JRM Fire & Emergency Services EMT-Paramedic Training

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide a non-personal services contract for an accredited Paramedic Education and Training Program for the Joint Region Marianas Fire & Emergency Services (JRM F&ES) in Guam. The program aims to enhance emergency medical response capabilities by training firefighters to meet the latest National EMS Education Standards and achieve National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certification.

• Primary Objective 1: Train twenty (20) firefighters to complete an accredited paramedic education program, meeting or exceeding National EMS Education Standards, and become eligible for NREMT Paramedic certification. This includes didactic instruction (synchronous and asynchronous), skills labs, a minimum 168-hour clinical internship at US Naval Hospital Guam (including ER, ICU, Pediatrics, OB, OR), and a minimum 576-hour field internship/capstone on ALS ambulances supervised by certified paramedics.

• Primary Objective 2: Train four (4) certified JRM F&ES paramedics to become NAEMSE Level 1, Level 2, and Skills Instructor certified. This training will cover practical skills instruction methodology and ambulance field preceptorship, conducted in the U.S. or approved affiliate sites.

• Program must be CAAHEP-accredited and meet or exceed National EMS Education Standards.

• NREMT certification is the primary outcome measure.

• Specific certifications required: ACLS, PALS, AMLS, and NREMT Paramedic.

• Performance will be evaluated based on document reviews, training observation, and student outcome metrics.

• Key performance objectives include program compliance, internship completion, certification completion, NREMT exam participation, student completion rate (>=90%), instructor/preceptor certification (4 personnel), and adherence to schedule.

• Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months from the date of award.

• Place of Performance: Guam (Naval Base Guam, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, US Naval Hospital Guam) and approved CONUS training locations.

• Contractor must maintain CAAHEP accreditation.

• Contractor shall provide all personnel, curriculum, equipment, facilities, and management resources.

• Contractor personnel must be readily identifiable and comply with specific identification protocols.

• Contractor is responsible for ensuring personnel have valid Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIS) credentials for base access.

• Contractor must provide travel for up to two (2) personnel to Guam for terminal competency testing and proctoring.

• Contractor must comply with federal holidays and typhoon condition protocols.

• Contractor must provide full curriculum and materials, arrange an Assistant Medical Director, coordinate clinical affiliations, provide training equipment, conduct terminal competency testing, and conduct preceptor training.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for paramedic education and training services. The primary goal is to train twenty (20) firefighters to complete an accredited paramedic education program meeting or exceeding National EMS Education Standards, leading to National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification. Additionally, it includes training for four (4) certified JRM F&ES paramedics to become certified instructors in the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Levels 1, 2, and Skills Instructor courses. These trained paramedics will serve as practical skills instructors and ambulance field preceptors.

• Paramedic education and training for 20 firefighters.

• Instructor development and certification for 4 existing paramedics.

• Training must meet or exceed National EMS Education Standards and result in NREMT certification.

• Instructor training must align with NAEMSE Levels 1, 2, and Skills Instructor Course requirements.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is referenced for detailed requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all services.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but offer validity is 60 days from the offer due date.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 611519 has a size standard of USD 21,000,000.00.

• Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026, 11:00 AM.

• Submission Method: Email to Jason Perez (jason.q.perez.civ@us.navy.mil) and Patrick Collins (patrick.p.collins.civ@us.navy.mil). Hand delivery, postal mail, express mail, or fax are not accepted. Emails exceeding 10 MB may not be received.

• Questions Deadline: No later than five (5) calendar days before the submission due date, via email to the same contacts.

• Evaluation Factors: Price (completeness and reasonableness), Technical (understanding of requirements and ability to perform), and Past Performance (recent and relevant contracts).

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Attachments include a Performance Work Statement and a Wage Determination.

• Offerors must complete the SF 1449 and provide a technical narrative demonstrating capability and experience, including proof of CAAHEP accreditation, an execution plan, and evidence of similar contract performance. Past performance references are also required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific geographic areas. This document is crucial for contractors to understand the labor costs associated with performing contract work in the specified locations.

• Geographic Areas Covered: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands (Mariana and Northern Marianas Counties), and Wake Island (Wake Island Counties).
• Occupational Listings: Detailed lists of occupations with corresponding "OCCUPATION CODE", "TITLE", and "RATE".
• Fringe Benefits: A general statement indicating that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing. Specific details on Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays are provided later in the document.
• Footnotes: Numbered footnotes provide specific conditions or clarifications for certain occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Night Pay & Sunday Pay, Hazardous Pay Differential, Uniform Allowance).

Bidders must use this document to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. The wage rates listed are the minimums that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations and penalties. Bidders should pay close attention to the specific rates for the occupations they anticipate using and ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these minimums.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide an accredited Paramedic Education and Training Program for the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) in Guam, enhancing emergency medical response capabilities and ensuring personnel are trained to meet the latest National EMS Education Standards for pre-hospital advanced life support care.

• Objective #1: Train twenty (20) firefighters to successfully complete an accredited paramedic education program, leading to eligibility for and successful completion of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification. This includes didactic instruction (synchronous and asynchronous learning, skills labs), a minimum 168-hour clinical internship (at US Naval Hospital Guam or approved facilities), and a minimum 576-hour field internship/capstone on ALS ambulances.

• Objective #2: Train four (4) certified JRM F&ES paramedics to become certified as NAEMSE Level 1, Level 2, and Skills Instructor Course instructors and ambulance field preceptors. This requires hands-on training in the U.S. or approved affiliate sites.

• Successful NREMT certification is the primary validation of program competency.

• Training must meet or exceed National EMS Education Standards and CAAHEP/CoAEMSP requirements.

• Specific performance objectives include: accredited program delivery, didactic instruction completion, clinical internship completion (168 hours/student), field internship completion (576 hours/student), certification completion (ACLS, PALS, AMLS), NREMT exam participation, student completion rate, instructor/preceptor certification, CONUS hands-on training execution, program schedule adherence, timely reporting, and final program outcomes.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated twelve (12) months from date of award.

• Place of Performance: Primary locations include Naval Base Guam, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, and US Naval Hospital Guam. Approved CONUS training locations are also included.

• Contractor must provide services on federal holidays. Services may be impacted by Typhoon Conditions (TCCOR).

• Contractor must maintain CAAHEP accreditation.

• Contractor must provide full curriculum, materials, and training equipment.

• Contractor must arrange an Assistant Medical Director meeting CoAEMSP standards.

• Contractor must coordinate clinical affiliations and conduct terminal competency testing.

• Contractor is responsible for personnel identification, telephone identification, meeting identification, correspondence identification, and wearing contractor-provided identification.

• Contractor must ensure all personnel have valid Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIS) credentials for base access.

• Contractor must ensure vehicles are properly inspected and insured.

• Contractor personnel are subject to U.S. military installation regulations.

• Travel for up to two (2) personnel to Guam is required for paramedic terminal competency testing and proctoring instructor/preceptor training.