L-380 FIRELINE LEADERSHIP TRAINING
SOL #: 140A0626Q0001Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Interior
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
MID-WEST REGION
BLOOMINGTON, MN, 55437, United States
Place of Performance
Cloquet, MN
NAICS
All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)
PSC
Education Services (U009)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Feb 23, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 23, 2026, 10:00 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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically the Mid-West Region, is soliciting quotes for L-380 Fireline Leadership Training. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, with the intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. The training is for unit supervisors and must be certified by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). Quotes are due by March 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM CD Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The core requirement is to provide L-380 Fireline Leadership Training for unit supervisors. Key aspects include:
- At least 50% of delivery time dedicated to exercises and simulations.
- A low student-to-instructor ratio.
- A dedicated cadre of at least three instructors for a class size of 20-25 students.
- Focus on leadership in dynamic, high-risk environments, equipping supervisors with tools for effective team building.
- Topics to cover leadership styles, communicating vision, team building, detecting operational errors, and managing stress.
- The vendor must be NWCG certified to meet the L-380 standard.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: June 22, 2026, to June 26, 2026.
- Published Date: February 23, 2026.
- Quote Due Date: March 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM CD Eastern Time.
- Inquiry Deadline: March 9, 2026, by 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically.
- Required Information: Company details (Unique Entity ID, mailing address, contact), RFQ Number, Quote Number, Quote Date, and Pricing.
- Pricing Format: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), addressing all elements of SF 1449.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on PRICE ONLY, confirming alignment with requirements and reasonableness of the quoted price.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.
- It is NOT set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) or Small Businesses.
- NAICS Code: 611699 (Education Services), with a Small Business size standard of $16.5M.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN 55720, United States.
- Primary Contact: Margie Tahdooahnippah (Margie.Tahdooahnippah@bia.gov, 612-968-1446).
- Solicitation Contact: Brian McGough (brian.mcgough@bia.gov, 712-251-3008 or 612-725-4559).
People
Points of Contact
Tahdooahnippah, MargiePRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Feb 23, 2026