DARTS and RAPID-X Training

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting market research under solicitation number 15F067S00003 to identify qualified vendors capable of supporting the delivery of RAPID-X and DARTS training exercises, which provide advanced instruction to Public Safety Bomb Technicians and military EOD personnel on IED disruption tools and techniques developed through FBI-led RDT&E efforts. This effort is solely for informational and planning purposes to inform a potential future recompete of the current contract vehicle and assess industry capabilities in delivering high-quality, field-forward, instructor-led training while adhering to FBI’s operational standards and tactical blueprints. The training is anticipated to occur annually across CONUS, with a primary place of performance in Quantico, Maryland, requiring vendors to coordinate closely with federal program staff, host bomb squads, and military installations to ensure safe and efficient range integration, logistical sustainability, and standardized course delivery. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict instructional fidelity, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and provide formal after-action feedback following each training event to ensure quality assurance. The notice was posted on June 5, 2026, with responses due by June 17, 2026, and is issued as a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 611430 by the FBI - Redstone Arsenal office within the Department of Justice. No binding contract will result from this action, as it explicitly does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or quote, and no pricing, evaluation criteria, contract value, or performance terms are included. All responses are for informational purposes only and cannot be accepted by the government to form a contractual obligation. Point of contact for inquiries includes Tabitha Williams and Bardia Barmaki, with the contracting office located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.