Emergency Medical Services in Panama
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Panama to support the Joint Security Cooperation Group-Panama (JSCG-P) and the Jungle Operation Training Course-Panama (JOTC-P). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks non-personal services to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) in designated areas of Panama, including the Panama Canal Zone, Colon, Cristobal Colon Aeronaval Base, and the highway between Panama City and Colon.
Key Requirements:
- JOTC-P Support: One dedicated ambulance on-site, 24/7, for ten 21-day rotations annually. Includes transport to Panamanian hospitals. Ambulance must be staffed with certified, bilingual (English/Spanish) medical personnel meeting US & Panamanian ALS EMS standards. Equipment must meet American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma guidelines.
- JSCG-P Support: On-call ambulance services within the Panama Canal Zone (Colon to Panama City) for up to 200 personnel. Services include emergency response, stabilization, and transport to Panamanian hospitals. Requires qualified bilingual medical staff and a 24/7 hotline.
- General Requirements: Provision of ambulances, medical supplies, medications, IT equipment, communications systems, patient tracking, medical liability insurance, and incidentals. Contractor personnel must meet Panamanian Ministry of Health standards, possess required certifications, and undergo specific training (CTIP, OPSEC, IWATCH, AT Level I, PII).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period with one 12-month option period.
- Service for JOTC-P begins NLT June 12, 2026.
- Service for JSCG-P begins ten days after contract award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 621910 (Emergency Medical Services), Size Standard $22,500,000.00
- Proposal Due Date: June 2, 2026, 09:00 AM (Eastern Time)
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offers will be evaluated on two factors: Technical Capability and Price. An 'Acceptable' rating is required for both factors to be considered for award. Technical capability will be assessed based on meeting minimum requirements, and price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Submission & Contacts
Offers must be submitted electronically via email by the due date. Verification of receipt is the offeror's responsibility. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda providing further instructions.
Primary Contact: Kevin Vijayan (kevin.vijayan.civ@health.mil) Secondary Contact: Albert Lee (albert.a.lee.civ@health.mil)