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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Solicitation Number: 75F40125Q00425 Title: Undercover Online Operations Training Agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Set-Aside: 100% Small Business NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training PSC Code: U099 – Education/Training – Other Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR 12.6) Acquisition Procedures: Simplified Acquisition (FAR Part 13) Response Due: 09/16/2025 at 5:00 PM ET Place of Performance: TBD – In-person Training Location Period of Performance: Six (6) months from date of award

I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) seeks services to deliver an advanced five (5)-day in-person undercover online operations training course for up to 16 OCI participants. The course will enhance the investigative skills of agents engaged in cybercrime investigations involving the illegal sale of FDA-regulated products via the surface, deep, and dark web.

The selected Contractor shall:

· Develop and deliver course content aligned with SOW training objectives

· Provide all required instructional materials, assessments, and instructor support

· Demonstrate subject matter expertise in digital investigations, managed attribution, and law enforcement-focused undercover operations See Statement of Work (SOW) for full details.

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Offerors shall submit:

1. Technical Proposal (not to exceed 10 pages):

· Factor 1: Experience developing/facilitating advanced undercover cyber operations training

· Factor 2: Instructor Experience and Staffing Plan

· Factor 3: Proposed Course Syllabus Note: Resumes and other supporting documents (e.g., syllabus) do not count toward the page limit.

2. Price Quote (separate attachment):

· Firm-Fixed-Price total for the complete training course

· Travel may be proposed with explanation (if applicable)

3. Past Performance:

· Provide one (1) to three (3) recent, relevant references (last three (3) years)

· Include: project title, agency/customer, contract number, dates, POC, scope/size/complexity

4. SAM.gov Compliance:

Offeror must be registered and active in SAM.gov at time of award.

Quote Submission Deadline: 09/16/2025 at 5:00 PM ET Email Quotes To: Jennifer.mun@fda.hhs.gov Subject Line: Quote – FDA Undercover Training – 75F40125Q00425 – [Offeror Name]

III. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Basis for Award: Best Value Trade-Off Award will be made to the Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering technical factors, past performance, and price. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced offer. FDA reserves the right to award without exchanges.

All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

Evaluation Factors:

Technical Factor 1 – Experience Developing and Facilitating an Advanced Online UC Operations Training Course Instruction:

Offeror shall describe experience (within past 3 years) delivering similar advanced online UC training courses. Must include scope, complexity, size, and dollar value of prior efforts relevant to SOW.

Evaluation Criteria:

· Scope: Direct applicability to SOW objectives and training topics

· Complexity: Experience in federal law enforcement settings

· Size: Similar number of participants (approx. 16–20) and training duration (5 days)

Technical Factor 2 – Instructor Experience and Staffing Plan Instruction:

Offeror shall submit a staffing plan identifying the Course Facilitator and other proposed personnel. Include resumes with details on education, certifications, prior experience, and relevance to training content.

Evaluation Criteria:

· Instructor qualifications and relevancy to the SOW

· Ability to deliver complex technical content effectively

· Availability and commitment of proposed staff

· Compliance with FDA’s HSPD-12 residency and security requirements

Technical Factor 3 – Proposed Course Syllabus Instruction:

Offeror shall submit a proposed syllabus reflecting the SOW’s training topics and objectives. It must demonstrate understanding of UC cybercrime operations and FDA-specific challenges.

Evaluation Criteria:

· Alignment with SOW topics and structure

· Demonstrated understanding of cyber investigations into FDA-regulated products

· Logical progression and instructional design suitability for law enforcement agents

Past Performance Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will assess the relevance, quality, and satisfaction of past performance based on provided references and may contact customers or review CPARS data, if available.

Price Evaluation Criteria:

Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness but is less important than technical merit and past performance. Price realism may be considered.

Adjectival Rating Definitions for Technical Factors:

IV. FAR PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

This solicitation and resulting contract incorporate the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions:

Solicitation Provisions

· FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

· FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Customized – See Section III)

· FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items Offerors shall complete annual representations and certifications in SAM.gov

Contract Clauses

· FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items

· FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (See full text below)

· FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

FULL TEXT: FAR 52.212-5 (SEPT 2023)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated by reference:

VI. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The training will occur in-person at a location to be determined (TBD). All other preparation activities may occur at the contractor’s location.

VII. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Six (6) months from the date of award. Training dates will be coordinated after final approval of the course curriculum.

VIII. ATTACHMENTS

1. Statement of Work (SOW)

2. Evaluation Criteria (integrated)