U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Training & Development (OTD) Detecting Deception and Eliciting Responses (DDER) Training Support Services
ID: 20145059Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONMISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/853f07d908744558bd103aa406028464/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Training and Development seeks information from vendors for a potential contract to support its Detecting Deception and Eliciting Responses (DDER) training courses.

    The CBP aims to gather intelligence on potential terrorists and weapons of mass effect, focusing on improving interviewing techniques. The role players/cultural experts needed for these training programs must have a thorough knowledge of cultures, customs, religions, and languages from various regions including North Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Somalia.

    The successful vendor will provide services as outlined in the draft Statement of Work, demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed the following requirements:

    • Delivering a 3-day training program specializing in non-coercive interviewing techniques.
    • Conducting classroom lectures on behavioral analysis and interviewing strategies.
    • Supplying role players/cultural experts for the training program.

    CBP desires information on vendors' capabilities and experiences in meeting similar scope requirements, with responses due by August 9, 2024. The CBP will not award a contract based on this information gathering exercise, but rather uses this process for planning purposes.

    Responses should be in PDF format, not exceeding five pages, and include:

    • Demonstration of the vendor's capabilities.
    • Business contact details, size, and contracting vehicles.
    • Cost estimates and any assumptions made regarding the requirements.

    All submissions become the property of the CBP. Vendors are encouraged to respond electronically to Jared A. Tritle at jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jared A. Tritle
    (317) 381-5447
    jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov
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