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Iowa National Guard technical instruction services for a K-9 Drug Detections Enhancement Course course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center

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w912LP-26-R-0004Federal

Contract Overview

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AI Contract Overview

The Iowa National Guard is seeking technical instruction services to support a K9 Drug Detection Enhancement course for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center. The contract includes a base period of approximately twelve months, with the potential for four additional twelve-month option periods. Interested parties are asked to review the draft Performance Work Statement and Evaluation Criteria, and submit a Sources Sought Response Form by 10:00 am Central Time on January 15, 2026. This information will assist the government in refining the solicitation and determining any applicable set-asides. The contract falls under NAICS code 611699 and is issued by the Department of Defense's W7M8 USPFO Activity IA ARNG office located in Johnston, Iowa. The point of contact for this opportunity includes Seth Van Steenwyk and Jenne Reedholm, with contact details provided for further inquiries. The solicitation emphasizes technical expertise in K9 drug detection training, aiming to enhance capabilities through specialized instruction. Responses will influence the final structure of the solicitation and its timeline.

General Info

Iowa National Guard seeks technical K9 drug detection training services with base plus four option periods.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7M8 Uspfo Activity Ia Arng

Contract Value

$297,000

NAICS

611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction View NAICS

Place of Performance

Johnston, IA, 50131, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

BLACK DOG K9 TRAINING, LLCView Profile

Award Issued Date

06/02/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

(16)

06.+W912LP26R0004_Attachment_4+_Price_Proposal_Form_%28fillable%29.pdf

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Sources Sought Response Form for W912LP-26-R-0004

PDF•1 page•sources-sought

01.+W912LP26R0004_Attachment_1_Performance+Work+Statement.pdf

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Past Performance Questionnaire for Solicitation

PDF•3 pages•past-performance

07.+W912LP26R0004_Attachment+5a_Past+Performance__Cover+Letter.pdf

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Amendment 1 to RFP W912LP-26-R-0004 K9 Drug Detection Enhancement

PDF•amendment

08.+W912LP26R0004_+Attachment_5b_Past_Performance_Questionnaire_%28fillable%29.pdf

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04.+W912LP26R0004_Attachment_2c_Addendum_to_FAR_52.212-2.pdf

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DRAFT Performance Work Statement for K-9 Drug Detections Enhancement Course

PDF•15 pages•pws

02.+W912LP26R0004_Attachment_2a_Provisions+and+Clauses.pdf

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Draft Evaluation Criteria for K-9 Drug Detections Enhancement Course

PDF•1 page•evaluation-criteria

W912LP-26-R0004 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Proposal Submission Instructions

PDF•8 pages•amendment

RFP W912LP-26R-0004 K9 Drug Detection Enhancement Training

PDF•2 pages•rfp

W912LP-26-R-0004 Past Performance Cover Letter

PDF•1 page•past-performance

W912LP26R0004 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Proposal Submission Instructions

PDF•amendment

05.+W912LP26R0004_Attachment_3_Wage+Determination.pdf

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

Amendment 2Apr 8

Contract was updated

Amendment 3Apr 9

Contract was updated

PostedJun 2

Solicitation

Type ChangedJun 2

Solicitation → award-notice

AwardedJun 2

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7M8 Uspfo Activity Ia Arng

Contacts2 people available

OfficeJOHNSTON, IA, 50131-1824, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → W7M8 Uspfo Activity Ia Arng

Office AddressJOHNSTON, IA, 50131-1824, USA

Contacts

Seth Van Steenwyk

Kelsey Letcher

Full Description

https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=b4ea014b28b24462ab4908e3b34509c0

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