Paramedics & Ambulance Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8101 AFSC PZIOA · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting bids for paramedics and ambulance services to support its operations. This is a total small-business set-aside for emergency medical services, specifically the provision of trained paramedic personnel and ambulance transport capabilities.
Under NAICS code 621910 (Ambulance Services), this work falls within the broader emergency medical services industry. Companies in this sector typically provide pre-hospital emergency care, patient transport between medical facilities, and standby medical coverage for events or installations. Government contracts of this nature often involve 24/7 availability, response-time requirements, and compliance with state and local EMS licensing regulations. The Air Force Sustainment Center, headquartered at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, manages sustainment activities across multiple locations, so services may support military personnel, civilian employees, and dependents at installations within the designated performance area.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Air Force Materiel Command |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | FA810126R0004 |
| NAICS | 621910 – Ambulance Services |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time |
| Place of performance | Oklahoma |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under the total small-business set-aside program. To qualify, your firm must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 621910 ($15 million annual receipts average over three years)
- Hold all required state and Oklahoma EMS licenses and certifications
- Maintain paramedic-level staffing and appropriately equipped ambulance units
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status and not excluded from federal contracting
- Possess applicable DOT, state, and Air Force credentialing requirements for emergency medical providers
Small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, women, or located in HUBZones may receive additional evaluation preferences if the solicitation includes such provisions, though the metadata only confirms a general small-business set-aside.
How to put together a competitive bid
EMS solicitations typically emphasize response-time compliance, clinical quality, and cost efficiency. Focus your proposal on:
Personnel qualifications: Document paramedic certifications (NREMT or state equivalent), continuing education compliance, and any military or federal installation experience. Highlight low turnover and stable staffing.
Equipment and fleet: Specify ambulance types (Type I, II, or III), maintenance protocols, and backup vehicle availability. See the solicitation for required equipment specifications.
Response metrics: Drive-time analyses, dispatch protocols, and historical performance data from similar contracts strengthen credibility. see the solicitation for required response-time zones and benchmarks.
Past performance: Reference federal, state, or municipal EMS contracts, especially those supporting large facilities or military installations.
Pricing structure: Analyze whether the government seeks fixed-hourly rates, per-transport fees, or annual fixed-price arrangements. see the solicitation for the contract type and pricing instructions.
Safety and compliance: Include OSHA, HIPAA, and infection-control protocols. Aeromedical or specialized transport capabilities, if applicable, may differentiate your offer.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number FA810126R0004
- Register or update your SAM.gov profile immediately if not current—processing can take several business days
- Note the deadline: Proposals are due October 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time
- Verify Oklahoma-specific EMS licensing requirements and any Air Force credentialing prerequisites early, as these often require lead time beyond the proposal window
View the official notice on SAM.gov →