321 Combatives Instructor
ID: FA558725Q0001_RepostType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5587 48 CONS (ADMIN ONLY NO REQ)APO, AE, 09461-5120, USA

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Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- COMBAT (U013)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide combatives training for the 321 Special Tactics Squadron (STS) at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. The contractor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive training that includes grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and striking techniques, ensuring that instructors possess advanced martial arts qualifications and tactical training experience. This training is crucial for enhancing the operational readiness of special operations personnel, with a structured schedule of three 2-hour sessions weekly and dedicated proficiency training weeks. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Davion Bratcher at Davion.Bratcher@us.af.mil or MSgt Jaime Compean at jaime.compean@us.af.mil, with submissions due by the specified deadlines outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to deliver combatives training for the 321 Special Tactics Squadron (STS) at RAF Mildenhall, UK. The contractor must manage the necessary resources to conduct training that bridges physical readiness and tactical combat skills, including grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and striking techniques. Instructors are required to possess extensive experience, holding advanced martial arts qualifications and prior tactical training instruction. The training encompasses a structured schedule involving three 2-hour sessions weekly and dedicated proficiency training weeks, focusing on minimizing injury risks while evaluating trainees’ skills and readiness for combat scenarios. The syllabus targets essential combative skills, including defensive maneuvers, weapon retention, and prisoner control techniques. Coordination with government representatives is critical for monitoring and scheduling, ensuring effective training execution and adherence to established objectives throughout the contract period. This PWS reflects a commitment to enhancing operational readiness through advanced combatives instruction for special operations personnel.
    The government document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for vendor quotes to provide combatives training for the 321 Special Tactics Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, UK. Issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) FA558725Q0001, it focuses on the contractor's responsibility to deliver management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor as detailed in the Performance Work Statement. The solicitation specifies that multiple quotes may be submitted, but only those conforming to outlined RFQ terms will be considered. It identifies evaluation criteria, emphasizing price, technical capability, and relevant past performance, without set-asides due to overseas location. Quotes must be submitted in writing by the deadline of April 28, 2025, with required information regarding company details and service descriptions. The document delineates option items for additional services and future performance periods, taking place from June 2025 to May 2028. Compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Department of Defense (DoD) instructions is mandated, ensuring contractors meet necessary legal and safety standards. The RFQ exemplifies the structured solicitation process in government contracting, reflecting a methodical approach to accountability and vendor selection for critical military training services.
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA558725Q0001) for commercial combatives training services for the 321 Special Tactics Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, UK. The RFQ outlines the need for a contractor to provide management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor as detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement. It specifies the type of set-aside (none due to overseas location), submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria for bids, emphasizing that the government may award contracts based on price and technical capability rather than strictly the lowest bid. Contractors are reminded to submit their best quotes by the specified deadlines, with provisions for emergency extensions. The document details the types of services required, including primary and assistant instructor services, course materials, and facility access, with options for contract extension in subsequent years. Key evaluation factors include price, technical capability, and past performance with special operations units. All communications regarding the RFQ must be directed to the contracting officer by a specified date. This comprehensive outline functions to inform potential vendors about submission requirements and the evaluation process for government contracts, demonstrating the government's structured approach to procurement.
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