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The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is seeking applications for funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Incident Command System for Corrections (ICSC): Training for Trainers (T4T). This program furthers NIC’s mission by building the capacity of federal, state, local, and tribal correctional agencies to develop, enhance, and expand ICSC T4T efforts.

Overview of Program:

This program will develop, enhance, and expand ICSC T4T training efforts for federal, state, local, and tribal correctional agencies. ICSC addresses critical correctional issues while teaching Incident Command and also creates a pathway that ensures that the correctional agency is prepared to transition into NIMS as an incident moves beyond the secure perimeter.

Through this cooperative agreement, NIC seeks to expand its delivery of incident command services to include local confinement facilities (jails). The existing 4-day, 32-hour Incident Command System for Corrections Training for Trainers program is designed to be delivered to up to 30 participants from correctional agencies (jails or prisons). The curriculum (facilitator guide, PowerPoint presentation, Operations Manual, Lesson Plans) was most recently updated in April 2015. Program content includes: Tactical Priorities, Functions of Command, Command Modes, Communications, Transfer of Command, Duties and Responsibilities of Command and Tactical Level Staff, Escalation of Response, Designated Response Teams, Staging, Command Post Management, Simulations, Deactivation and Debriefing.

DEADLINE: Applications must be received before midnight (ET) on February 22, 2017.

• Download the full solicitation

• Learn more about NIC's Cooperative Agreements

Please note effective July 1, 2013 the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) was merged to the System for Award Management (SAM).  The SAM registry and Frequently Asked Questions can be reached at http://www.sam.gov.  Please note that the registration process can take up to 1-3 weeks, so please plan accordingly.

Questions and Answers:

Following are the responses to questions received as of January 6, 2017 in response to the above solicitation:

Question 1: Would you consider executives Lt or similar position?
Answer: The solicitation is seeking individuals with experience in Incident Command System for Corrections, Incident Command System, and the National Incident Management System in addition to their attainment of an executive level (warden, superintendent, jail administrator, sheriff, or their deputies/assistants) position in a correctional agency.