How to bid on Synthetic Opioid and Fentanyl Processing Instruction for DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Mississippi Army National Guard and the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy (RCTA) need instructors for three courses: Synthetic Opioid and Fentanyl Processing, Clandestine Laboratory Investigations, and OSHA Clandestine Meth-lab Recertification. These services will be provided from September 2026 through September 2027.

This is a firm fixed price contract. The instruction will take place at RCTA in Meridian, MS, Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS, and other specified locations. Remote classes are not permitted.

Key dates and deadlines

Questions about this solicitation must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026. Answers to questions will be posted by 4:30 p.m. on September 15, 2026.

Your quote must be received no later than 3:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Quotes received after this deadline 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. Firms specializing in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in law enforcement training, counterdrug operations, or hazardous materials handling, would be a good fit.

Vendors must be registered and have an active status in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.

How to respond

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

Quotes must be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected] by the deadline. Your quote should be complete, self-sufficient, and directly address the requirements of the Request for Quote (RFQ).

Quotes are limited to 8 pages, including pricing and an information page. They must include: itemized pricing, detailed specifications and service/course literature, and the proposed date for the first class in September.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your quote clearly demonstrates your technical capability to meet the government's requirements. Technical capability is weighted higher than price in the evaluation. Provide detailed descriptions of your proposed courses and services.

Pay close attention to the page limit and ensure all required information is included within the 8-page maximum. Missing detailed specifications will result in your quote being deemed unacceptable.

Double-check that your company name, CAGE Code, TIN, UEI, and point of contact information (email and telephone) are all included. Also, state your prompt payment discount terms, such as Net 30.