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26 MEU Rural Urban Training Exercise - Basic Life Support

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.USMC.MARCORP I&L.COMMANDING GENERAL · Response deadline: Wed, 21 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking contractor support for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Rural Urban Training Exercise—a contracting opportunity focused on Basic Life Support services. The 26th MEU is a Marine air-ground task force that conducts deployed operations, and this exercise likely requires realistic medical training support to prepare personnel for field casualty care scenarios.

Basic Life Support (BLS) services in military training contexts typically involve CPR instruction, airway management training, hemorrhage control, and other foundational emergency medical response skills. NAICS 562991 covers "Remediation Services," which in this context extends to specialized training and exercise support rather than environmental cleanup. For military medical training contracts, contractors commonly provide certified instructors, training equipment, anatomical models, and scenario-based exercise facilitation.

The "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation" notice type means the government is simultaneously announcing its requirement and requesting quotes—streamlining the acquisition process for straightforward, commercial-type procurements under simplified acquisition thresholds.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is 100% set aside for small business—only SBA-certified small businesses under NAICS 562991 may compete. The NAICS 562991 size standard is typically $47.5 million in average annual receipts, but bidders should verify current SBA standards.

Eligible firms must demonstrate capability to provide Basic Life Support training services in a military operational environment. Relevant qualifications may include: certified BLS instructors (American Heart Association or equivalent), experience supporting DOD training exercises, security clearance capacity for personnel, and ability to operate in expeditionary or austere conditions. No specific past performance requirements or mandatory certifications are stated in the metadata—see the solicitation for any Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) support requirements or specific instructor-to-student ratios.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the exercise context: The 26th MEU trains for rapid crisis response. Proposals should emphasize flexibility, deployability, and familiarity with Marine Corps operational tempo.

Address the compressed timeline: With only two days between posting and deadline, this is likely a rapid acquisition. Prepare a streamlined quote focusing on: per-instructor day rates, equipment provision costs, travel and lodging assumptions, and any scenario-specific medical moulage or casualty simulation needs.

Small business advantage strategies: As a total small business set-aside, emphasize your small business status clearly. Highlight any SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or WOSB certifications if applicable for potential evaluation preferences. Detail your small business profile in SAM.gov is current.

Technical approach: Describe your BLS curriculum alignment with Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines, instructor credentials, and ability to scale support across multiple training lanes simultaneously. Address how your team integrates with military medical personnel versus replacing them.

Pricing discipline: For simplified acquisitions, lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation is common. Obtain exact labor categories, estimated student throughput, and any government-furnished equipment from the solicitation to avoid assumptions that inflate your proposal.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number M2710027QSD01 or the notice title. The October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time deadline leaves minimal preparation time—confirm exact submission method (SAM.gov, email, or physical delivery) and any required representations or certifications.

Verify your entity's SAM.gov registration is active and not in expired status, as this is mandatory for award. Given the notice's two-day turnaround, contact the contracting office listed in the full solicitation with any clarifying questions early—allowing maximum response time for answers. Military exercise support contracts often have minimal amendment flexibility; propose based strictly on the stated requirement to avoid non-responsive determinations.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →