W912LP-25-R-0004_Clan Lab Safety Training Course
ID: W912LP-25-R-0004Type: 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)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4158cab707bd49a59cf34402b3864e5a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army National Guard, is seeking qualified vendors to provide technical instruction services for a Clandestine Laboratory Safety Training Course at the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center in Johnston, Iowa. The procurement aims to enhance the skills of law enforcement personnel involved in counternarcotics efforts through a comprehensive 36-hour training program that covers lab safety, hazards, site control, and decontamination procedures. This initiative is crucial for improving operational effectiveness in drug interdiction and promoting public safety. Interested parties must review the Draft Performance Work Statement 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 training requirements and determining the appropriate set-aside for the solicitation. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Kelsey Letcher at kelsey.l.letcher.civ@army.mil or Hunter D. Maeder at hunter.d.maeder.mil@army.mil.

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    W912LP-25-R-0004 PWS (DRAFT).pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide Technical Instructor Services for a Clandestine Laboratory Safety Training Course at the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC). This program is essential for enhancing the skills of law enforcement personnel engaged in counternarcotics efforts. The contractor will be responsible for designing, developing, and instructing a 36-hour course over multiple iterations, offering comprehensive instruction on lab safety, hazards, site control, and decontamination procedures tailored to meet both current safety standards and specific MCTC objectives. Key requirements include the provision of student materials, practical exercises, and a course curriculum that is regularly updated. The contractor must maintain a qualified workforce, adhere to quality control measures, and comply with stringent security protocols while utilizing government facilities and resources. Performance will be evaluated through student feedback and adherence to prescribed objectives. This document is a formal request for proposals (RFP), framing critical government goals in combating drug trafficking while fostering cooperation among law enforcement agencies at multiple levels. It emphasizes the importance of specialized training in promoting public safety and enhancing operational effectiveness in drug interdiction efforts.
    W912LP-25-R-0004 Sources Sought Response Form.pdf
    The government seeks to procure technical instruction services for a Clandestine Laboratory Safety Training Course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC). The document serves as a Sources Sought Response that invites potential vendors to review the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and respond to specific questions regarding course clarity and their capability to meet requirements. Key inquiries include whether the PWS is clear enough for vendors to prepare a proposal without revisions, if any requirements are vague or restrictive, and the adequacy of a 30-day preparation timeline for submission materials like manuals and presentations. Vendors are also asked to indicate if they can offer relevant Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) training. The overall purpose is to gather industry feedback to refine the training course requirements and gauge vendor readiness and capacity for participation before the formal RFP process commences. This document highlights the government’s approach to ensuring clear communication while assessing vendor capabilities in line with its training needs.
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