Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Illinois CERFP Search and Extraction element conducts its mission in the same environments that first responders and USAR teams work in. These situations include heavy structural collapse, confine... The Illinois CERFP Search and Extraction element conducts its mission in the same environments that first responders and USAR teams work in. These situations include heavy structural collapse, confined space, and high angle rope rescue. In addition, the CERFP has the capability to conduct operations in CBRN environments. Due to the nature of the National Guard and its part-time structure, members of specialized teams are not allocated adequate time to practice critical perishable skills as often as their full-time and civilian counterparts. Thus, there is a requirement for additional training time outside of normal “drill” dates to meet mission objectives. Please see the attached doucment for further information.