Training Support to Master Breacher Course

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Master Breacher Course Support solicitation (W9124M26QA006).

• Past Performance: Evaluated at the company level, with "acceptable" or "unacceptable" ratings. Companies without past performance will not be negatively affected.
• Award Basis: Award will be made based on price and other non-price factors, prioritizing the lowest price technically acceptable offer.
• Proposal Format: No specific page limits, formatting requirements, or volume structure expectations are provided.
• Pricing Structure: Offerors should structure pricing by CLIN as written, with the option to provide supporting pricing narratives.
• Training Location: All training will be conducted at Fort Benning, GA, though it may be spread across multiple ranges.
• Course Schedule: Approximately 3 annual courses are expected, with a possibility for a 4th. Training schedules are not fixed annually and are subject to change due to government requirements and classification levels.
• Curriculum: The course curriculum and syllabus are not shareable due to sensitive TTPs and techniques.
• Security Clearance: A Secret clearance is not required at the time of award; it will only be required if the 75RR requests it based on future needs.
• Quality Control Plan (QCP): The QCP is not required at proposal submission but is required after award.
• Government-Furnished Equipment: No government-furnished equipment will be provided. The government will not provide permanent storage for materials or equipment.
• Surge/Additional Courses: There is an expectation for additional training or courses beyond the baseline, which may require a new PWS.
• Discussions: No discussions are anticipated; award will be made based on initial quotes.
• Contract Type: This is a single-award contract.

These clarifications provide specific guidance on evaluation criteria, proposal submission, pricing, and contract requirements, which bidders should consider when preparing their proposals.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for providing non-personal services for target support and training aid for the Regimental Master Breacher Course (RMBC) at Fort Benning, GA. The goal is to refine demolition training for select individuals from four Ranger battalions.

• Provide target support and construction of training aids.

• Cover all aspects of Demolitions and Breaching, including conventional, assault, ballistic, thermal, and mechanical breaching.

• Enhance and validate Level 2 Breacher's Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs).

• Certify Master Breachers on demolition charge accuracy, net explosive weight (NEW), minimum safe distance (MSD), minimum safe fragmentation, and collateral damage estimates (CDE).

• Procure materials for targets and training aids.

• Construct and clean up targets during and post-course execution.

• Provide subject matter recommendations and feedback on targetry, training areas, structural integrity, and safety.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Government will evaluate performance using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Performance objectives include zero deviation from standards for material procurement and structure specifications, and availability for target construction.

• Period of Performance: Base year (07 July 2026 – 31 Dec 2026) with 4 option years (01 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2030).

• Base year includes 1 course (possibility of a second).

• Option years include a minimum of 3 courses (possibility of a fourth).

• Course dates will be coordinated with the COR at least 60 days in advance.

• Place of Performance: Fort Benning, GA.

• Contractor must be located within a 50-mile radius of Fort Benning, GA.

• On-call and/or recall capabilities within 60 minutes.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of Special Operations experience with intimate knowledge of the 75th Ranger Regiment's breaching and demolition tactics, techniques, and procedures.

• Minimum of five (5) years of past performance supporting Special Operations breaching contracts.

• Expert-level understanding of Net Explosive Weight (NEW) calculations, demolition charge construction, and blast overpressure effects.

• Expert-level understanding of breaching, explosives theory, energetics, and military range operations.

• Ability to provide expert-level post-breach structural analysis and technical evaluations.

• Security: Secret clearance preferred, must maintain required security level for contract duration.

• Training: Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC Level I, iWATCH, and Information Assurance (IA) training required for contractor employees.

• Safety: Compliance with FAR 52.236-13, EM 385-1-1, and applicable safety codes.

• Environmental Compliance: Adherence to installation environmental policy and hazardous material handling procedures.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124M26QA0060001) is for professional services to provide training support for the 75th RR Master Breacher Course Program. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Support for Master Breacher Course iterations, including target support and training aids.

• Specific courses include FY26 Master Breacher Course support (class 03 and additional class 4), FY27 Master Breacher Course support (classes 01-03 and additional class 4), FY28 Master Breacher Course support (classes 01-03 and additional class 4), FY29 Master Breacher Course support (classes 01-03 and additional class 4), and FY30 Master Breacher Course support (classes 01-03 and additional class 4).

• The contract is for commercial products and commercial services.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 with a size standard of $19,500,000.00.

• The period of performance spans from July 2026 through December 2030, with options for extension.

• Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 02:00 PM Local Time.

• Evaluation factors will include Price, Technical Capability, Mission Capability, and Past Performance.

• Quotes must be submitted by the closing date and time.

• Offerors must complete SF1449 solicitation blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c, and provide price quotes.

• Exceptions to terms and conditions must be clearly stated in the quote.

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to James Caldwell (james.a.caldwell85.mil@army.mil) and Jack Konrat (jack.konrat.mil@army.mil).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, small business set-asides, and payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W9124M26QA006 by:

• Removing one (1) training course from CLIN 0001.

• Correcting the evaluation criteria.

• Extending the solicitation end date.

• Solicitation End Date: Extended from 09 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.

• CLIN 0001 (Description): Modified from "FY26 Master Breacher Course support classes 02-03" to "FY26 Master Breacher Course support class 03". The quantity was reduced from 2 to 1.

• CLIN 0001 (Period of Performance): Modified from 01 May 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 to 07 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2026.

• CLIN 0002 (Period of Performance): Modified from 01 May 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 to 07 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2026.

• Contract Clauses: The clause 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023) was modified to include updated definitions and payment instructions.

• Evaluation Criteria: The clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation) Feb 2026 was modified to clarify evaluation factors (Price, Technical Capability, Mission Capability, Past Performance) and the basis for award.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 30 Apr 2026.

• The scope of CLIN 0001 has been reduced, and the period of performance for CLINs 0001 and 0002 has been adjusted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W9124M26QA006, is for professional services to provide training support for the 75th RR Master Breacher Course Program. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Support for Master Breacher Course iterations, including target support and training aids as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Specific course iterations include FY26, FY27, FY28, FY29, and FY30, with options for additional classes.

• The period of performance spans from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, with potential option periods extending through December 31, 2030.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990, with a size standard of $19,500,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Mission Capability, Cost/Price, and Past Performance. All non-price factors must receive an "Acceptable" rating for an offer to be considered.

• Quotes must be submitted by the specified closing date and time to be considered.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, small business set-asides, and payment procedures (e.g., WAWF).

• Inspection and Acceptance Location is at Fort Benning, GA.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing non-personal services to support the Regimental Master Breacher Course (RMBC) at Fort Benning, GA. The primary goal is to provide a training site with target support and training aids for RMBC, which refines demolition training for select individuals from four Ranger battalions.

• The contractor shall provide target support and construction of training aids for conventional demolitions, assault breacher demolitions, ballistic, thermal, and mechanical breaching.

• This includes procuring specified materials, constructing targets before and during the course, and cleaning up targets post-execution.

• The contractor will also provide professional recommendations and feedback on target materials, training areas, structural integrity, and safety.

• The contract period of performance is a base year (May 2026 - Dec 2026) with four option years (Jan 2027 - Dec 2030).

• A minimum of three courses will be conducted per period, with a potential for a fourth course.

• Scheduled course dates will be coordinated with the COR at least 60 days in advance.

• Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan within 10 days of award.

• The contractor must adhere to a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services meet contract requirements.

• The Government will evaluate performance via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Performance objectives include 100% compliance with zero deviation for material procurement and 90% compliance with no more than two minor discrepancies for materials and structures.

• Location: Contractor must be located within a 50-mile radius of Fort Benning, GA.

• Response Time: On-call and/or recall capabilities within 60 minutes or less are required.

• Expertise: Minimum of 10 years of Special Operations experience with intimate knowledge of the 75th Ranger Regiment's breaching and demolition tactics, techniques, and procedures.

• Past Performance: Minimum of 5 years of past performance supporting Special Operations breaching contracts.

• Security: Secret clearance is preferred for personnel. Contractor personnel must comply with all security requirements, including installation access and OPSEC training.

• Training: Contractor employees must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC Level I, and iWATCH training within specified timeframes.

• Materials: The contractor is responsible for providing a detailed list of materials and equipment, including steel, concrete blocks, chain-link fencing, compressed oxygen, mechanical door trainers, shotgun trainers, rebar, vehicles, doors, and windows, as specified in the PWS.