DCSA Request for Information Role Player Support at NCCA
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCYDEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCYQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dc18dbdb5626484594c4571ea4792307/view
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    The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors for role player support services at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) in Columbia, South Carolina. The objective is to recruit and vet participants who will role-play various scenarios for federal polygraph training, which includes mock criminal activities and unethical behaviors, to enhance the training of polygraph examiners. This initiative is crucial for ensuring effective training while adhering to strict security and medical guidelines, with the potential contract structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement over a period of up to five years. Interested contractors should submit their unclassified responses, including capabilities and pricing estimates, to Terrie Rodriguez at terrie.m.rodriguez.civ@mail.mil, as the government seeks feedback for market research purposes only and no binding solicitation is available at this time.

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    Terrie Rodriguez
    terrie.m.rodriguez.civ@mail.mil
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    DRAFT Statement of Work.pdf
    The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requires polygraph interview support services at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) at Fort Jackson, SC. This initiative aims to provide suitable interview subjects for NCCA's polygraph examiner training program, which consists of three 12-week courses annually. The contractor is tasked with recruiting and vetting 36 participants daily over four weeks per course, totaling 144 subjects per iteration. Subjects will role-play scenarios such as mock criminal activities before undergoing polygraph exams while adhering to strict security and medical guidelines. The contractor must manage transportation, compliance with Fort Jackson's access requirements, and ensure subjects meet security clearance levels. A program manager will oversee operations throughout the training period. The overall goal is to enhance the effectiveness of polygraph training while ensuring all safety and legal protocols are followed. The contract duration is for one year, with the potential for four 12-month extensions. The structure includes clear performance expectations and security requirements vital for the success of this specialized program.
    RFI_3_Role Player Support NCCA.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) regarding potential contractors for support services at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA). The Government seeks feedback from industry on fulfilling a new requirement to provide daily role-players for federal polygraph training, involving mock scenarios of criminal activity and various unethical behaviors. Contractors are requested to submit unclassified responses detailing their capabilities, two rough orders of magnitude (ROM) for pricing, estimated onboarding timeframes, and additional feedback. The submissions must align with a specific format, including company identification and NAICS codes. Notably, responses will be utilized for market research only and do not constitute a binding solicitation. The potential contract is oriented toward a firm-fixed-price arrangement over 60 months, and the document underscores that participation does not guarantee contract award, as the Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation based on the responses. All submissions must conform to the specified guidelines and are subject to evaluation for future procurement considerations.
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