Purpose:
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.  Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice.

Objective:
The intent of this announcement is to identify qualified and experienced sources to provide certified Instructors who can teach, facilitate training and certify 15-45 personnel on avalanche safety and back country snowmobiling specifically in accordance with American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1 and 2.

All goal and objectives for this requirement will need to be conducted in a manner that is transferable to military special operations, which consists of but not limited to, conducting mobility training in low light/ No-light conditions while utilizing night vision devices and black-out running mode over snowy terrain.

Period of Performance: 10 February 2025 to 10 April 2025.

Place of Performance: Whitefish, MT and Rabbit Ears, CO.

Anticipated Requirements:
Snowmobile Mentorship; 14 Days; Colorado/Montana
AIARE Rec 1, 2 & Rescue; Rec 1 – 2 Course, Rec 2 – 1 Course; Colorado/Montana
Instructor Certification; 14 Days; Colorado/Montana

In response to this Sources Sought, please provide:
1. Name of business, point of contact, phone number, email address, UEI and CAGE code.
2. Confirmation of your ability to provide the necessary service as described.
3. Any questions or insights to refine this requirement from a Contractor’s perspective are welcomed.