Staff Safety Training

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services for "Staff Safety Training." It is an OPEN-MARKET Firm Fixed Price (FFP) RFQ, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The procurement is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

The solicitation requires training services related to staff safety. Specific training topics include:

• Use of Force Continuum (UoFC)

• De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations (OC Tactic-Techniques-Procedures - TTP), covering Awareness, Connection, Problem Solving, Disengagement, Transition to OC, and Deploy OC.

• Self-Defense Tactics: Evade/Escape Threats or Violence, covering Disengagement to Break Physical Contact, Disengagement to Escape to Gain Safety (ETGS), and Disengagement to ETGS (Straight Blast).

• First Aid Self-Care/Buddy Aid/Critical Incident Reporting.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Base Period (12 months from award) and Option Period 1 (12 months from Base Period end).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but Factor 1 evaluation criteria mentions projects valued at a minimum of $300,000.

• Submission Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

• Technical Questions Due Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 03:00 PM.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to Lawrence.Durden@csosa.gov and Elijah.Anderson@csosa.gov. Submissions must be in PDF format, with specific file organization and size limitations (total email size not exceeding 10MB).

• Evaluation Criteria: The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the RFQ and is most advantageous to the Government, considering non-price factors (Factor 1 and Factor 2) as more important than price.

  • Factor 1: Relevant Corporate Experience (demonstrating experience with the listed training topics, with projects valued at a minimum of $300,000).
  • Factor 2: Qualifications of Proposed Key Personnel (4 key personnel required, with specific experience and citizenship/work permit requirements).
  • Price: Evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.

• Set-Aside: TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

• NAICS Code: 611699 - Self-defense (except martial arts) and all Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction.

• Small Business Size Standard: $16.5M.

• Offerors are requested to email Lawrence Durden and Elijah Anderson by Friday, May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT to provide notification of intent to submit a proposal.

• Quotations must be valid for at least 90 days from the RFQ closing date.

• Offerors will not be reimbursed for quote development costs.

• Attachments referenced include: Attachment A-1 (Cover Letter), Attachment A-2 (Price Quote Sheet), and Attachment A-3 (Statement of Work).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This SOW outlines requirements for annual, scenario-based officer safety training for Community Supervision Officers (CSOs) within the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA). The training aims to reinforce perishable tactical skills, decision-making under stress, and coordinated response in high-risk environments for unarmed community supervision personnel.

• The contractor will design and deliver training enabling CSOs to demonstrate competency in simulated operational conditions.

• Training will cover Situational Awareness, De-escalation and Communication, Use-of-Force Decision-Making, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, Defensive Tactics and Escape, First Aid/Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid, and Critical Incident Response.

• A Train-the-Trainer (T4T) component is included to prepare CSOSA staff to deliver, observe, coach, and maintain fidelity of the CSO OST curriculum.

• Training will be delivered in structured consecutive workweeks, Monday-Friday, unless otherwise approved.

• The anticipated annual delivery window is September 1 through October 31.

• Services will be held at CSOSA facilities within the DC area (locations TBD).

• The contractor must define a minimum proficiency for T4T completion and provide documented feedback for participants not meeting the threshold.

• Deliverables include a Training Plan, Comprehensive Training Plan, Train-the-Trainer Proficiency Verification Summary, Draft and Final Training Materials, Training Materials (Electronic and Hardcopy), Attendance Documentation, Training Evaluation Deliverables, Certificates of Completion, Instructor/Facilitator Materials, and Post-Delivery Review Participation.

• Annual training delivery window: September 1 - October 31.

• Location: CSOSA facilities within the DC area (TBD).

• Contractor must provide all labor, management, supervision, equipment, materials, and tools.

• Contractor must use environmentally sound practices.

• Key Personnel required: Project Manager and a minimum of four (4) trainers.

• CSOSA will provide workspace, computers, IT network, training facility, standard AV equipment, agency scenarios, policy materials, attendance rosters, and evaluation forms.

• Mandatory safety briefings, written safety protocols, clearly defined stop procedures, appropriate PPE, documented medical response plan, and incident reporting procedures are required.

• No live weapons are permitted in the training environment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment J-1, a Pricing Schedule Worksheet, used for detailing costs associated with the opportunity. Bidders will use this worksheet to input their pricing for the services outlined.

• Base Period: Covers 12 months from the effective date of award.
  • Item 0001: Officer Safety Train-the-Trainer (2 Sessions)
  • Item 0002: Officer Safety Training for End Users (11 Sessions)
• Option Period 1: Covers 12 months from the effective date of the Base Period.
  • Item 1001: Officer Safety Train-the-Trainer Booster (2 Sessions)
  • Item 1002: Officer Safety Training for End Users (11 Sessions)
• Fields for Unit Price and Amount are provided for each item.
• Totals for the Base Period, Option Period 1, and the Total Task Order Amount are to be calculated.

This worksheet is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposals. It outlines the specific services and quantities for which pricing is required, broken down by base and option periods. Bidders must complete this schedule to submit a compliant and competitive offer.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment A-1, a Cover Letter, which must be provided with any submitted quote for Solicitation 9594CS26Q0006. It serves to collect essential information from the Quoter.

• Full name and address of the Quoter.
• Quoter's Point of Contact (Name, Phone number, Email address).
• Quoter's Tax Identification Number (TIN).
• Quoter's System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number.
• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
• Business Size for NAICS 611699, with instructions to ensure SAM registration is current.
• Requirement to include a signed copy of the SF1449 and any Solicitation Amendments (SF30).
• Confirmation that pricing is valid for 60 calendar days.
• A section for any assumptions, exceptions, or conditions, to be provided as a separate attachment.
• Signature and Printed Name of the individual authorized to bind the Quoter.

Bidders must complete and submit this Cover Letter as part of their quote. It ensures all necessary identifying information, certifications, and pricing validity are provided, and it requires the bidder to acknowledge any deviations from the solicitation requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) requires the development and delivery of an annual Community Supervision Officer (CSO) Officer Safety Training (OST) to mitigate the risk of violence against officers. The training aims to equip CSOs with essential officer safety skills through practical, scenario-based instruction.

• Develop and deliver one (1) three-day CSO OST Train-the-Trainer (T4T) course for 24 staff.

• Develop and deliver seven (7) CSO OST courses for 280 staff in the Base Period.

• Provide all personnel, materials, and logistical support for high-quality instruction and scenario facilitation.

• Training will be held in the Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area.

• The training program integrates theory with practical application, using a layered, scenario-driven learning approach.

• Key training modules include: PO Case Studies, Use of Force Continuum, Situational Awareness, De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations, OC Tactic-Techniques-Procedures (TTP), Self-Defense Tactics, Evade/Escape Threats, First Aid Self-Care/Buddy Aid, and Critical Incident Reporting.

• CSOSA will provide scenarios and relevant policies; the Contractor will use vendor subject matter expertise to refine and deliver the training.

• Training must align with CSOSA policy and current law enforcement best practices.

• Contractor must provide a training plan, training materials (electronic and hardcopy), attendance records, and evaluation forms.

• Certificates of completion will be distributed to participants.

• Training to be conducted in the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area.

• Anticipated training schedule includes a Base Period (2026) and Option Year 1 (2027), with specific dates TBD.

• Instructors must have a minimum of five years of relevant experience (community corrections, law enforcement, public safety, military, or defensive tactics) and three years of training delivery experience.

• Instructors must be U.S. citizens or lawfully permitted to work in the U.S., at least 21 years of age, and fluent in English.

• Training sessions shall not exceed 40 participants.

• Contractor must adhere to all terms of the purchase order and participate in a post-award meeting.

• Government will provide training facilities and some equipment (AV, flip charts, copier access, basic supplies, host assistance, breakout room).