Access to Firearm Training Facility - ICE/ERO/Washington Field Office
ID: ICE-DCR-2024-RangeAccess-WASType: Presolicitation
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTDETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALSWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is seeking a contractor to provide access to a secure firearms training facility for its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington Field Office in Manassas, Virginia. The selected contractor will be responsible for offering a facility that accommodates approximately 87 officers for quarterly training, remediation, and weapon qualifications, with training sessions scheduled up to 49 days a year during regular business hours. This initiative is crucial for maintaining officer proficiency in firearms handling and operational readiness, ensuring compliance with ICE Firearms Policy and safety standards. Interested parties can contact John L. Kurtz at john.kurtz@ice.dhs.gov or Musa Kamara at musa.kamara@ice.dhs.gov for further details regarding this presolicitation opportunity.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a secure firearms training facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, as mandated by ICE Firearms Policy. The selected contractor will provide a facility in Manassas, Virginia, for approximately 87 officers to conduct quarterly training, remediation, and weapon qualifications. Training will take place up to 49 days a year, with sessions running Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The facility must include an indoor shooting range, classrooms, and advanced tactical scenarios accommodating various firearms used by ICE. Additional requirements include the capability for low-light training, compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and proximity to a trauma center to manage potential on-site emergencies. This initiative is vital for maintaining officer proficiency in firearms handling and operational readiness.
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