RFQ - BASIC CLOSE QUARTERS CLEARANCE (CQC) TRAINING

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) 13019
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
BASIC CLOSE QUARTERS CLEARANCE (CQC) TRAINING
B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE
1.1. It is Offeror's responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County's
responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made
available by the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has
no obligation to contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information.
1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of
updates, Offerors must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from
Department of Purchasing and Contracting's front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-
6367.
1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on
the County's web site at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-
forms.html.
1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may
submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version
thereof.
1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation
to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to
BuyNet before the Date and Time listed in Schedule.
1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email
to the Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front
desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently
mark such submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this
method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting
Officer, in writing, as a question ("Question"). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to
the Contracting Officer through the "Discussions" functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule
for Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. QUOTE FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than
signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.
4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.
4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within
each exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and
order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each
page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price
shall be inclusive of all proposed compensation.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:

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4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code
7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject
to disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:
4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal
Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health
Information);
4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from
disclosure.
4.2.3. The "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked
as "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY."
4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit where it is
needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the
"CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit (for example "See response 1 contained within the
'CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY' exhibit for staff Social Security numbers").
4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or
proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare
the submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any
other appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential
under the California Public Records Act).
5. QUOTE EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror
compliance, availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the
County.
5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,
environmental, and economic impact of Offeror's proposed products and/or approach to providing goods
and/or services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include
relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and
Offeror's proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to
include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.4. When evaluating an Offeror's cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the
overall total cost to the County.
5.5. When evaluating Offeror's quote, the County will appropriately consider the proposed purchase,
acquisition, or use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States, in accordance with 2
CFR 200.322. Offeror should include information relevant under section 200.322 in its quote in order to
be considered for such preference during evaluation.
6. COUNTY COMMITMENT
6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of
Offeror's costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any
reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.
6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any
of its respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures
(other than those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).
6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.

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6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete,
including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of
quotes; the County's evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of
negotiations is subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public
Records Act.
6.5. Pursuant to County Charter 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject
to the County's requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and
efficiently by an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.
6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County
reserves the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.
7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE
7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or
related documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.
7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required,
including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if
applicable, information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements,
conditions, and other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any
price adjustment or other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been
discovered through due diligence.
7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness
of any diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives,
contractors, or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections,
which may or may not prove to be correct.
7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral
responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any
officer, agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ,
except as explicitly provided for in this RFQ.
8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or
its officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related
to this RFQ or Offeror's quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless
otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt
to contact any other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ
or by law. Any improper contact may, at the County's sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from
consideration for contract award.
8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County's
sole determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition,
Offeror may be removed from consideration for award.
8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, or other communications with
the County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting
Officer.
9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES
9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave
the County's employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective
contractors, or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County's
Contracting Officer. This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee
who has initiated contact with Offeror.

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BASIC CLOSE QUARTERS CLEARANCE (CQC) TRAINING
10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract
with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of
Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:
10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the
governing body;
10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as
officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders;
10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions
of subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the
area of service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the
contract or its service specifications; and
10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3
serve as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.
10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work
under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management,
or ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with
Sections 11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance
affecting these provisions.
11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE 18662
11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of
California (out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise
Tax Board Form 590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior
to the first payment from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect
information must submit new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board
website listed below).
11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If
Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and
the response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure
to submit the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise
Tax Board websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident
withholding, including waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is
recommended that Offerors speak with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.
Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858)
694-2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA
92123. The P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and "California Revenue and Taxation Code
18662" must appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.
12. W-9 FORM
12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with
the County.
13. PREVAILING WAGE
13.1. RESERVED

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BASIC CLOSE QUARTERS CLEARANCE (CQC) TRAINING
C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS
1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS
1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf
1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
* All Offerors are encouraged to complete this form to support County data collection.
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf
1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).
* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT
2.1 Understanding the Statement of Work and Approach
Confirm Yes/No to your understanding and agreement to the Statement of Work (SOW) as stated.
YES NO
2.1.1 Provide a brief description (in no more than three (3) pages) demonstrating your firm's understanding
of the Statement of Work and outlining your firm's approach to meeting all SOW requirements
accordingly and class curriculum. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVATE
PERSONNEL INFORMATION in your response.
2.1.2 Confirm Yes/No that you can provide the basic Close Quarters Clearance training in San Diego
between July and November 2026?
YES NO
2.2 Experience
2.2.1 Confirm Yes/No that your firm has over three (3) years of Law Enforcement SWAT and/or Special
Military experience within the last ten years providing classes and workshops focusing on night and
day Close Quarters Combat (CQC) as stated in SOW Section 2.
YES NO
2.2.2 Provide a list of applicable Government Agencies for whom you have provided this training within
the last five (5) years. Your list should include contact information and a point of contact.
2.2.3 Provide a summary biography for instructors of your proposed course content. DO NOT INCLUDE
ANY CONFIFENTIAL OR PRIVATE PERSONNEL INFORMATION in your response. Please
include the following:

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2.2.3.1 Number of years' experience in the field.
2.2.3.2 All relevant certifications and qualifications held.
2.2.3.3 All relevant trainings provided in the last three (3) years.
2.3 Training Curriculum
2.3.1 Confirm Yes/No that your proposed course will provide all training aids to include role players,
guidebooks, and any other materials needed for the course.
YES NO
2.3.2 Provide an outline for your course materials for review for a five (5) day, 8-10 hour per day training
for basic Close Quarters Combat (CQC) that will translate to useful and practical instruction to a law
enforcement SWAT team covering SOW Section 3.
2.4 Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification:
2.4.1 Confirm (YES/NO). Offeror certifies that it and its subcontractors will not and have not used federal
appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant or any
other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. List as a disclosure any lobbying with non-federal funds
that takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award by Offeror or Offeror's
subcontractors.
YES NO
3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT
3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule.
4. EXHIBIT 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.1 Confirm acceptance YES/NO of the County of San Diego's Draft Agreement (including insurance
requirements):
YES NO
4.1.1 If "NO," provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern,
and what terms the Offeror is willing to accept.
Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to
which it does not take exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude
that exceptions are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror's response to the solicitation
unacceptable.
5. EXHIBIT 5 - CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and
Rules section 4.2

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D. REQUIRED FORMS
(RESERVED)

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E. STATEMENT OF WORK
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Detail (SED) requires the services of a Subject Matter
Expert (SME)/Training Contractor to provide Basic Close Quarters Clearance (CQC) training.
SED supports all divisions of the Sheriff's Office, and allied agencies as requested. Critical incidents occur indoors, or
in streets and alleys where maneuverability and visibility are limited and standard methods, equipment, and tactics are
not suitable. Training on current best practices and an evaluation of standard operating procedures are essential for
successful outcomes.
1. OBJECTIVES
1.1. Evaluate SED's current tactics and improve upon them.
1.2. Equip SED with information, skills, and tools for CQC.
1.3. Training on new and emerging equipment, like suppressors, lasers, night vision, thermal imaging.
1.4. Provide evaluation/education/training on CQC in the following modalities:
1.4.1. Urban
1.4.2. Rural
1.4.3. Dynamic
1.4.4. Deliberate
1.4.5. Hostage rescue
1.4.6. Night/low-light
1.4.7. Day
1.5. Expand on SED's current tactics already learned through other CQC courses to include further topics,
including:
1.5.1. Hallways
1.5.2. Multi-room
1.5.3. Team roles
1.5.4. Hostage rescue
1.5.5. Large urban
1.5.6. Rural
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1. Instructors shall have military special operations and hostage rescue experience and/or extensive law
enforcement SWAT experience within the last three (3) to five (5) years and be able to translate this experience
into useful and practical instruction to a law enforcement SWAT team.
2.2. Instructors shall be well educated in all forms of Close Quarters Clearance (CQC), with particular emphasis
and demonstrated understanding of Limited Penetration tactics and shall keep this knowledge up to date
and current based on evolving best practices and world events.
2.3. The Contractor shall have three (3) to five (5) years' experience instructing local, state, regional, federal,
and/or military students at a strategic, tactical, and operational level on CQC.
2.4. The Contractor shall provide a training course consisting of five (5) ten-hour days.

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2.5. Training shall be primarily law enforcement close quarters style training. Hostage-rescue and terror attack
response shall be a combination of military and law enforcement tactics based on the nature of the threat we
are responding to.
2.6. Training shall involve the use of sims ammunition throughout the course. The Special Enforcement Detail
shall provide all training ammunition and protective equipment.
2.7. The maximum instructor to student ratio shall be 1:7.
2.8. It is the responsibility of the students and instructors to pack their own personal lunches. Lunch is flexible
and can be either working and/or an actual lunch break depending on the training tempo of the particular day.
2.9. No pyro simulators will be required for the training.
2.10. The Contractor shall provide an expanded course outline of the proposed course they intend to teach with the
quote.
2.11. The Contractor shall provide any training aids, targets, participant guidebooks, and materials needed for the
course.
2.12. Training must take place between July and November 2026.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
3.1. The Contractor shall provide a specialized course covering the different aspects listed in Objectives.
3.2. The course shall consist of lecture, demonstration, and scenarios that provide participants with practice and
insights into the characteristics of modern CQC (particularly Limited Penetration), examining current tactics,
techniques, equipment, and procedures.
3.3. The course shall offer best practices based on after action reports from actual events.
3.4. The course shall provide an in depth look at the nature of CQC and the steps needed to properly command
and carry out an effective incident response.
3.5. The course shall be conducted at facilities provided by the San Diego Sheriff's Office and cost of their use
will be provided by San Diego Sheriff's Office.
3.5.1. Upon request, contractor shall complete a background check prior to entering Sheriff's facility.
4. SCHEDULE AND PRICING
4.1. Services shall occur Monday through Friday, San Diego time, excluding County of San Diego observed
holidays.
4.1.1. Independence Day, July 4
4.1.2. Labor Day, first Monday in September
4.1.3. Veterans Day, November 11
4.1.4. Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
4.1.5. Day after Thanksgiving, fourth Friday in November
4.1.6. Christmas Day, December 25
4.1.7. New Year's Day, January 1
4.1.8. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, third Monday in January
4.1.9. President's Day, third Monday in February
4.1.10. Farmworkers Day, March 31
4.1.11. Memorial Day, last Monday in May