Interview and Interrogation Course
ID: W912LP-25-R-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/97b57abfa24e46f980a037873f7568ee/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Iowa National Guard, is seeking qualified vendors to provide technical instruction services for an Interview and Interrogation course at the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center. The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive training program that spans a base period of approximately ten months, with the potential for four additional 12-month option periods. This training is crucial for enhancing the skills of personnel involved in counterdrug operations, ensuring they are equipped with effective interviewing and interrogation techniques. Interested parties are required to review the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) and submit their responses to the Sources Sought Response Form by 10:00 AM Central Time on March 31, 2025, to assist the government in refining the course requirements and determining the appropriate procurement strategy. For further inquiries, contact Dan Collins at daniel.w.collins.civ@army.mil or Megan Kaszinski at megan.r.kaszinski.civ@army.mil.

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    W912LP-25-R-0001_PWS_DRAFT.pdf
    W912LP-25-R-0001_Sources_Sought_Response_Form.pdf
    The document outlines a Sources Sought Response for a solicitation concerning technical instruction services at the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC) for a specific course titled "Interview and Interrogation." It invites companies to review the provided DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) and respond to several queries regarding clarity, comprehensiveness, and suitability of the course requirements. Key questions include whether the requirements allow for a complete proposal without revisions, if any aspects seem vague or restrictive, and if the timeline of 30 days is sufficient for submission of necessary materials like manuals and presentations. Companies are encouraged to indicate if they can offer Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) training tailored to the course needs. The purpose of this solicitation is to gather information from potential providers to assess their capabilities and ensure that the specified training meets the government's requirements effectively.
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