U014--Active Threat Response Training for the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide an active threat response training program for VA clinical and non-clinical personnel. The training program will include live practical exercises and assessments, and must be consistent with VA policies and procedures. The contractor will be required to provide training to up to 1,600 medical center staff, and must have a dedicated team of qualified instructors to facilitate the training. The training program will include elements of the National Incident Management and Incident Command Systems (NIMS/ICS) to aid in planning, preparing, and responding to Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs). The contractor will be required to provide a certificate of completion for each participant, and must ensure that all training programs are reviewed and vetted by Agency Subject Matter Experts (SME) prior to award. Some of the key points of this opportunity include: • The training program must be designed for VA personnel and include live practical exercises and assessments • The contractor must have a dedicated team of qualified instructors to facilitate the training • The training program must be consistent with VA policies and procedures • The contractor must provide a certificate of completion for each participant • The training program must include elements of the National Incident Management and Incident Command Systems (NIMS/ICS)