Polaris Master Driving Training Course

The Rhode Island Army National Guard is seeking a specialized Polaris Master Driving Training Course through solicitation W912LD-25-Q-0011, which will provide comprehensive "Train the Trainer" instruction for military personnel to operate and maintain Polaris Defense vehicles safely. The four-day intensive training program is designed to certify personnel who can then incorporate Polaris vehicles into their unit's licensing programs, covering vehicle safety systems, preventative maintenance, off-road driving techniques, recovery operations, and teaching methodologies. Participants must possess a military or government driver's license and prior off-highway riding experience, with the course limited to six personnel and conducted by instructors certified by the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) and ATV Safety Institute of America. The contract will be awarded based solely on the lowest-priced quote that meets all requirements, with quotes due by 5:00 PM EST on June 26, 2025. Technical questions must be submitted via email to Shane Murray by noon EST on June 25, 2025, and all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with current representations and certifications.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 611692 (Automobile Driving Schools) with a $10 million business size standard. Market research conducted through a sources sought notice identified eight interested companies, including Federal Contracts Company, Logistics 365, BSE Performance, Verde Inc., Aviate Enterprises, The Akana Group, Atlantic Diving Supply, and Freedom Defense Group, though the specific contract value has been redacted from available documents. The single firm-fixed-price contract will cover training to be performed from September 2, 2025, through September 5, 2025, with delivery required at FOB Destination to Camp Fogarty in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The training schedule runs from 0800 to 1700 hours daily for the four-day duration, and payment will be processed through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system upon completion. This procurement supports the 13th Comparative Scaling Team's requirement to develop sustainable, internal training capabilities for Polaris vehicle operations to improve safety and mission readiness.