DOS - Security Investigation - Market Research

The Diplomatic Security Service (DS) of the US Department of State is seeking a contractor to provide training for Foreign Service National Investigators (FSNI's) at the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA. The training courses include the FSNI Basic Course (OT-510), a 12-day class for newly hired FSNI's, and the FSNI In Service Course (OT-515), a 5-day class for experienced FSNI's. The training will focus on enhancing the investigators' ability to interview and investigate locally employed staff and third country nationals. The contractor will be responsible for providing instructors, training materials, and conducting practical exercises. The period of performance is one base year plus four option years, starting around June 1, 2023.

The purpose of the training is to prepare FSNI's from posts around the world to effectively conduct interviews and investigations in accordance with local laws, State Department regulations, and cultural considerations. The training will cover topics such as interview techniques, behavioral analysis, managing uncooperative subjects, and report writing. The contractor must have verifiable experience instructing proper conduct of interviews and investigations in cases related to pre-employment, suitability, fraud, and malfeasance.

The contractor will be required to provide curriculum based on documented research and current interview and investigation materials and practices. They will also need to provide instructors, training aids, handouts/workbooks, and other necessary materials. The training will include role-playing scenarios to practice the techniques taught. The contractor must comply with DS curriculum policies guided by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) board requirements.

Overall, this opportunity offers a significant contract for a contractor experienced in providing interview and investigation training for law enforcement personnel. The work will take place at FASTC in Blackstone, VA, with potential travel required. The contractor must ensure that all personnel performing tasks under this order have a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) determination conducted by Diplomatic Security prior to contract performance.