NCETR Contractor Qualification Criteria - NORT Trainer CLIN 0006.pdf
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This is an attachment detailing contractor qualification criteria for CLIN 0006 (Canine Trainer – NORT) for the National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) under the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Canine trainer contractors must demonstrate comprehensive technical proficiency and extensive experience in law enforcement canine training, explosives detection, and handler instruction. The minimum qualifications include five years of experience in practical canine training principles (classical and operant conditioning), various reward system utilization, handling multiple canine breeds, problem-solving performance issues, law enforcement applications of detector canines, explosives recognition and handling with understanding of federal and state storage regulations, and canine detector training methodologies for explosives and accelerant detection. Additionally, contractors must possess three years of experience operating classroom multimedia devices and must be capable of providing basic and emergency first aid including CPR. Desired areas of expertise span various canine training methodologies, target odor recognition, non-productive responses, canine emergency care, explosives classification and laws, and explosives odor testing procedures. Contractors shall provide flexibility for seven-day-per-week availability including holidays, contribute to course development and material updates, assist with training site setup and maintenance, and maintain prescribed safety procedures in all canine handling environments with immediate incident reporting requirements. Documentation of training experience through certificates of completion, curriculum vitae, and resume is mandatory. Special consideration applies to candidates with prior ATF/NCETR instructional experience within three years of proposal submission, and exceptions may be made for individuals possessing unique qualifications based on industry experience.
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ATTACHMENT 7
CLIN 0006: Canine Trainer – NORT
Contractor Qualification Criteria
Technical Proficiency:
1. Trainers must possess law enforcement, investigational application of detector canines, explosives training skills, experience with various canine training methodologies, or have unique experience, education, and training to support ATF’s commitment to train superior explosives and accelerant detector canines. These trainings and experiences are highly regarded skill sets and are required for specialty programs at NCETR.
2. Areas of expertise desired by Canine Trainers include, but are not limited to:
• Various Canine Training
Methodologies
• Classical and Operant Conditioning
• Various Reward System Training
• Training/Handling Various Canine
Breeds
• Target Odor Recognition deficiencies
• Non-productive Responses (NPR)
• Target Odor Responses
• Canine Basic and Emergency Care
• Explosives Classification
• Explosives Laws and Regulations
• Explosives Odor Testing Procedures
• Federal Explosives Laws and Regulations
3. ATF uses a variety of instructional methods, including classroom lectures and demonstrations, practical exercises (PE), and odor recognition testing. The contractor shall provide input for the revision or amendment of the lectures, demonstrations, and exercises to provide updated materials, as appropriate and necessary for the course requirements.
4. Many courses require the instructor to provide both classroom as well as practical instruction.
5. Contractor rates will be used for all services including, but not limited to, instruction, practical instruction, and course development.
6. Contractor shall be flexible and available seven (7) days per week to include holidays if warranted.
7. Exceptions may be made to contractor instructors who possess unique qualifications based on industry experience.
Education/Experience and Certification Requirements:
8. Minimum five (5) years’ experience with and proficiency in the following:
• A comprehensive understanding of practical canine training principles including classical and operant conditioning.
• Utilization of various reward systems in training detection canines (ball, Kong, tug, food, etc.)
ATTACHMENT 7
CLIN 0006: Canine Trainer – NORT
• Handling and/or training various canine breeds.
• Training handlers who practice various training methodologies and techniques.
• Training handler with different skills, experience, and proficiency levels.
• Problem-solving canine performance issues, including target odor recognition deficiencies, non-productive responses (NPR), unwanted aggressive response or “pawing” at target odor search containers or concealments.
9. Minimum fine (5) years’ experience in law enforcement, particularly the investigational application of detector canines.
10. Minimum five (5) years’ experience with the recognition, use and handling of explosives as well as a complete understanding of Federal and state storage regulations.
11. Minimum five (5) years’ experience with various canine detector training methodologies, to include explosives and accelerant detection.
12. Minimum three (3) years’ experience operating all classroom multimedia devices.
13. Shall assist in setup and cleaning of training site and training courses. Also, assist with transportation of training materials to sites, if warranted.
14. Must be able to provide basic and emergency first aid when needed, to include CPR if warranted. Must utilize prescribed safety methods and procedures in handling trained and untrained canines in kennel areas, public environments, and veterinary treatment facilities.
Required to report all injuries, canine bites, and safety issues immediately.
15. Special consideration may be given to those who possess experience instructing
ATF/NCETR training programs within three years of proposal submission.
16. Canine Trainers must have documentation of training experience, to include certificates of completion, curriculum vitae and/or resume.
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