RCTA Narcotic Tactical Operations Courses
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W50S7J26QA002
- Agency
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Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- Place of performance
- Meridian, Mississippi 39309, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army National Guard seeks instructional services for narcotic tactical operations courses, with quotes due September 3, 2026 and questions due August 27. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 611699 with a $16.5 million size standard, issued as a Request for Quote under RFO Part 12 for commercial items with open market pricing.
Place of performance is the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy in Meridian, Mississippi and Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Remote classes are not authorized. The contract covers three course offerings: Emergency Narcotic Operations (up to 6 iterations, maximum 30 officers per iteration, minimum 40 hours over 5 days); Narcotic Search Warrant Planning & Execution (up to 4 iterations, up to 36 officers per iteration, minimum 40 hours over 5 days); and High-Risk Event Planning & Operations (up to 6 iterations, up to 30 officers per iteration, minimum 40 hours over 5 days). The period of performance runs September 2026 through September 2027, with exact start date contingent on award.
The primary instructor must hold a minimum of 15 years of subject matter expertise in civilian law enforcement and 5 years of command-level leadership experience. The Government will provide up to 300 rounds of force-on-force ammunition per course, blue barrel pistols, rifle bolts, personal protective equipment, and limited breaching equipment; contractors must furnish all additional equipment. All travel costs, including airfare, lodging, and meals, must be included in the firm fixed price quotation. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply; Technical Instructor positions are established at $22.78 per hour inclusive of wages and fringe benefits. Evaluation is based on best value to the Government, with technical capability weighted higher than price. Student course evaluations must achieve a minimum 75 percent average rating across six categories. SAM registration with active status is required for award eligibility.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W50S7J26A002 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with OPEN MARKET PRICING. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Revolutionary Far Overhaul Federal Effective July 28, 2026, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) Publication Notice (DPN) dated May 07, 2026. This requirement is a small business set aside under NAICS 611699 with a size standard of $16.5M.
The MS Army National Guard and the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy (RCTA) have a requirement for Instructional Services for Narcotics Tactical Operations Courses in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement. The USPFO-MS intends to issue a firm fixed price contract for the courses listed below:
CLIN 0001 – Emergency Narcotic Operations
CLIN 0002 – Narcotic Search Warrant Planning & Execution
CLIN 0003 – High Risk Event Planning & Operations
POP: Sept 2026 – Sept 2027
Exact starting POP will be determined based on award date.
Place and Performance of Services: RCTA – 219 Fuller Road, Meridian, MS 39309 and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Remote classes are not authorized.
Basis of Award: The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with RFO Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Evaluation will be in accordance with RFO Subpart 12.2 and is based on Best Value to the Government in terms of (i) Technical capability of the service offered to meet the Government requirement; (i) Price; (ii) Technical . Technical shall be weighted higher than price.
To ensure a timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with the instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. Quotes shall include: (1) Price quoted to include itemized description of what is included. (2) detailed specifications and service/course literature that sufficiently describe the service(s) being offered. (3) Date for the 1st class to be held in the month of September. Note: Quotes submitted without detailed specification will not be considered acceptable and shall be removed from further consideration. Quotes are limited to 8 pages including pricing which shall be itemized and information page.
This notice does not obligate the Government to award the contract; it does not restrict the government's ultimate approach; nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quote/proposal preparation costs. Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. Along with the quote, please provide company Name with CAGE Code, TIN, UEI and company POC with contact information (email and telephone number). Prompt payment discount terms (i.e. Net 30).
SAM is a mandatory requirement for all DoD Government contracts. You must be registered and have an active status in order to be eligible for the award of a contract. To register online go to http://www.sam.gov/.
It is the contractors' responsibility to be familiar with applicable Clauses and Provisions. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via https://www.acquisition.gov/. Please see attached listings of Clauses and Provisions. Questions shall be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m., August 19, 2026. Answers will be posted NLT 4:30 p.m., August 21, 2026.
The deadline for receipt of your quote is established no later than 3:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time (CDT), Monday, August 24, 2026. Please email proposals to ned.mccormick.2@us.af.mil and jared.garner@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI No. 1.pdf | ||
| RFI No. 1.pdf | ||
| PWS Narcotic Tactical Operations.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Clauses - W50S7J26QA002.pdf | ||
| PWS - Narcotic Tactical Operations.docx | DOCX document | |
| Service Contract Act.pdf |
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