U014--Active Threat Response Training for the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System

The U014 contract award for Active Threat Response Training for the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System is a firm fixed price solicitation set aside 100 percent for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, identified by NAICS code 611699 and solicitation number 36C26226Q0909. The contract requires the delivery of an on-site, live, in-person active threat and shooter-level training program to up to 1,600 clinical and non-clinical VA staff across the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System facilities, with training sessions scheduled Monday through Friday during standard business hours, but potentially consolidated into larger events or conducted on Saturdays at the Government's request. The period of performance is estimated from August 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with a six-month term and an option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with training standards established by the VA, including mandatory instructor qualifications requiring a minimum of ten years of certified experience, active threat instructor credentials from recognized governmental or law enforcement training entities, and adherence to all applicable VA directives and federal security protocols. Contractors must hold and provide certification documentation upon request and are prohibited from accessing sensitive VA information or systems, though limited physical administrative access to contracted equipment is permitted. Performance is governed by comprehensive FAR clauses including 52.212-4 with an addendum, 52.219-14 limiting subcontracting, 52.222-35 through 52.222-62 mandating equal opportunity, veteran employment reporting, paid sick leave, employment eligibility verification, and anti-trafficking compliance, alongside unique deviation amendments effective in November 2025 addressing contractor identification, equal opportunity for veterans and workers with disabilities, and combating trafficking. The evaluation process centers on a mandatory pass/fail gate requiring proposers to demonstrate specialized experience delivering active threat training in a healthcare setting. Awards will be made on the basis of lowest price among responsible and qualified offerors whose submissions conform to all terms, with prices required to remain firm for 60 days. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 22, 2026, to Jennell Christofaro at the Department of Veterans Affairs, with strict adherence to labeling requirements. All deliverables are government property, and contractors must comply with the Privacy Act, FOIA