How to bid on Proactive Criminal Patrol instructional services for the Mississippi Army National Guard

What the agency is buying

The Mississippi Army National Guard and the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy (RCTA) are seeking instructors to provide training for three courses: Proactive Criminal Patrol, Advanced Criminal Patrol, and Roadside Interview Techniques. These instructional services will be delivered at locations in Meridian and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, from September 2026 through September 2027. Remote classes are not permitted.

This is a firm fixed-price contract opportunity. Vendors should be prepared to offer detailed specifications and course literature for the services they propose.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 4, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted by 2:00 PM on September 10, 2026. Answers to questions will be posted by 4:30 PM on September 15, 2026.

Your quote must be received no later than 3:30 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on September 17, 2026. This is a strict deadline, and late submissions will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 611699, which has a size standard of $16.5 million. It is suitable for small businesses specializing in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in law enforcement training or similar instructional services.

Firms that can provide experienced instructors for criminal patrol and roadside interview techniques will be well-suited for this contract. The services must be delivered in person at the specified Mississippi locations.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents.

Your quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and directly address all requirements. It should include your proposed price, an itemized description of what is included, detailed specifications, and service/course literature. Also include the proposed date for the first class in September. Quotes without detailed specifications will not be considered. The total quote, including pricing and information pages, is limited to 8 pages.

Ensure your company name, CAGE Code, TIN, UEI, and a point of contact with email and telephone number are provided. Also, state your prompt payment discount terms, such as Net 30. All quotes must be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected] by the deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Since technical capability is weighted higher than price, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's expertise and the quality of your instructional services. Provide thorough descriptions of your courses and the qualifications of your instructors.

Ensure your company is registered and has an active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov, as this is mandatory for all DoD government contracts. Familiarize yourself with all applicable clauses and provisions, which can be accessed via acquisition.gov. Pay close attention to the page limit and ensure all required information is included concisely.