USCG Glock Armorer and Advanced Armorer Course
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)
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    Posted Mar 21, 2024, 9:02 PM UTC
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    Updated Dec 23, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 7, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG), intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract for the Glock Armorer and Advanced Armorer Course aimed at training USCG personnel. The contractor will be responsible for providing two sessions of two days of hands-on training, focusing on intermediate maintenance, repair, inspection, and troubleshooting of Glock pistols over a five-year period. This training is crucial for ensuring that USCG personnel are equipped with the necessary skills to maintain and operate Glock weapons effectively. Interested parties may direct questions to Contracting Officer William E. Lewis at William.E.Lewis3@uscg.mil, noting that this notice is not a request for quotes or proposals, and the contract value is anticipated to be within the $15 million business size standard for NAICS code 611430.

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