medical Wing (59MDW) Science and Technology (ST) office, in support of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Headquarters United States Air Force Surgeon General (HQ USAF/SG), is seeking information from Small Business, Section 8(a) vendors to meet the requirements for technical and professional support services.

This initiative supports the 59 MDW’s Science Technology and Research Team (START) and Technical Clinical Team (TRCT). The ST office conducts clinical and translational research under the guidance of senior Air Force leadership on medical aspects related to the Air Expeditionary Force and health of Air Force personnel. The contract aims to enhance research capabilities in emergency medical care, combat casualty care, force health protection, restorative medicine, clinical and rehabilitative medicine, and specialty centers.

Work Details
The contractor will provide technical and professional services supporting DHA and AFMS clinical and translational research activities. This includes:
- Providing personnel services.
- Developing research execution plans and protocols.
- Offering consultation, support, and execution services throughout the R&D process from concept development through FDA approval to market introduction.
- Supporting operations within CONUS and Joint Base San Antonio in areas such as Expeditionary Medicine, Operational Medicine, Force Health Protection, Human Performance, En Route Care, General Support Services, and Program Management.
- Ensuring compliance with training requirements including Anti-Terrorism Level I Training, OPSEC Training, Information Assurance Training, HIPAA Training, MTF Orientation, Occupational Health assessments, and immunization requirements.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the continental United States (CONUS) and throughout Joint Base San Antonio.

Overview

Response Deadline
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Dec. 23, 2024, 11:52 a.m. EST
Set Aside
8(a) (8A)
Place of Performance
JBSA Lackland, TX 78236 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
20%
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Signs of Shaping
68% of obligations for similar contracts within the Defense Health Agency were awarded full & open.
On 12/23/24 Defense Health Agency issued Sources Sought HT9425-25-RFI-START for Request for Information: “Science Technology and Research Team (START)” Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Contract due 1/16/25. The opportunity was issued with a 8(a) (8A) set aside with NAICS 541714 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC AN14.
Primary Contact
Name
Lisa Wells Roark   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Douglas Medcalf   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) > ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY
FPDS Organization Code
97DH-HT9425
Source Organization Code
500183069
Last Updated
Feb. 1, 2025
Last Updated By
douglas.a.medcalf.civ@health.mil
Archive Date
Jan. 31, 2025