Gunnery Weapons Training and TCCC Medical Training

Quick Summary

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order for Gunnery Weapons Training and TCCC Medical Training. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks to provide essential combat shooting and combat lifesaving skills for military personnel. Quotes are due by March 9, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

This solicitation, RFQ no. N0017426Q1028, requires the provision of specialized training. An amendment (0001) has revised the Statement of Work (SOW), which bidders must review. The training includes:

• Four-Day Tactical Shooting Training: For up to 16 students, covering fundamentals, combat mindset, speed, accuracy, and various shooting positions and scenarios, aligning with Navy NHQC, RQC directives.
• One-Day Tactical Shooting Training: For up to 12 students, focusing on weapon familiarization and tactical shooting exercises.
• Three-Day Tactical Combat Medical (TCM) Training: For up to 16 students, covering battlefield, remote, and prolonged care scenarios, utilizing human patient models and realistic scenarios.
• Deliverables: Targets, range training material, medical supplies, detailed student handouts/guides, and participant certificates.
• Instructor Qualifications: Must be former military special operations, Expeditionary Forces, or police tactical/combat shooting personnel.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.
• NAICS Code: 611430 (Business Size Standard: 15.0).
• Period of Performance: Various periods between April 2026 and November 2026.
• Place of Performance: Within an 80-mile radius of Indian Head, Maryland, 20640.

Eligibility & Evaluation

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
• Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
• Evaluation Factors (in order of importance):
  1. Technical: Quotes must reflect required specifications in the SOW.
  2. Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs.
• CMMC Requirements: Offerors must meet a specified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level (to be inserted by the Contracting Officer) prior to award. This includes having a current CMMC status in SPRS and providing CMMC Unique Identifiers (UIDs) in the proposal. A CMMC Status of Conditional requires a successful closeout of a plan of action and milestones.

Submission Requirements & Key Dates

• Quotes Due: March 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EST. Late quotes will not be considered.
• ITAR Certification Request: Must be requested by March 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EST, via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil and marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil. ITAR certification is required prior to technical release.
• Questions/Clarifications Due: March 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EST, via email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil and marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses will be provided by COB March 9, 2026.
• Quote Package Submission: Email to Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil and marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil.
• Cover Sheet Information: Official Company Name, Point of Contact (name and phone), DUNS number, and CAGE Code.
• Points of Contact: Francine Keys (Francine.l.keys.civ@us.navy.mil) and Marlene Ridgell (marlene.l.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil).