24/7 Ambulance Personnel Staffing (Paramedic and EMT) – NTC Fort Irwin

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) in support of the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, CA. This notice is for market research purposes only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.

2.0 BACKGROUND & REQUIREMENT
The NTC requires contracted medical personnel to provide 24/7/365 Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) coverage. The requirement is for two (2) fully staffed ambulances located on post.

Staffing per Ambulance: One (1) Paramedic and one (1) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Government Furnished Property (GFP): The Government will provide the two (2) ambulances, all required medical equipment, and consumable medical supplies in accordance with FAR Part 45.
Accreditation: All contractor personnel must be fully licensed and accredited in accordance with the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) - San Bernardino County regulations.

3.0 INFORMATION SOUGHT FROM INDUSTRY
The Contracting Officer is seeking feedback from industry to understand commercial practices, capabilities, and optimal staffing models to fulfill this requirement. Interested vendors shall submit a Capability Statement addressing the following:

Company Information: Company name, UEI, CAGE code, point of contact, and socioeconomic status (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Small Business).
Staffing Approach & Headcount: Given that the Government requires two (2) ambulances staffed 24/7/365, describe your commercial practice for meeting this continuous schedule.

Specifically: How many total personnel/Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) do you estimate are required to sustain this operation without lapse in coverage, factoring in California labor laws, fatigue management, sick leave, and PTO...