De-Escalation and Decision-Making Simulation Training Devices

The New Hampshire Police Standards & Training Council (PSTC) has issued Request for Proposals PSTC-2025-001 for de-escalation and decision-making simulation training devices targeting law enforcement professional development. The procurement seeks advanced simulation training equipment including interactive video-based systems, virtual and augmented reality platforms, firearms training simulators, and crisis intervention simulation modules specifically designed for New Hampshire's approximately 4,000 certified law enforcement officers. The RFP requires vendors to provide comprehensive training equipment with realistic scenarios focused on improving de-escalation techniques, communication strategies, and appropriate use-of-force decision-making in complex scenarios involving mental health, substance use, and varied citizen compliance levels. Proposal evaluation will occur on a 100-point scale, with points distributed across cost proposal (30 points), vendor experience (20 points), response completeness (20 points), training and product support (10 points), and simulation technology quality (20 points). Critical dates include a proposal submission deadline of March 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award date of April 11, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will require vendor responsibilities including equipment supply, system installation and configuration at the police academy, software provision with training scenarios, comprehensive training manual delivery, and ongoing technical support and maintenance. The contract is contingent upon approval by the Governor and Executive Council of New Hampshire and continued funding appropriation. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the training device requirements suggests a substantial investment in advanced law enforcement training technology. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in simulation training systems, sophisticated interactive training technologies, and comprehensive support capabilities for law enforcement training platforms.