Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source: 782 TRG DIOM Training - Sheppard AFB, TX
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 82d Contracting Squadron, Sheppard AFB, TX, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for Arbinger DIOM Training. The intent is to award a firm-fixed price order to The Arbinger Company (686 N. Arbinger Way Ste 200 Farmington, UT 84025-3067). This notice serves as market research to determine if a competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest for future requirements. Responses are due by April 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Arbinger DIOM Training to be provided to members of the 782 TRG and other faculty members within the 82 TRW. The training is part of long-term development plans aimed at enhancing leadership alignment and operational accountability. The Sole Source Justification indicates that Arbinger Institute, LLC, is the sole owner and proprietor of the proprietary "Outward Mindset" series of training and train-the-trainer programs, which are copyrighted intellectual property. These materials cannot be delivered by other companies, with the exception of Learning Cor Leadership, Inc. (Mindset4Results), who are authorized resellers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Order
- Anticipated Award Date: On or around April 14, 2026
- NAICS: 611430 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Size Standard: $15.0 Million
- Authority: 41 U.S. Code 1901, as implemented by RFO 12.201-1, supported by an approved Single Source Justification.
- Response Due: April 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 7, 2026
Set-Aside
Not applicable (Sole Source).
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotation. A solicitation package will not be issued. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement in the future is in the best interest of the Government.
Additional Notes
Requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the required services and must be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and provide clear, concise documentation. Verbal responses are not acceptable. Responses and questions should be sent via email to Jamie Long (jamie.long.7@us.af.mil) and Carri Dulaney (carri.dulaney@us.af.mil).