BPA for Domestic Violence Intervention Training ( DVIT ) Guest Speaker Services

2026-11-03

Feburary 26th , 2026 : The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to upload the Question and Answer document with all submitted questions . All terms or conditions therein this solicitation remain the same . _________________________________________________________________________The Domestic Violence Intervention Training ( DVIT ) Course is a one - week course which focuses on effective intervention and investigation of family dysfunctional incidents utilizing a multidisciplinary approach , with emphasis on protection of the victim , de - escalation , and intervention at the earliest stage , thus allowing potential for return of the family to a healthy state . Subjects include multidisciplinary aspects of intervention , dynamics and psychological aspects of domestic violence , legal aspects of domestic violence , an overview of neurobiology of trauma and different interview techniques , effects of domestic violence on children , first responder protocol and response techniques , de - escalation techniques , domestic violence practical exercises , and officer self - care . Individuals authorized to attend are all DoD police officers , investigators and special agents , Family Advocacy FA / VA and Behavioral health personnel , as well as clergy personnel who routinely deal with victims of domestic violence . This course is taught at both Ft . Leonard Wood , MO as a resident course six ( 6 ) times per year , as well as a host installation / on - site mobile training team ( MTT ) course on average seven ( 7 ) times per year . Individuals authorized to attend are all DoD police officers , investigators and special agents , Family Advocacy FA / VA and Behavioral health personnel , as well as clergy personnel who routinely deal with victims of domestic violence . This course is taught at both Ft . Leonard Wood , MO as a resident course , as well as a host installation / on - site mobile training team ( MTT ) course . DVIT provides critical skills to enable military law enforcement personnel in proper intervention and investigation of domestic violence incidents . Failure to properly identify and document criminal offenders substantially increases the " at risk " window for victims . Due to the frequency of military PCS moves , military offenders are capable of offending for many years prior to being discovered . The Army Fatality Review Board has identified the lack of proper law enforcement intervention and response as a significant finding in substantially increasing the risk of death of Soldiers and Family members . DVIT is the only accredited diploma producing course that DOD authorizes for Law Enforcement 1st responders by regulation ( AR 608 - 18 ). Performance Requirements : This contract will provide guest speaker services regarding lived experience of domestic violence and sexual assault within the Military . The proposed contractor shall provide services from a firsthand perspective , highlighting both positive and negative interactions with military and civilian agencies , including barriers to seeking help ( e . g ., power and control dynamics , lack of knowledge about military programs ). Challenges with evidence handling , chain of custody , and law enforcement practices . Emotional responses to investigative processes ( e . g ., feelings of intrusion when homes become crime scenes ). Issues with command responses and counseling support . Reasons why male survivors may not report violence , especially as servicemembers . Guest speakers encourage students to ask better , more informed questions to effectively assist victims , empowering students to become more compassionate and effective in their roles . Contractor instructor must be : a . A victim of some form of domestic violence within the DoD umbrella . b . The violence must have been reported to law enforcement . c . Prosecution of the offender must have resulted in a conviction of a domestic violence charge . d . All criminal appeals of the prosecution must have been exhausted . e . The victim must have sought psychological treatment for trauma and be in a stable emotional / mental / environmental state . f . The victim must be able to share enough of their experience with the students to allow understanding of the impact of the violence upon them . g . Contractor will enter into a blanket purchase agreement at a fixed rate , for instruction up to 12 times per year . The contractor will provide a 1hr block of material , and the contractor is responsible for their own travel arrangements to Fort Leonard Wood , and other agreed upon CONUS locations . See attached PWS for additional details of this requirement .

Missouri

2026-04-29