36C26225Q1137 -Staff Active Threat Response (S-ATR)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a contractor to provide Staff Active Threat Response (S-ATR) training for clinical and non-clinical staff across the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The contractor will deliver live, in-person training sessions covering active threat response protocols, including evacuation, evasion, and engagement techniques, with options for both "No Drill" and "With Drill" training formats. The successful contractor must have active threat/shooter instructor certifications and at least 10 years of qualified instructor experience, and will be responsible for issuing completion certificates and potentially conducting facility drills. The evaluation will be based on a comparative assessment of experience, past performance with similar contracts, qualifications including valid California state licensing or Fire Marshall certification, and total cost schedule/pricing. Questions were due July 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST, with quotes due July 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST, though the solicitation notice indicates a July 25, 2025 due date.

This opportunity is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires contractors to comply with specific subcontracting limitations, where no more than 50% of the contract amount can be paid to non-certified firms. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with a six-month performance period from August 1, 2025, to February 1, 2026, with no renewal options available. The training will serve up to 1,600 medical center staff across 10 facilities within the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, with sessions conducted Monday through Friday at various VA clinic locations throughout California. The place of performance is North Hills, CA, and the contract falls under NAICS code 611699 for All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction. No incumbent contractor or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents.