Lethal Means Safety Prevention Training Program
ID: PANMCC25P0000015158Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT BLISSFORT BLISS, TX, 79916-6812, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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https://sam.gov/opp/20c43c3f3a544ba9aab8dfb3bcc75a78/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army's MICC at Fort Bliss, Texas, is seeking qualified contractors to implement a Lethal Means Safety Prevention Training Program aimed at reducing suicides and suicide ideations among military personnel. The program will focus on educating Soldiers about firearms safety and peer intervention strategies, addressing the critical issue that 67% of military suicides involve firearms. This initiative aligns with federal and Army regulations promoting evidence-based public health strategies for suicide prevention and aims to foster a culture of safety regarding firearms within the military community. Interested parties should contact Matthew Altenberg at matthew.l.altenberg.mil@army.mil or Major Alan Lambert at alan.r.lambert4.mil@army.mil for further details, as this opportunity is currently in the sources sought phase and does not obligate the government to contract.

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    Leathal Means Safety Training Fort Bliss Texas PWS.docx
    The Lethal Means Safety Training contract aims to implement a suicide prevention program within the U.S. military, specifically targeting Fort Bliss, Texas. The contractor, operating under a non-personal service contract, will provide comprehensive training focused on reducing firearm access during crises—a critical area since 67% of military suicides involve firearms. The overarching goal is to foster safety culture and significantly reduce suicide ideation and incidents among military personnel by educating them on effective peer intervention strategies regarding firearms storage. The contract outlines specific service requirements including didactic and interactive training modalities, with content tailored to resonate with military members. It emphasizes the need for quality control, operational security, and adherence to established Army regulations. The contractor is expected to deliver robust training materials, conduct pre/post-training surveys to assess effectiveness, and engage the community in supportive initiatives for peer interventions focused on firearms safety. Deliverables include semi-annual program evaluations and data analysis reports to monitor and enhance training impacts. The supporting structure of this RFP aligns with federal and state goals for mental health and firearms safety, emphasizing evidence-based public health strategies designed to create safer environments for service members.
    Lethal Means Safety Prevention Training RFI.docx
    The U.S. Army's MICC-Bliss, 919th Contracting Battalion is seeking market research for Lethal Means Safety Prevention Training at Fort Bliss, Texas. This Request for Information (RFI) invites qualified parties to express their capabilities in delivering evidence-based suicide prevention training centered on firearms safety. Respondents must demonstrate compliance with established guidelines such as The White House's public health strategy and Army regulations regarding suicide prevention. Key questions focus on past training experience, capacity to manage an audience of over 15,000 Soldiers, reliance on subcontractors, proposed training materials, and timelines for responding to future RFPs. While the RFI emphasizes that it is not a solicitation for proposals and does not obligate the government to contract, it encourages vendors to provide relevant pricing information and highlight past work. Overall, this initiative aims to enhance safety protocols and education programs related to lethal means prevention within the military context.
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