Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Rescue One Inc.
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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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Acquisition, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to Rescue One Training for Life, Inc. for enterprise-wide Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program Management and CPR/AED/First Aid training services. This acquisition is for services across DEA facilities nationwide.
Purpose & Scope
The DEA requires comprehensive AED program management, including centralized tracking, compliance notifications, AED lifecycle support (maintenance, replacement, loaner devices), and medical direction. Additionally, the services include instructor-led CPR/AED/First Aid training with Advanced Bleeding Control, scalable for geographically dispersed DEA locations. The purpose is to ensure continuous life-saving readiness, operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and standardized emergency response capability.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Awardee: Rescue One Training for Life, Inc. (UEI: JWRKJ1SX6SK3)
- Value: Purchase orders over $10,000 but not exceeding $250,000.
- Period of Performance: April 8, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Place of Performance: Nationwide DEA facilities
- Product/Service Code: R408 (Program Management/Support Services)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties who believe they can provide these services are encouraged to contact Ana Villanueva (Ana.M.Villanueva@dea.gov) by Friday, April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Responses should reference number D-26-HRF-0005 and describe the vendor's ability to provide the services. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification indicates that market research identified Rescue One Training for Life, Inc. as uniquely qualified due to their ability to provide an integrated solution combining nationwide AED program management and hands-on training services under a single structure. The Contracting Officer will ensure the price is fair and reasonable before placing an order. Published Date: April 8, 2026.