Recovery of Human Remains Course
ID: RFI-ERTU-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b4b2ba47417a48088b10fa6bc91760aa/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking qualified contractors to provide a specialized training course titled "Recovery of Human Remains" for its Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU). This 40-hour advanced course is designed for ERT personnel who have completed foundational training, focusing on enhancing their skills in recovering human remains and preserving evidence at crime scenes, particularly in complex situations such as mass fatalities and homicides. The procurement requires contractors to offer appropriate facilities, including classrooms for 40 students, laboratory spaces, and multiple clandestine grave sites for practical training, along with expert instructors in various forensic disciplines. Interested parties should contact Ashley Johnson at aljohnson5@fbi.gov or Natosha Floyd at nfloyd@fbi.gov for further details, as this Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a contract.

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    Ashley Johnson
    aljohnson5@fbi.gov
    Natosha Floyd
    nfloyd@fbi.gov
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    The FBI is seeking information through an RFI (RFI-ERTU-2025) aimed at acquiring a training course for its Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU) focused on the Recovery of Human Remains. This 40-hour advanced training course is designed for ERT personnel already familiar with basic and post-blast courses, enhancing their capabilities to effectively recover human remains and preserve evidence from crime scenes. The RFI outlines requirements for potential contractors, which include providing suitable facilities for training that include classrooms for 40 students, laboratory spaces, and multiple clandestine grave sites for hands-on exercises, as well as ensuring instructors possess the necessary advanced qualifications and expertise in forensic fields. The document highlights key course specifications including the requirement for a mix of theoretical and practical training, emphasizing the critical need for contemporary forensic techniques. Respondents must submit their company information, capabilities, and ability to meet the outlined specifications without expectation of compensation, as this RFI is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a contract. Overall, the RFI serves to identify contractors who can fulfill the specialized training needs of the FBI ERTU.
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