A TRAINING VENUE FOR FWS OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) is seeking a training venue for the Use of Force Program (UOFP). The 2026 UOFP training program will consist of six training weeks, each with five training days, starting on Monday and concluding on Friday. The training venue should have specific structures and facilities to accommodate the training needs, including large covered structures with multiple rooms and hallways, catwalks for student observation, and the capability to train in low light conditions. The venue should also have secure storage capability and onsite Port-O-Johns or equivalent handwashing stations. The training program will include approximately 175 OLE Special Agents and six Use of Force instructors. Key requirements include: • Location within 1 hour drive from National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) and 2 hours drive from a major international airport • Specific training structures and facilities • Secure storage capability • Onsite Port-O-Johns or equivalent handwashing stations • Capability to train in low light conditions • Force on force capable structures