Sole Source Procurement for Fireground Physical Ability Test (FPAT)

The State of New Mexico, Eddy County, is seeking to procure the Fireground Physical Ability Test (FPAT) through a sole source procurement. The FPAT is a standardized entry-level testing and annual physical assessment system that utilizes the Firesled PAT system to evaluate physical fitness standards for job applicants and current staff. The system is designed to ensure fair, consistent, and objective physical fitness standards and support compliance with ECFR requirements. The vendor, Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. dba IOS, Inc., is the developer, sole owner, and distributor of the FPAT. The procurement amount is $32,010.00 for a 1-year term. • The FPAT system will be used to evaluate physical fitness standards for both job applicants and current staff through initial testing and annual assessments. • The system establishes clear expectations for applicants and employees alike and supports compliance with ECFR requirements by promoting equitable evaluation of physical readiness. • The vendor, Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. dba IOS, Inc., is the sole owner and distributor of the FPAT. • The procurement amount is $32,010.00 for a 1-year term.