SOLE SOURCE - Altium Software Training

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N0016426Q0176) is for training services, specifically the "Full Spectrum Altium Designer Course" and the "High-Speed Signal Layout Course." The training will be conducted in person at Government-provided facilities. The solicitation is issued by NSWC Crane, Warfare Center.

• Full Spectrum Altium Designer Course: A 4-day course. Anticipates 2 trainings per fiscal year. Pricing includes all applicable fees and travel expenses.

• High-Speed Signal Layout Course: A 3-day course. Anticipates 2 trainings per fiscal year. Pricing includes all applicable fees and travel expenses.

• All training is to be conducted in person at Government-provided facilities.

• FOB Destination, Crane, IN.

• CMMC Level 1 (self) is applicable to procurement.

• Period of Performance: Date of award through 9/30/2029.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Option Line Items: Multiple exercise options are listed for both courses, extending the period of performance through 9/30/2029.

• Solicitation Issue Date: June 10, 2026

• Offer Due Date: June 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

• Method of Solicitation: Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided sections, but Section M typically covers this.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• NAICS Code: 611710 (Educational Support Services) with a size standard of $15 million.

• The sole source contractor is Nine Dot Connections LLC.

• Standard Form 1449 is used for this solicitation.

• FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and full text, covering various aspects including payment, invoicing, data rights, and cybersecurity requirements (CMMC Level 1).

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at NSWC Crane.

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

To provide an available suite of Altium software training for NSWC Crane employees.

• Provide initial offerings of a 3-day "High-Speed Signal Layout" course and a 4-day "Full Spectrum Altium Designer" course between contract award and September 1, 2026.

• Offer additional courses as "options" for potential future use.

• Provide access to online, instructor-led training courses as announced or coordinated.

• Courses must be conducted within normal working hours (0800 – 1700), preferably 0800 – 1600.

• Each class must have a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 10.

• Courses not meeting the minimum student count two weeks prior may be rescheduled or cancelled at the government's discretion.

• Vendor must invoice within 10 business days upon completion of each course.

• Training must occur between the date of award and September 1, 2029.

• On-site training will be provided by the vendor.

• The government will provide a training facility and computers for temporary software installation.

• "High-Speed Signal Layout" course should cover PCB stackup, dielectric constant, velocity of propagation, and group delay, combining theory with practical exercises tailored to NSWC Crane's needs.

• "Full Spectrum Altium Designer" course should cover tool overview, settings, navigation, component creation, library utilization, PCB setup, and Design Rules, emphasizing best practices for efficient component placement.

• "Advanced" level courses covering specific Altium features (e.g., multi-channel design, X-signals, differential pair routing) must be available as options.

• Vendor must provide training materials, including class schedules, handouts, textbooks/resource materials, and copies of presentations.

• Vendor may need to provide temporary Altium licenses or a virtual learning environment.

• Vendor must provide classroom material expectations at the time of quote submission.

Heather Strange, heather.e.strange3.civ@us.navy.mil, 812-227-9737