Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD) Support

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD) Support Services for the Joint Staff J7. It is a follow-on requirement processed under the Seaport program for multiple award IDIQ contracts. Only SeaPort NxG MAC holders are eligible to participate. The government contemplates awarding a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Task Order.

• The core requirement is to provide support services for the Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD) for the Joint Staff J7.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work are provided in the attached "JEDD PWS (Effective 1 May 2026)".

• The contract will involve various labor categories with estimated hours for direct labor, totaling 36,584 hours for the base year and 182,920 hours if all options are exercised.

• Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Task Order.

• Period of Performance: Base period is 11 September 2026 - 10 September 2027, with multiple option periods extending through 10 September 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated as a total value, but includes estimated costs for labor, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and Travel for each period.

• This is a two-step process:

  • Step One: Submit a description of prior contract experience (max 2 pages) demonstrating similarity to the PWS, attesting SeaPort NxG Prime Contract Holder status (with contract number), and demonstrating a Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL). Deadline: 11 June 2026, 5:00 PM EST. Submissions via email to kevin.m.brennan21.civ@us.navy.mil in PDF format.
  • Step Two: Viable competitors from Step One will be invited to submit a technical and cost/price quote. Submission deadline: 1 July 2026, 3:00 PM.

• Evaluation Factors: Performance Approach (more important) and Past Performance. Cost will be evaluated based on cost realism.

• Questions Deadline: 22 June 2026.

• Only SeaPort NxG Prime Contract Holders are eligible.

• Offerors must possess a Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL).

• Quoters may submit questions via email to kevin.m.brennan21.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses will be provided via amendment.

• The solicitation uses "quote" and "quoter" instead of "offer" and "offeror."

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To acquire high-quality analytic, editorial, publishing, and online development and distribution of products that support the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff's (CJCS) statutory requirement to provide education and doctrine to the joint force and manage the Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) to directly support readiness reporting and training.

This PWS covers task order deliverables supporting the Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD). The work encompasses three main programs:

• Joint Doctrine Program: Maintaining the CJCS's doctrine library, developing new publications, managing the DoD terminology program, and developing the U.S. position on NATO Allied doctrine and terminology.
• JPME Program: Developing policies for Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), executing post-graduation assessments, providing oversight to the Military Education Assessment Advisory Committee (MEAAC), and managing the joint accreditation of JPME programs.
• UJTL Program: Managing the Universal Joint Task List (UJTL) to support planning, readiness reporting, and training. This includes developing and publishing approved tasks and maintaining the UJTL Task Development Tool (UTDT).

Key performance standards include timely submission of monthly status reports and quarterly progress reviews, identification and proposed solutions for emergent issues within 5 business days, ensuring personnel continuity and filling billets with qualified personnel within 45 days. Specific deliverables have associated performance standards and quality assurance levels (AQLs).

The anticipated base period of performance is from September 11, 2026, to September 10, 2027, with four one-year option periods. Work will be performed at Suffolk, Virginia, the Pentagon, and surrounding areas, as well as various contractor and government facilities. Telework is permitted except when handling classified materials or for on-site activities that cannot be handled remotely.

• A Top Secret (TS) clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) is required for on-site personnel at the Pentagon and for contractor personnel in Suffolk needing access to TS/SCI information.
• Use of innovative methods, including government-approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), is encouraged for tasks such as analytical support, writing, and editing, provided they comply with applicable DoD policies and data protection standards.
• Contractor personnel shall not input, upload, or expose classified, CUI, or sensitive data into non-government approved AI tools.
• Cybersecurity requirements, including adherence to Risk Management Framework (RMF) and obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO), are critical.
• Travel to other government facilities or contractor facilities may be required and will be governed by FAR 31.205-46 and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the Joint Education and Doctrine Support contract. It details the performance objectives, standards, acceptable quality levels (AQLs), surveillance methods, and frequencies for various tasks and deliverables.

• Performance Objectives: Specific goals for contractor performance.
• Performance Standard: Measurable criteria for each objective.
• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): The maximum allowable defect rate or minimum performance threshold.
• Surveillance Method: How the government will monitor contractor performance.
• Frequency: How often surveillance will occur.

This QASP is crucial for bidders as it defines the government's expectations for performance and quality. Understanding these requirements will help vendors:

• Assess their capability to meet performance standards.
• Develop strategies to ensure compliance and high-quality delivery.
• Estimate resources needed to meet AQLs and reporting requirements.
• Identify key performance indicators that will be used for contract oversight and evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Administration Plan (CAP) that outlines the delineation of duties for administering Cost Type, Indefinite Delivery Contracts/Task Orders. It clarifies responsibilities among various government offices and personnel to ensure efficient contract administration.

• Procuring Contract Office (PCO): Responsible for pre-award duties, contract modifications, and changes in terms.
• Contract Administration Office (CAO): Responsible for general contract administration matters as specified in FAR 42.302.
• Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA): Responsible for audit verification and provisional/final invoice approval.
• Paying Office: Responsible for making payments upon documented acceptance.
• Ordering Officer: Responsible for requesting/evaluating proposals for orders, determining fair and reasonable pricing, obligating funds, authorizing performance, and subcontract approval.
• Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Responsible for technical interface, contract surveillance, invoice review/acceptance, developing statements of work for task orders, and administrative duties related to contract files.
• Technical Assistant (TA): Provides routine administration and monitoring assistance to the COR, identifying deficiencies, reviewing deliverables, and assisting with reports.

This document defines the roles and responsibilities of government personnel involved in contract administration. Bidders should understand who to contact for different aspects of the contract, particularly the COR for technical interface and performance-related questions, and the PCO for contractual changes. It clarifies the process for technical instructions, surveillance, invoice review, and contract modifications, which are all critical for successful contract performance and communication.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Information Form. It is designed to collect detailed information about an offeror's past performance on previous contracts. This information is crucial for the government to evaluate the offeror's ability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation.

• Offeror Information: Name, Contract Number/Identifier, Customer Name & Location.
• Point of Contact: Name, Title, Telephone Number, and Email Address.
• Contract Financials: Total dollar amount (receipts) for the effort over the past five years, including specific instructions for ordering vehicles.
• Personnel: Average number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) personnel performing per year.
• Period of Performance: Start and end dates.
• Detailed Description of Work Performed: Sufficient detail to demonstrate relevance to the current solicitation.
• Performance Issues: Any quality, delivery, or cost problems, corrective actions taken, and their effectiveness.
• Subcontractors: Information on subcontractors utilized, the extent of their work, and their annual dollar value.

Bidders must complete this form accurately and thoroughly to provide evidence of their past performance. The information submitted will be used by the government to assess the offeror's capabilities and likelihood of success in fulfilling the requirements of the current opportunity. Failure to provide complete and relevant information may negatively impact the evaluation.