Weapons Training

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal is seeking a contractor to provide specialized weapons training for the United States Army Counterintelligence Command/Operations Support Battalion/Army Surveillance Detachment. The training will focus on advanced marksmanship, weapons safety, concealed carrying, close contact drills, and defensive shooting scenarios. Contractors must possess national certification in firearms and law enforcement training, pass NCIC records checks, and maintain Top Secret clearance. Instructors will be required to have a 1:5 instructor-to-student ratio and conduct training four times per year for a minimum of four days per session. The Request for Information (RFI) requires potential contractors to submit a two-page capability statement electronically to justin.i.neville.civ@army.mil by February 3, 2025 at 1700 hours, with responses used to determine market capacity and develop the acquisition strategy.

The contract opportunity is set aside as a Competitive 8(a) procurement, targeting small businesses in the NAICS category 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction). The training will accommodate 5-25 personnel per session and requires a facility located in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or North Carolina. Contractors must provide 40,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition and maintain secure weapons storage meeting AR 190-11 standards. The contract structure includes one base year with four option years, and instructors must maintain quarterly shooting qualifications and comply with the Lautenberg Amendment. While specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial and detailed training services contract focused on specialized weapons and tactical instruction for Army counterintelligence personnel.