Iowa National Guard technical instruction services for a K-9 Drug Detections Enhancement Course course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center

SOL #: W912LP-26-R-0004Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W7M8 USPFO ACTIVITY IA ARNG

JOHNSTON, IA, 50131-1824, United States

Place of Performance

Johnston, IA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dd04c2566854498c84a8edc8109cd121/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 5, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 9, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 15, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Iowa Army National Guard Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC) is soliciting proposals for technical instruction services for a K-9 Drug Detections Enhancement Course. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The course aims to enhance proficiency in narcotic detection K-9 operations for law enforcement and military personnel. Proposals are due April 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will design, develop, and instruct a K-9 Drug Detections Enhancement course, providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials. The course will cover odor theory, canine drivers, communication, and search strategies, with an emphasis on practical application and case law. Each course iteration will be a minimum of 32 hours over at least 4 days, targeting up to 16 law enforcement officers and military personnel. Multiple iterations will be conducted within the MCTC service area (54 states and territories), including the MCTC main campus in Johnston, Iowa.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFP W912LP-26-R-0004)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 611699 (Other Educational Services)
PSC: U006 (Vocational/Technical)
Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with two course iterations, plus four 12-month option periods, each with up to four course iterations.
Special Requirements: Contractors must provide student manuals, cover all expenses (travel, lodging, materials), and instructors must be U.S. Citizens with significant law enforcement and K-9 training experience (15 years total law enforcement, 5 years as Narcotics Officer/K-9 Handler, 5 years teaching K-9 Drug Detections Enhancement). A DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate is required for using Schedule 1 & 2 narcotics. A current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (within 3 years) is required prior to contract award.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically on CD/DVD and as a hard copy to USPFO Purchasing & Contracting in Johnston, IA. "Thumb Drives" are not permitted. Proposals should follow specific formatting (12-point font, single spacing, no page limits) and content organization (Proposal Summary, Technical Capability, Past Performance, Price Proposal). Offerors must disclose any Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI).

Award will be a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with no discussions anticipated. Evaluation factors are Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical Capability and Past Performance being significantly more important than price. Offerors must demonstrate prior experience in designing and delivering K-9 Drug Detections Enhancement courses to law enforcement.