Dignitary and Executive Protection Training

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation Division (NDBCI) is seeking a noncompetitive procurement for comprehensive Dignitary and Executive Protection Training services. The procurement encompasses two distinct training programs: a 40-hour Train-the-Trainer program for five students and a 70-hour Dignitary and Executive Protection course for 24 students, both to be delivered consecutively in Bismarck, North Dakota. The training requires instructors who are accredited by state law enforcement agencies or recognized organizations with extensive experience in law enforcement, military, or corporate security. Successful training programs must be approved by North Dakota POST, DCJS, and CJA, and recognized by federal agencies and the U.S. Military. Vendors must provide all course materials to NDBCI for ongoing internal training, supply future updates and case studies, and offer ongoing support via video or phone conference. The response deadline is December 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with electronic submissions required through the State Procurement Online system. Respondents are advised to submit responses at least 24 hours before the deadline to allow for potential technical resolution.

The procurement appears to be a sole-source opportunity specifically targeted at Independent Security Advisors (ISA), which is identified as the only vendor meeting the complex training specifications. The total contract value is $32,600.00, broken down into $5,000.00 for the Train-the-Trainer program and $27,600.00 for the Executive Protection course. ISA's unique qualifications include the ability to deliver integrated courses on-site, provide trainer materials for internal use, offer tuition-free training for future replacement trainers, and deliver a curriculum modeled on Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) standards. The agency will cover travel and lodging expenses for future training. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is specifically designed to enhance the NDBCI's internal training capabilities in dignitary and executive protection, with a focus on comprehensive, high-quality instruction that meets rigorous professional standards.