Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2135073
Consultant Services for Full-Scale Active Shooter and IED Exercise at NYS Capitol
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
2135073
NAICS
541690, 541618
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is seeking consultant support for a Full-Scale Exercise (FSE) at the New York State Capitol in Albany, simulating an active shooter scenario with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). - Government Buyer: - New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) - Offices located at 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 7A, Albany, NY - Services Requested: - Consultant support for execution of a Full-Scale Exercise (FSE) - Up to 8 personnel required: 1 project coordinator and 7 controller/evaluators - Personnel must have extensive experience in FSEs, law enforcement, bomb disposal, tactical operations, and firefighting - Approximately 100 hours of support, including preparation and 8-hour event execution - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project coordinator must have at least 5 years of FSE experience; FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification preferred - Vendor must have been in business for at least two consecutive years - Strict confidentiality and information security requirements - Coordination with multiple agencies: NYS Police, Albany Police, Albany Fire Department, and others - Contract Details: - Discretionary procurement not to exceed $30,000 - One-year contract term, with main event scheduled for Q3 2026 - No specific OEMs or named vendors; opportunity open to qualified consulting firms
Description
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is seeking consultant support for the execution of a Full-Scale Exercise (FSE) at the New York State Capitol in Albany on October 17, 2026. The exercise will simulate an active shooter scenario involving Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The contract term is from October 17, 2026, to October 16, 2027, and the contract value is not to exceed $30,000. The scope includes providing up to 8 personnel for the exercise day, including a project coordinator and controller/evaluators, to support the execution of the FSE.