DARTS and RAPID-X Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supporting DARTS and RAPID-X Training programs. These programs provide advanced instruction to Public Safety Bomb Technicians (PSBTs) and military EOD personnel on IED disruption tools and techniques. This effort aims to inform a potential recompete of the current contract vehicle and assess industry's ability to deliver high-quality, field-forward, instructor-led training. Responses are due June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The FBI seeks capabilities for:
- Operational Environment & Mobile Delivery: Deploying flexible, instructor-driven mobile training events nationwide, adapting to varied audiences and fluid schedules.
- Core Instructional Domains: Providing expert instruction on advanced IED disruption tools (explosive/non-explosive disruptors, charge design, water-based systems, post-blast effects), covering underlying applied sciences, and aligning with FBI STBs and AEODPS guidance.
- Range Management & Safety Oversight: Comprehensive field range management and safety oversight for live-fire explosive training, including setup, execution, teardown, chain-of-custody for explosives, and compliance with regulations.
- Programmatic Support & Continuity: Ensuring logistical sustainability and standardization of training across multiple annual events within CONUS, coordinating with federal staff, and providing after-action feedback.
Contractor Qualifications
Vendors should demonstrate:
- Personnel with recent, relevant field experience as certified PSBTs, military EOD technicians, or equivalent SMEs.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, operationally relevant instruction.
- Proven capability to safely plan, coordinate, legally source, and execute live explosive training events across the U.S.
- Track record of rigorous range safety oversight and regulatory compliance.
- Institutional capacity to integrate with diverse agencies and maintain instructional fidelity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, by 20:00:00Z
- Published: June 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Quantico, MD (and nationwide for mobile training)
Information Requested from Vendors
Vendors should provide company details (name, size, DUNS, CAGE, NAICS, GSA Schedule if applicable), evidence of technical capability, personnel experience, and any assumptions or questions.
Submission Details
Responses should be succinct and thoughtful, submitted via email to Tabitha Williams (tlwilliams8@fbi.gov) or Bardia Barmaki (bbarmaki@fbi.gov). Do not submit proposals or offers.
Additional Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government is under no obligation to award a contract, and no funds are available for response preparation.