NCETR Contractor Qualification Criteria - Fire and Arson CLIN 0002

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CLIN 0002: Fire/Arson Specialist - Law Enforcement Instructor/Program Technical Specialist Contractor Qualification Criteria
Technical Proficiency:
1. Instructors must possess law enforcement fire and arson investigation, fire and arson instructor/technical expertise, or have unique experience, education, and training to support ATF’s fire and arson enforcement mission. These trainings and experiences are highly regarded skill sets and are required for specialty programs at NCETR. and should possess 2. Areas of expertise desired in fire and arson instructors includes, but is not limited to: •
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Fire Science
Fire Chemistry
Thermodynamics
Thermometry
Fire Dynamics
Explosion Dynamics
Computer Fire Modeling
Fire Investigation
Fire Analysis
Fire Investigation Methodology
Fire Investigation Technology
Hazardous Materials
Failure Analysis and Analytical Tools

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Fire Protection Systems
Evidence Documentation, Collection,
and Preservation
Electricity and Electrical Systems
Criminalistics and Forensic Science
Federal & State Fire and Arson Laws and
Regulations
Fire Investigation Techniques
Litigation related to Fire Investigation
Fire Scene Health and Safety
Fire Suppression
Instrumentation

3. ATF uses a variety of instructional methods, including classroom lectures and demonstrations, practical exercises (PE), and live range operations. The contractor shall provide input for the revision or amendment of the lectures, demonstrations, and exercises to provide updated materials, as appropriate and necessary for the course requirements. 4. Many courses require the instructor to provide both classroom as well as range instruction. 5. Contractor rates will be used for all services including but not limited to instruction, range activities and course development.
6. Exceptions may be made to contractor instructors who possess unique qualifications based on fire and arson investigation industry experience, litigation of fire and arson related legal proceedings, research and development experience, or graduate level education in fire related disciplines, engineering, and scientific related disciplines.
Education/Experience and Certification Requirements:
7. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of ten years subject matter related work experience, law enforcement field and/or training experience with a major