Shooting Course
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 US Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms capable of providing a 5-Day Pistol Carbine Course for 23 Advanced Tactical Operators (ATO). Initially intended as a sole-source procurement, it has been determined that this requirement will now be competitively solicited. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Capability statements are due by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an advanced, five-day weapons handling and tactical positioning course designed to improve shooting accuracy and mission readiness for Short Notice Maritime Response operations. The course includes both basic and advanced weapons handling techniques and a night shoot. The Statement of Work (SOW) details the following:
- Objective: Provide in-depth weapons handling, improve shooting accuracy, and tactical positioning for ATOs.
- Course Content: Pistol Carbine Course, covering basic and advanced techniques, including a night shoot.
- Attendees: 23 individuals.
- Period of Performance: One business week (five days), March 2, 2026, through March 6, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Vendor's facility, including onsite lodging and range facilities.
- Work Requirements: Prepare curriculum, facilities, and lodging; provide qualified instructors; ensure training objectives are met; and generate an after-action report.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (market research, not a solicitation)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 611699 (Training Aids)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Capability Statement Due: February 11, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time
- Questions Due: February 11, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested responsible sources who believe they can meet all requirements should submit a capability statement demonstrating clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide the specified training. All responses must be in writing. Questions regarding this post must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Terry Craft (terry.e.craft@uscg.mil) by the deadline.
Evaluation
Responses will be used to determine if other responsible sources are available. If no sufficient information is received to identify another responsible source, negotiations will be conducted with Shaw Shooting, Inc.