Amendment 01- corrected the closing time to say 1600/4pm.
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.