Basic Emergency Preparedness and Response Training Courses
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Secret Service (USSS), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a presolicitation notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order to Top Tier Instruction, LLC for Basic Emergency Preparedness and Response Training Courses. This action is based on the unique, USSS-specific curriculum developed by the intended vendor, which is not available from any other source.
Opportunity Details
- Agency: United States Secret Service (USSS), Department of Homeland Security
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Top Tier Instruction, LLC
- NAICS: 611430 – Professional & Management Development Training
- PSC Code: U008 - Education/Training- Training/Curriculum Development
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Basic Emergency Preparedness and Response Training Courses. These courses include technical and operational concepts related to hazardous material (HAZMAT), chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) operations. The curriculum is specifically tailored to the learning needs and operational requirements of the USSS Technical Security Division (TSD).
Sole Source Justification
The Government has determined that Top Tier Instruction, LLC is the only available source for this requirement, pursuant to FAR 12.102(a) (FAR Class Deviation 25-21). This is due to the vendor's prior adaptation of a standard electronics training curriculum into a USSS-specific course load, which is currently unavailable from any other vendor.
Response & Deadlines
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement clearly documenting their ability to provide the specified items/services. Submission of a capability statement does not guarantee a competitive procurement, but the information will be used to determine if future competitive procurement is in the government's best interest.
- Capability Statements Due: June 8, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Email to Crystal Garcia (Contracting Officer) at
crystal.garcia@usss.dhs.govand Shannon Fletcher (Contracting Specialist) atshannon.fletcher@associates.usss.dhs.gov.
Additional Notes
No formal solicitation will be issued, and requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored.