AE Request for Qualifications-UNMC Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training Facility (IDAT)

The Global Center for Health Security (GCHS) expands and strengthens the global health security leadership role of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The GCHS has protected the health and safety of Nebraskans and, more broadly, all Americans by improving our ability to prepare for and respond to infectious diseases and other health threats. Responding to the challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic expanded UNMC’s position at the forefront of health security by integrating research, education, and operational response. The Air Force Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) Omaha has consistently been a partner with UNMC in planning, exercising, and responding to high consequence infectious diseases (HCID) events.

The Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training Facility (IDAT) Training Facility will be a new free-standing building on the existing Lot 62 of the UNMC campus. The program for the facility will include training spaces of different scales including a large space to house the C-130, C-17, NPCC-Lite and NPC training units, as well as simulation classroom spaces for smaller activities. There will also be an administration element that will include office space, lounge, conference room, and secure communications room. Storage space will be included for both training and office functions. The program will also include other necessary building function spaces including locker rooms, toilets, electrical/data rooms, and an upper-level mechanical space. There is space reserved on the site for a future addition.