Iowa National Guard technical instruction services for a Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect Course course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To design, develop, and instruct an Interview and Interrogation course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC), focusing on detecting danger and armed suspects.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control for the course.

• Design and develop an Interview and Interrogation course for law enforcement officers.

• Instruct the "Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect Course" for up to 50 law enforcement officers and military personnel per iteration.

• The course length is a minimum of eight (8) hours over one (1) class day.

• Multiple course iterations will be provided at dates and locations determined by MCTC.

• The course content must be unique and tailored, covering topics such as subconscious communication, mental and physical preparation for danger, verbal/non-verbal communication, armed suspect identification, identifying individuals under the influence of narcotics, and considerations for officers in plain clothes vs. uniformed.

• A slide presentation is required, viewable in Microsoft PowerPoint, with embedded videos viewable in Windows Media Player.

• Pre-tests and post-tests are required for each student.

• Practical exercises simulating "Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect" situations may be incorporated.

• Contractor must achieve a 75% average or higher rating on overall Student Course Evaluations.

• 100% of course topics must be covered.

• 100% of pre-tests and post-tests must be administered.

• 100% of practical exercises must be incorporated if planned.

• Base Period: 12 months, with four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Performance hours: Monday through Friday, 0700-1700, except for recognized US holidays or facility closures.

• Services will be conducted within the MCTC service area, covering 54 states and territories. Approximately 1/3 of iterations are at the MCTC main campus in Johnston, Iowa; the remainder are at other locations.

• Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, and materials not specified as Government Furnished.

• Government will furnish workspace, audio-visual equipment, and utilities.

• Contractor must provide a hard copy student manual for each student and for proposal submission.

• Contractor employees must comply with all installation access, security, and traffic regulations.

• Telework is not permitted, except in specific Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) scenarios.

• Contractor must have prior experience in designing, developing, and delivering similar courses.

• Instructors must have significant law enforcement and teaching experience in relevant fields.

• Contractor must report labor hours via SAM.gov for Service Contract Reporting.

• Compliance with Combating Trafficking in Persons policy is required.

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) must be managed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for the "MCTC Course: Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect" solicitation, specifically focusing on the technical capability of offerors. It details how the government will assess proposals related to this training course.

• Course Overview and Content: The government will evaluate the offeror's proposed approach, understanding of requirements, and assessment of risk.

• Offeror Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in designing, developing, and delivering "Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect" courses to law enforcement personnel (local, state, federal).
  • Background in law enforcement training and current engagement in training on this subject within the civilian law enforcement environment.

• Instructor Qualifications: Offerors must determine the number of instructors needed and ensure each meets minimum qualifications:

  • Background in law enforcement training and current engagement in teaching "Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect" within the civilian law enforcement environment, with scope similar to the requested course.
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of total law enforcement experience, including ten (10) years as a civilian Narcotics Officer.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching "Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect" courses to civilian law enforcement personnel.

• The evaluation will focus on technical capability as described above.

• This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-2 and is intended to be included in the main solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Sources Sought Response form for Solicitation Number W912LP-26-R-0007, concerning a "Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect" course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC). It requests feedback from potential vendors on the clarity and feasibility of the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Questions regarding the clarity and restrictiveness of course requirements.
• Inquiry about the availability of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) training.
• Assessment of the adequacy of a 30-day proposal preparation timeline.
• Fields for company name, address, contact information (phone, email, CAGE/UEI), and respondent's name and title.

This form is critical for potential bidders to provide input that may influence the final solicitation. Responding allows vendors to voice concerns about requirements, suggest alternatives, and indicate their capability to meet the government's needs, potentially shaping the final Request for Proposal (RFP).