BCAT Training Courses

The contract requires the provision of specialized BCAT training courses focusing on Combat Tracker skills, specifically the IED Centric Combat Tracker Level I, Level II, and MARSOC Level I Courses. These courses span between five to six training days depending on the specific course and are designed to instruct 15 to 25 Marine EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Technicians. The training covers essential combat man-tracking techniques and skills, emphasizing the visual identification of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) indicators and Counter-IED operations at both basic and advanced levels. The Department of Defense's Joint IED Defeat Organization, based in Arlington, VA, is overseeing this contract. The contractor is expected to provide qualified subject matter experts and all necessary instructional materials to effectively deliver the required curriculum. The contracting officer responsible for this engagement is Janet M. Carlson, who serves as the primary point of contact for the contract. The work supports enhancing the operational capabilities of Marine EOD teams through targeted, expert-led training programs.