SAM #A052607

Winter-warfare training and logistical support for the 10th Special Forces Group

The U.S. Army is seeking providers for specialized winter-warfare training and logistical support for the 10th Special Forces Group. - Government buyer: U.S. Army; 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Winter Warfare Detachment. The initial notice identifies Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Carson (W6QM MICC-FT Carson). - Proposed provider: Tyler’s Backcountry LLC is identified as the proposed sole-source provider; the Government is using this notice to assess whether other capable providers can compete. - Training requested: AIARE Recreation 1 and 2 avalanche courses, a Snowmobile Instructor Course, an Intermediate Winter Operations Course, backcountry snowmobile mentorship, and military winter-warfare tactics and skills. Topics include winter travel and mobility, snowmobile operation and recovery, avalanche safety and risk assessment, cold-weather injury prevention, night navigation, and low- or no-light operations using night-vision devices. - Locations and logistics: Training areas near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Polebridge, Montana. The provider must supply qualified instructors, equipment, transportation and logistical support, and authorized access to suitable backcountry training areas. - Facilities and requirements: Classroom space and lodging for up to 20 students per training period, within 10 miles of each training location; lodging must include one bed per student, heating, restrooms, potable water, hygiene facilities, and protected equipment storage. Written training and safety plans and end-of-training reports are also required. - Named organization: American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), whose Recreation 1 and 2 courses are requested. No manufactured products or product quantities are specified.

Description

This is a sources sought notice ONLY. The U.S. Government currently intends to award a contract on a SOLE SOURCE basis but is seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement to support a competitive procurement. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this source sought. The regulatory authority for the contemplated sole source procurement is the use of simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and commercial services in accordance with RFO Part 12 and RFO 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The statutory authority at 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The proposed sole source vendor is Tyler’s Backcountry LLC. Tyler’s Backcountry LLC provides proprietary training that bridges the gap between civilian advanced avalanche education and military warfare application. They will provide AIARE 1 & 2 courses, backcountry snowmobile mentorship, and instructor certification on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of winter warfare including advanced technics/skills and night navigation to meet training requirements.

Please note that this notice is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ); however, any response to this notice must show clear and compelling evidence that the company can provide the required training and facilities. Responsible parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services no later than 16:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on November 11, 2026. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Joni Wardosky at joni.n.wardosky.civ@army.mil and Becky Hensch at rebecca.s.hensch.civ@army.mil .

Merely expressing interest in this procurement will not fulfill the requirements of this notice. The Government will not consider generic capability statements or unilateral expressions of interest. In response to this notice, provide the following: 1. Company Information: Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business). 2. Interest in Competing: Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement. 3. Capability and Experience: Information in sufficient detail that will facilitate making a capability determination for the ability to teach the training and provide the necessary. Interested vendors should demonstrate the ability to teach all of the following: American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Rec 1, 2, Snowmobile Instructor Course, Backcountry Snowmobile Mentorship to the military for winter warfare including, advanced techniques and skills, and training in low and no light.

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