Emergency Preparedness First Aid Training, Services, and Supplies
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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 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is soliciting quotes for Emergency Preparedness First Aid Training, Services, and Supplies. This acquisition, issued as an RFQ (RFQ-NIAID-2261915-1), will support NIAID personnel at its Maryland and Montana campuses. The requirement is for full and open competition, unrestricted, with quotes due by June 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
NIAID requires comprehensive emergency preparedness services, including:
- First Aid Kit Inspection and Refill: Annual service for 30 first aid kit units at the Maryland Campus.
- First Aid/AED Combo Class: 12 sessions (15 students max per session) at the Maryland Campus.
- Stop the Bleed Class: 1 session (25 students max) at the Maryland Campus.
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC): 2 sessions at the Maryland Campus and 2 sessions at the RML MT Campus.
All training sessions must be conducted in-person, and successful participants must receive proof of certification. The contractor will also assist in promoting training sessions to NIAID staff upon request.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, awarded under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period from the date of award, plus four 12-month option years. The SOW specifies a base period starting August 1, 2025, through August 1, 2029, with options.
- NAICS Code: 611430, Professional and Management Development Training.
- Set-Aside: Full and open competition, unrestricted (no small business set-aside).
- Quote Due Date: June 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST.
- Published Date: May 29, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible contractor based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer.
Special Requirements
- The contractor must be an American Heart Association (AHA) Authorized Training Site and an ECSI Training Center.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in CPR/AED and First Aid training.
- Instructors must meet specific certification and experience requirements, including AHA BLS Instructor status, EMT-B or higher certification, and NIH PIV badge with physical access authorization.
- First Aid kits must include windlass-type tourniquets recommended by Co-TECC, and training must incorporate their use.
Submission Instructions
Quotes must include all service terms, conditions, and exclusions. Vendors are invited to include past performance references. Submissions must address all minimum service requirements listed in the Statement of Work and include the DUNS number and all additional required documents. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.
Offers should be emailed to Tasha Lee at tasha.lee@nih.gov. The subject line must reference Solicitation number RFQ-NIAID-2261915-1. Questions should also be directed to Tasha Lee via email.