69 -- Live Agent Chemical Agent Training

The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) in Virginia Beach, Virginia, plans to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to Allen-Vanguard, Inc. for commercial services to support live chemical agent training in both indoor and open-air environments. This procurement, conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and designated as a 100% small business set-aside, is authorized under 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source is capable of meeting the agency's requirements. The contract period is brief, spanning from October 17 to October 21, 2005, with proposals due by noon EST on September 23, 2005. The solicitation number for this requirement is H92244-05-R-0083, and the associated NAICS code is 611699, which pertains to educational services, with a small business size standard of $6 million. The procurement is intended to ensure that NSWDG has a readily available and reliable source to conduct specialized chemical agent training essential for operational readiness. Interested parties were invited to express their interest and demonstrate capability by contacting the group via email. The acquisition carries a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO, indicating the procurement’s priority level in the context of national defense needs. Overall, the contract underscores the unique nature of the service required, justifying the sole source award to Allen-Vanguard, Inc., a company positioned to fulfill the specialized demands of live chemical agent training for the Navy's special warfare operators.