J063--NEW Base+3 Firing Range/Tactical Training - College of DuPage

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 has issued a Special Notice regarding a potential sole-source procurement for firing range and tactical training services at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The notice specifically involves College of DuPage and their unique training facility capabilities. The contract opportunity is identified by solicitation number 36C25225Q0248 and falls under the NAICS category of Professional and Management Development Training (611430) and PSC category for maintenance and repair of security detection systems (J063). The notice was posted on February 6, 2025, with responses due by February 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure specialized firing range and tactical training services with specific, advanced training capabilities. College of DuPage's facility offers unique features, including an open bay concept that can accommodate 32 shooters simultaneously, the ability to conduct traffic stop simulations, vehicle-based shooting scenarios, and force-on-force training with SIMS rounds for complex scenarios like room entry, hostage situations, and breaching. Interested contractors can submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements by emailing Contract Specialist Sylvia Iloh at sylvia.iloh@va.gov before the response deadline. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the notice indicates no specific set-aside for the procurement. Potential contractors should carefully review the solicitation details and be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive training capabilities that align with the VA's specific tactical training needs.