What the buyer needs

AI summary

The U.S. Government currently intends to award a sole-source contract to Tylers Backcountry LLC but seeks capability statements from other interested large and small businesses to determine if a competitive procurement is viable. The required scope entails providing snowmobile safety, winter-travel familiarization, practical skills training, and sustained logistical and operational support for the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Services include conducting American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education Rec 1 and 2 courses, Snowmobile Instructor Courses, backcountry snowmobile mentorship, night and low-light navigation, and lodging for up to 20 students. Performance periods include December 1–19, 2026, near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and February 8–26, 2027. Interested businesses must email complete capability information to Joni Wardosky and Becky Hensch by 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on November 11, 2026. Submissions must detail company information, confirm interest in competing, and provide clear evidence of capability to deliver the required facilities and military winter warfare training.

Scope of work

Snowmobile Instructor Course (SMIC) and Intermediate Winter Operations Course (IWOC) training
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1 and Rec 2 instruction
Backcountry snowmobile mentorship tailored to military winter warfare
Training in advanced movement techniques, recovery, maintenance, and trail breaking
Winter mobility training in low-light and no-light conditions utilizing night vision devices
Land access and training areas in Colorado and Montana
Classroom instruction and lodging facilities for up to 20 students within 10 miles of training locations
Instruction on avalanche safety, snowpack awareness, and rescue systems

Minimum qualifications

Lead instructor with AIARE Professional certification and over 10 years of experience
AIARE Pro 2 certified mechanized course leader
BPR Certified Special Defense Vehicle trainer/mechanic
Ability to provide instructor night vision capability
Ability to maintain an instructor to student ratio of 1:3
Legal authorization and operational control of designated training sites
IA/IT personnel certified as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2

Documents to include with your response

Company Information (Firm name, POC, phone, email, SAM UEI, CAGE code, business size)
Statement of Interest in Competing
Capability and Experience statement
Quality Control Plan
OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan
Proof of insurance

How to submit

Method: email
Instructions: Submit written interest and capability statements including company information, interest in competing, and detailed capability and experience.

Incumbent and award research

No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.

Market context

Awards in the same category (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction). This is not this requirement's award history.

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