U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

U -- INSTRUCTOR FOR FIREARMS TRAINING SOL RFQ-70081 DUE 042497 POC Mabel L. Comfort, Contracting Officer, 202-324-9227 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued -- This solicitation is being issued as a request For Quotation (RFQ) #70081. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-45. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for Small business-Small Purchase Set-Aside -- The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8299 -- The FBI has a requirement for the instructional services of an independent contractor to perform handgun instruction for FBI Special Weapons and Tactics Teams. The requirements are as follows: The contractor must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience successfully instructing Federal Law Enforcement Special Weapons and Tactics personnel and/or elite military units. The contractor must possess state-of-the-art handgun techniques, drills and theories. The contractor must be able to demonstrate the firearms skills and training drills to the highest degree of proficiency using the same weapons systems that FBI Special Operation Teams employ. The contractor must utilize strong communication skills to effectively explain the application and the theory of why the skills and drills are effective in the discipline of tactical handgun shooting. Before a contractor is selected, those individuals applying for the position must conduct a three (3) day firearms on site demonstration. This class will be used to evaluate the potential contractor's instructional skills, communication skills, shooting ability and to ensure that contractor's handgun subject matter, drills and theories are compatible with the current handgun training program. The offerors will provide a detailed lesson plan and training video of the areas which will be covered in the training program in advance of the three day program. The cost of the training/evaluation program, lesson plan and training video will be incurred by the offeror. It is desirable for the contractor to have a competitive shooting background. The number of national level shooting titles won by offerer will be weighed heavily/favorably. The awarded contractor will be required to provide training in support of a total of (4) four one week schools to be completed prior to September 30, 1997 in various areas of the country. The required makeup of the training will be (1) one basic course and (3) three intermediate courses. The contractor must be able to pass a FBI background investigation and sign a operational security agreement. The contractor shallpay own travel expenses, no per diem allowed. F.O.B.: Destination -- Quantico, Virginia 22135 -- All bids shall be clearly marked with RFQ # 70081 -- Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3,Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial (OCT 1995) with its quote. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) also applies to this acquisition. All bids shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 4:30 pm EST, April 24, 1997 -- The point of contact for all information is Mabel L. Comfort, Contract Officer, at the address and phone number listed above -- Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late in accordance with the FAR -- Award to be made within one (1) week after closing.*** (0098)

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