Iowa National Guard technical instruction services for a Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect Course course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center

The Iowa Army National Guard Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC) is soliciting technical instruction services to design, develop, and deliver a Detecting Danger/Armed Suspect course aimed at supporting federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts aligned with national counternarcotics strategies. The solicitation (number W912LP-26-R-0007) is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 611699, with performance primarily at MCTC’s Camp Dodge facility in Johnston, Iowa, but training iterations may occur across all 54 U.S. states and territories. The contract features a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, permitting a flexible number of course iterations depending on operational needs and funding, potentially extending performance up to five years. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, materials, equipment, and oversight necessary to deliver face-to-face instruction, emphasizing robust quality control and compliance with security and installation access requirements. Offerors must demonstrate substantial experience in law enforcement training, with instructor qualifications set at a minimum of 15 years total law enforcement experience—including at least 10 years as a civilian Narcotics Officer—and five years of teaching similar courses. Course materials encompass professionally bound student manuals bearing the MCTC logo, pre- and post-tests administered to all students, practical exercises, and branded PowerPoint presentations. Training delivery must support classroom engagement and be scalable to distance learning modalities at the government’s discretion, though telework is not an acceptable substitute for in-person instruction. The contract imposes strict adherence to DoD and installation security standards, including background checks and compliance with combatting trafficking in persons policies. Performance evaluation hinges on student feedback with an average minimum rating of 75%, complete curriculum coverage, and timely delivery of all materials to the government Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who is also responsible for inspection and acceptance of services. The competitive award will employ a best value trade-off methodology focusing on technical approach, offeror qualifications, and instructor expertise, although no cost or pricing data have been disclosed at this solicitation stage.