In-Person Train-the-Trainer Instruction for ASIST v.12

The contract seeks qualified providers to deliver five-day in-person Train-the-Trainer sessions for the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training v.12 program at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The primary objective is to certify a dedicated cadre of internal USAFA instructors capable of delivering ASIST v.12 training to personnel across the academy, thereby strengthening suicide intervention capabilities within the military community. Sessions must adhere strictly to the ASIST v.12 curriculum standards and be led by facilitators who are current, certified ASIST trainers with proven experience in adult education and trauma-informed instruction. Completion of the program will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and certification necessary to independently conduct ASIST workshops on base. The effort is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense and falls under NAICS code 611430 for other schools and instruction. Performance is required solely at the USAFA location with a firm deadline for responses on July 23, 2026, and the posting date is July 16, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate capacity to deliver immersive, high-fidelity training in a federal military environment, ensuring strict compliance with all ASIST program protocols, participant privacy requirements, and DoD training standards. Success will result in a sustainable, on-site training capacity that enhances mental resilience and crisis response infrastructure within the Air Force Academy.