High Risk Traveler 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 Department of the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps (2nd Marine Expeditionary Force), has issued a solicitation for High Risk Traveler Training for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). This training prepares up to 20 Marines for upcoming deployments involving low-profile, long-duration overseas assignments where risks of kidnapping, assault, or terrorist targeting are high. Quotes are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a comprehensive training program from March 3 to March 13, 2026. Key training areas include:
- Safe Travel & Personal Protection: Situational awareness, threat detection, and escape techniques.
- Medical: Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC).
- Weapons Handling: Advanced shooting drills and familiarization with common foreign weapon systems (e.g., AK-47, PKM).
- Vehicle Operations: Offensive/defensive driving, technical driving, breaching, evasive maneuvers, and fighting from vehicles.
The contractor is responsible for providing all facilities, ranges, training aids, role players, and ammunition. Per recent updates, the training must include a minimum of 500 live rounds per person, per day; no simulated ammunition (blanks) will be used.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction)
- Place of Performance: Contractor facility within an 850-mile range of Camp Lejeune, NC.
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors include:
- Price (Ranked lowest to highest).
- Past Performance (Evaluated via SPRS).
- Technical Factors (Meeting salient characteristics and performance requirements).
Additional Notes
The Marine Corps will arrange its own off-site lodging and meals; the contractor is not required to provide these. Quotes must be submitted via email to Elijah Hillsgrove (elijah.hillsgrove@usmc.mil).