Training and Exercise Plan (TEP) Development

The contract calls for the development of a comprehensive Training and Exercise Plan (TEP) for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) to strengthen biosafety protocols and operational readiness. This includes creating standardized templates for exercise design, facilitation, and evaluation, as well as establishing a structured methodology for continuous improvement tracking. The plan must support consistent, repeatable, and scalable training activities that align with federal biosafety and biosecurity requirements, ensuring personnel are adequately prepared for high-consequence biological incidents. The work is to be performed at the NBAF location in Manhattan, Kansas, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, which covers management consulting services, indicating the need for expert advisory and planning capabilities. While no set-aside status is specified, the contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its Mrpbs Minneapolis office. The project emphasizes not only initial planning but also long-term sustainability and adaptability of the TEP to evolving threats and regulatory expectations.