Tactical Medical Training

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Canadian Armed Forces Tactical Medical Training Course
Information Notice

1. Purpose

This is an Information Notice pertaining to the Canadian Armed
Forces Tactical Medical (CAF TAC MED) training courses for the
Department of National Defence.  The purpose of this notice is
to update industry on the status of the CAF TAC MED procurement
and its proposed approach.

2. DND's Requirement

The Canadian Forces Health Services Group (CF H Svcs Gp) has
identified a critical requirement to conduct a formalized,
enhanced tactical medical training program targeted primarily at
Medical Technicians prior to their deployment on high risk
missions and operations.  Over the past several years, the CAF
TAC MED training course has become a critical component of
pre-deployment preparedness in meeting this critical
requirement. 

The standard of battlefield medical care is based on the
principle of Combat Casualty Care (CCC) which is a step-wise
approach composed of different levels of skills sets utilized on
the battlefield.  The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) currently has
two levels: Combat First Aid (CFA) and Tactical Combat Casualty
Care (TCCC); both of which are designed for non-medical
personnel and are taught by CF H Svcs Gp.  It is imperative that
CAF medical personnel have advanced knowledge in CCC principles
and the requisite competent skills to continue to teach CFA and
TCCC courses, as well as providing the next higher level of care
on the battlefield, as expected.  Although CF H Svcs Gp has
qualified medical personnel that could instruct CFA and TCCC,
they do not possess sufficient human resources to deliver an
enhanced tactical medical training course for CF medical
personnel. This course is tailored to provide development and
enhancement of their existing skill set to achieve
high-readiness status for deployment or any other types of
missions.

3. CAF TAC MED Status Update

Please see attached.

4. Procurement Process

Please see attached.

5. Enquiries

Since this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not
necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating
answers to all Respondents; however, Respondents with questions
regarding this Information Notice may direct their enquiries to:

Contracting Authority: Aaron Wong-Sing

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Place du Portage III, 12C1
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0S5

Email Address:	aaron.wong-sing@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Telephone:	819-956-2219
Facsimile:	819-956-8303


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.