26-SIMACQ-BD3-0039 Training
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy is soliciting proposals for training services titled "What Test and Evaluators Need to Know About Program Management and Systems Engineering and Why." This Firm Fixed Price contract aims to enhance collaboration and support for development teams within the Test and Evaluation workforce. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required training will cover fundamental knowledge in Program Management and Systems Engineering, emphasizing the integration of Test & Evaluation (T&E) with these disciplines. Key topics include program planning, budgeting, EVM, systems engineering processes, reliability, safety, risk management, mission engineering, T&E overview, test design, and agile integration. Training sessions are 2 days (16 hours total) for up to 20 students per session. Delivery can be virtual via Microsoft Teams or in-person. Deliverables include daily attendance records and completion certificates.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 29, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods, extending potentially through September 30, 2030.
- Estimated Value: Up to $15,000,000.00 (based on NAICS 611430 size standard).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 611430, Size Standard $15.0 Million).
- Submission Deadline: May 6, 2026, at 03:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
- Submission Method: Email proposals in .pdf format to Jorge Ortiz (jorge.u.ortiz.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Published Date: April 17, 2026.
Place of Performance
Training will be conducted for personnel primarily located at Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA 93043, United States.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include Price, Technical Capability (assessing course objectives, outline, materials, instructor qualifications, and group training approach), and Past Performance.
Additional Notes
Bidders must ensure instructors have at least 3 years of experience training within the Department of War. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 days. The solicitation includes a Wage Determination (2015-5625, Revision 26) for Ventura County, CA, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits (e.g., Health & Welfare, Vacation, Holidays) under the Service Contract Act. Bidders must account for these labor costs in their proposals. Software cannot be downloaded or installed on government assets; Microsoft Teams is the required platform for virtual training.