Paramedics & Ambulance Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically the 72 ABW/CE at Tinker Air Force Base, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for Paramedics & Ambulance Services. This notice, a follow-up to Sources Sought Announcement FA810126Q0008, seeks to procure 24-hour state-certified paramedic level emergency response and patient transport services for Tinker AFB and various specified off-base facilities in S Coffeyville, OK. The goal is to achieve a 12-minute response time at the 90th percentile for the initial arriving unit. Responses are due by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive paramedic and ambulance services, including:
- 24-hour emergency response and patient transport for all personnel on Tinker AFB and designated off-base facilities.
- Interfacility transportation from Base Outpatient Clinics to receiving hospitals.
- Furnishing all labor, management, supervision, vehicles, supplies, equipment, transportation, and reports, except for Government Furnished Property (GFP).
- Ensuring qualified back-up paramedics are available for scheduled and unscheduled absences.
- Participating in flight line hazard or mishap response planning and providing back-up ambulance support.
- Submitting pre-hospital protocols as part of the proposal.
- Preparing all documentation (e.g., run sheets, DD Form 2569) to meet or exceed established standards.
- Treating patient information as privileged and complying with HIPAA regulations.
- Supporting special events, such as the Air Show, with primary medical response and transport, including additional personnel and transport units.
Performance Standards
Key performance metrics include:
- Response time: 12 minutes at the 90th percentile for the initial arriving unit.
- Compliance: 100% for service provision, documentation, and replacement staff arrangements; 90% for ambulance response time.
- Personnel Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and NREMT Paramedic certification, physical examinations, and immunizations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product/Service Code: V225 (Ambulance Service)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, S Coffeyville, OK 73145, and specified off-base facilities.
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 8, 2026, 6:55 PM EDT
Special Requirements & Notes
- Contractor personnel must possess valid EMT-Paramedic licenses, a minimum of six months of experience, and required certifications/immunizations.
- Personnel must pass security background checks and obtain identification credentials (DBIDS) for base access.
- The contractor must develop and maintain a quality control program and submit a Process Improvement Plan quarterly.
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding environmental protection, occupational safety, and health is required.
- A written plan for continuation of essential services during a crisis and key control procedures must be implemented.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP), including living/operating facilities, forms, three portable radios, and base access, will be provided as detailed in the GFP Attachment.
Contact Information
- Primary: Simon Montalvo (simon.montalvo@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Robin Adee (robin.adee@us.af.mil)