DESPP- Public Safety Live Fire Instruction

The Connecticut Fire Academy (CFA), a division of the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control (CFPC), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of two fully interactive virtual learning modules based on Public Safety Group/Jones & Bartlett textbooks. The modules will support two distinct programs: NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor and NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor-in-Charge. Qualified vendors must develop one unit each of these two interactive virtual learning modules as deliverables. The procurement seeks to enhance public safety training capabilities through modernized, technology-based instructional content aligned with established fire safety standards and professional certifications. All vendors are eligible to respond to this opportunity, and there are no specific qualifications explicitly restricted beyond the requirement to be a qualified vendor capable of developing interactive virtual learning modules. The solicitation period opened on September 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT and closes on September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. No bidders' conferences or site visits have been scheduled. Inquiries regarding this procurement should be directed to Erika Alexander at the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, located at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457.

This procurement contains no documented set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other designated organizational classifications, meaning all eligible vendors may compete on equal footing. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The contract will operate under Free On Board (FOB) Destination delivery terms with payment provisions of Net 45 Days. The solicitation documents do not disclose the estimated total contract value or award range, limiting visibility into the potential financial scope of this engagement. Vendors responding to this opportunity should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to develop high-quality, fully interactive virtual learning modules that align with established fire safety curricula and professional development standards.