Brief Lab Training
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 Department of the Army, W6QM MICC-FT CARSON, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Brief Lab Training services. This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to provide specialized leadership development, performance improvement, and organizational communication training for the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall deliver comprehensive Brief Lab Training modules, including:
- Brief 101: Introductory Concepts
- Brief Mapping
- Brief Trimming
- Minimum Definitions of Success
- Application Scenarios Specifically, the training will cover "Brief 101: Introduction to BRIEF Communication & Brief 203: BRIEF Meeting Facilitation" (2 days) and "Brief 102: Intermediate Writing" (1 day). The training is designed for up to 32 participants. Instructors must be Brief Belt certified and possess a minimum of two years of experience supporting U.S. Government organizations. Deliverables include training sessions, participant certifications, course materials, and Brief Bridge Access.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for a potential Firm-Fixed Price contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: R799 - Other Management Support Services
- Period of Performance: March 30, 2026 – April 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Carson, Colorado, 80913
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM MT
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Performance Requirements
The contractor will be required to develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 30 days of contract award, detailing procedures for deficiency identification, prevention, and correction. Performance will be evaluated by the government against a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), with a 100% compliance standard for providing specified modules, facilitating training for up to 32 participants, and ensuring instructors meet certification and experience requirements.
Special Requirements
Contractors must comply with all applicable security policies, including background checks, OPSEC, Information Assurance (IA), AT Level I, TARP, and iWATCH training. A contract manager and alternate must be designated. Contractors are responsible for their own travel, lodging, meals, and per-diem costs. Strict adherence to non-disclosure requirements for government data is mandated.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Mia White, mia.n.white2.civ@army.mil, 719-526-3841
- Secondary Point of Contact: Julia Gomez, julia.e.gomez.civ@army.mil