ICAC UC Chat Fundamentals Class
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 Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Headquarters has issued a Sole Source Justification for the award of a contract to Fox Valley Technical College, through the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC), for the "Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Undercover Concepts and Techniques course" (Undercover Chat Course). This advanced, in-person training is designed for specialists in child exploitation investigations. The justification is based on the unique expertise of NCJTC as the only responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 32 hours of in-person training on ICAC undercover operations and techniques for 36 attendees. Participants must have completed the Advanced Family & Sexual Violence Training Program (AFSVTP) and four basic ICAC courses. The objective is to ensure participants conduct ICAC chatting operations using the highest quality investigative techniques and adhere to overarching ICAC standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Justification (10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1))
- Provider: Fox Valley Technical College (via NCJTC)
- Period of Performance: July 27-30, 2026
- Funding: Allocated under OM&N for Fiscal Year 2026
- Published: May 29, 2026
Justification
Fox Valley Technical College, through NCJTC, is identified as the sole provider due to their unique expertise and a long-term cooperative agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for this specialized training. Market research did not identify any other sources capable of delivering the specific services required.
Additional Notes
The training will take place at a facility in Hanover, MD, provided at no cost by the Maryland ICAC Task Force. NCIS will allocate five seats in the class for participants designated by the Maryland ICAC Task Force Commander. Due to the sensitive nature of ICAC data, training is strictly limited to specialists with stringent security protocols.