FASTC Emergency and Fire Services

The U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for emergency and fire services at the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) established at Fort Pickett near Blackstone, Virginia. The contractor will provide certified, experienced personnel to enhance emergency response services, including on-site Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, equipment, and personnel, as well as on-site fire suppression equipment and personnel. The services will support the training exercises at FASTC, which involve physical risks. • The contractor must maintain Commonwealth of Virginia certification as an ALS ambulance service. • The contractor must provide fire suppression equipment suitable for extinguishing fires associated with vehicular or explosive accidents. • The contractor must respond on-site within six minutes of being notified of any incident. • The contractor must garage, maintain, and calibrate all vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and licensing agency standards.