Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Technician Course
ID: 70Z023I72100000Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a99faafa97cd4358a341a1c2834dc8ba/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 12, 2023 9:49 PM
  2. 2
    Updated Dec 12, 2023 9:49 PM
  3. 3
    Due Dec 22, 2023 10:00 PM
Description

Sources Sought HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF US COAST GUARD is seeking information from potential offerors who are interested in, and capable of providing technical training and administrative support services for a firm fixed price for the Deployable Specialized Forces’ (DSF) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Technician course. The purpose of the course is to provide the skills and knowledge required to prepare National Strike Force (NSF) and Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) CBRN personnel with a specialist perspective in both maritime/land-based locations for response to a CBRN/Weapons of Mass Destruction incident at the Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technician level. This course will prepare qualified individuals to achieve a Pro-board certification as HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, and Technician level responders. The USCG is expected to hold three to four courses, the maximum 72 trainee quotas annually; the first course will take place in August 2024.

Point(s) of Contact
Wendy L. Paulo
Wendy.L.Paulo@uscg.mil
Files
Title
Posted
CBRN Technicain SOW _ 12.11.23.pdf
3/26/2024
RFI Request_DSF CBRN Course comments .pdf
3/26/2024
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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Technician Course
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