Writing Narcotic Search Warrants Course
ID: W912LP-25-R-0003Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7M8 USPFO ACTIVITY IA ARNGJOHNSTON, IA, 50131-1824, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a55fca15d667420eb52ac2dfb97a138c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Iowa National Guard, is seeking technical instruction services for a "Writing Narcotic Search Warrants" course at the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC). The contractor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive training program that includes essential topics such as types of search warrants, constitutional requirements, and documentation of probable cause, aimed at enhancing the skills of law enforcement officers in writing effective search warrants. This initiative is part of broader national drug control strategies to improve the capabilities of federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel involved in narcotics-related missions. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Sources Sought Response Form by 10:00 am central time on March 31, 2025, and can contact Dan Collins at daniel.w.collins.civ@army.mil or Megan Kaszinski at megan.r.kaszinski.civ@army.mil for further information.

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    W912LP-25-R-0003_PWS_DRAFT.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contracting Technical Instructor Services to deliver a Writing Narcotic Search Warrants course at the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC). The contractor must provide necessary personnel, materials, and equipment to instruct law enforcement officers, focusing on skills vital for writing effective search warrants within criminal investigations. The contract includes a base period of 12 months and four optional periods, with courses conducted across multiple locations. Course content must cover various essential topics such as types of search warrants, constitutional requirements, and documentation of probable cause, designed to enhance the participants' skills in affidavit writing. Each course iteration is to consist of at least 20 hours of instruction delivered over three days, with a configuration allowing up to 30 participants. The government will supply specific facilities and audiovisual equipment, while the contractor must furnish all other necessary instructional materials. Quality control measures, including pre- and post-tests for students and evaluations, will be established to maintain instructional standards. This initiative supports national drug control strategies and aims to enhance the skillset of federal, state, and local law enforcement officials engaged in narcotics-related missions.
    W912LP-25-R-0003_Sources_Sought_Response_Form.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding the provision of technical instruction services for a course titled "Writing Narcotics Search Warrants" at the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC). It includes a DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) that potential bidders must review. The file seeks responses to several specific questions related to the clarity of course requirements, potential vagueness or restrictiveness of those requirements, availability of existing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) training that could be adapted, and the adequacy of a 30-day timeline for proposal preparation, including necessary materials like student manuals and slide presentations. Interested companies are prompted to respond with company identification details, confirming their ability to meet the outlined requirements. This RFP is part of federal efforts to enhance training capabilities and ensure that law enforcement personnel are proficient in key areas related to drug-related offenses. The document emphasizes the government’s need for precise input from potential contractors to achieve effective training outcomes.
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