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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking information from potential offerors who are interested in, and capable of providing technical training and administrative support services for a firm fi... The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking information from potential offerors who are interested in, and capable of providing technical training and administrative support services for a firm fixed price for the Deployable Specialized Forces’ (DSF) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Technician course. The purpose of the course is to provide the skills and knowledge required to prepare National Strike Force (NSF) and Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) CBRN personnel with a specialist perspective in both maritime/land-based locations for response to a CBRN/Weapons of Mass Destruction incident at the Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technician level. This course will prepare qualified individuals to achieve a Pro-board certification as HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, and Technician level responders. Details of the course shall meet the 29 CFR 1910.120(q) (6) safety standards and the standards found in NFPA 470 (series). Training will require hands-on practical exercises utilizing the responders’ knowledge and skills in identifying, detecting, categorizing, and neutralizing hazardous substances. This course shall provide the necessary standard that DSF requires to deploy to an incident together and administer practical evaluation of the operational procedures to meet the training requirements. The USCG is expected to hold three to four courses, the maximum 72 trainee quotas annually; the first course will take place in August 2024. This RFI seeks information of potential offerors that have the capacity to perform this required service, please provide the following information: 1) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation to support claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Along with an estimate time frame for the development and completion of required course curriculum outlined in the SOW. 2) The capability statements shall address, at a minimum, the following items: a. Can or has your company managed a similar task of this nature? If so, please provide details to include past performance reports and/or assessments b. How long will it take to develop the course curriculum? c. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? d. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks? 3) What is your company’s size and socio-economic status? Responses to this RFI shall be submitted to Wendy.L.Paulo@uscg.mil This special notice is for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract from responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by interested parties is strictly voluntary and no monetary compensation will be provided for response preparation.