Explosives Relief of Disabilities (EROD) Investigation Support Services

The contract solicits expert support services for Explosives Relief of Disabilities (EROD) investigations under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) structure, designated as a Small Business Set Aside with a total set-aside classification. Issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under the U.S. Department of Justice, the solicitation seeks a Contractor to perform investigative activities in strict alignment with the EROD SI Manual and EETD guidance, including conducting interviews, documenting evidence, and producing Reports of Investigation (ROI) within 30 days of case assignment. The work is performance-based, requiring 100% compliance with procedural, formatting, and timeliness standards, and includes monthly status updates and ad hoc reporting. The contract encompasses a one-year base period and four one-year options, with an estimated total value between $99,000 and $495,000, based on a maximum of $900 per completed investigation across 110 cases annually. Performance must occur at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with F.O.B. Destination terms, and final acceptance is contingent upon government inspection at the delivery site. All personnel must hold and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance, possess a minimum of three years of direct investigative experience in explosives, criminal, or personnel investigations, and meet specific education or experience criteria. Non-U.S. citizens are strictly prohibited from accessing any DOJ IT systems or performing any work under the contract. Contractors are subject to stringent national security requirements under DOJ-06 and DOJ-07 clauses, including full liability for subcontractor compliance, mandatory reporting of foreign ownership or influence, and unrestricted government access to facilities, systems, and records for audit or incident response. Data and documents created under this contract are Government property, and any disclosure requires written authorization. The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), meaning technical acceptability is a mandatory threshold, and award will be made to the lowest-priced offer meeting all technical requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email by August 5, 2026, with a hard 4MB file size limit, and include certifications for UEI, CAGE code, small business status, and compliance with federal telecommunications supply chain restrictions. Invoicing is electronic only, directed to Finance.Branch@ATF.gov with specific subject line formatting, and must reference the COR/POC name, with paper invoices permitted only as a last resort.