Pharmaceutical Based Agents Training for the Nevada Army National Guard June 15-17, 2026
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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 Nevada Army National Guard (NVARNG), through its USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) W9124X-26-Q-A014 for Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBA) Training. This three-day course, scheduled for June 15-17, 2026, in Carson City, Nevada, aims to equip the 92nd Civil Support Team with specialized skills to respond to PBA threats. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive three-day training course on Pharmaceutical Based Agents (PBA) for up to 30 personnel from the 92nd Civil Support Team. The training must cover the recognition, assessment, response, and mitigation of threats involving PBA, including precursors, analogs, and related hazardous materials. The curriculum should follow a progressive, layered approach:
- Day 1: Foundational awareness.
- Day 2: Technical identification and detection.
- Day 3: Integrated operational application. The contractor is responsible for providing all training materials and instruction, while the government will provide the training facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Commercial Products/Services)
- Period of Performance: June 15-17, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 611519 - Other Technical and Trade Schools (Size Standard: $21.0M)
- Product Service Code (PSC): U099 – Education/training- Other
- RFQ Number: W9124X-26-Q-A014
- Quote Due Date: May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotes via email to Gregory P. Kothman at gregory.p.kothman.civ@army.mil. Submissions must include:
- A Technical Approach detailing the day-by-day curriculum and personnel qualifications.
- Past Performance information, including three references for projects of similar size and scope within the last three years.
- A Completed SF1449 Solicitation document with all-inclusive pricing (materials, labor, travel).
- Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov prior to award. Quotes must remain valid for at least 15 days after the closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the vendor whose response is most advantageous to the government, based on an evaluation of:
- Technical Capability: Assessment of the detailed technical approach and assurance that the offeror's primary business is providing hazard-related training.
- Past Performance: Review of provided references.
- Price: Evaluation of the all-inclusive pricing submitted on the SF1449. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary.
Contact Information
For inquiries and quote submission, contact Gregory P. Kothman at gregory.p.kothman.civ@army.mil or (775) 887-7865.