DISC Certification Course
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 (NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK) is soliciting proposals for a DISC Certification Course to train facilitators for the Naval Leadership and Ethics Command (NLEC) in San Diego, CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement is for 50 seats across two sessions. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
NLEC requires the procurement of 50 seats for DISC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) training. This training is for NLEC facilitators to enhance self-awareness and awareness of others among enlisted leaders. The training will be conducted in two separate sessions: 30 seats in April 2026 and 20 seats in September 2026.
Key Requirements:
- Provide assessment scoring of submitted data and deliver scores via the vendor's platform.
- Ensure data storage is on U.S.-based servers.
- Restrict data access to NLEC staff and authorized vendor employees on a need-to-know basis, with vendor employees completing privacy training.
- Maintain two-factor security for platform access.
- Conduct weekly vulnerability testing and yearly penetration tests on the platform.
- Maintain up-to-date firewalls, network security, and a breach detection and remediation program.
- Maintain a backup and recovery program.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: N0018926QW078
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Small Business Standard: $15,000,000)
- Period of Performance: Base Year (12 Months) from April 6, 2026, to April 5, 2027.
- Delivery Period: April 6, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Estimated Value: Up to $15,000,000.00 (as indicated in block 10 of the solicitation).
- Place of Performance: Naval Leadership and Ethics Command, 3975 Norman Scott Rd., BLDG 3290, San Diego, CA 92136.
- Quotes Due: March 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on the basis of price. However, the Government reserves the right to consider past performance if the contracting officer identifies information indicating the low-price quote may not represent the best value. In such cases, a price/past performance tradeoff may occur, potentially leading to an award to other than the lowest-priced offeror.
Submission Requirements
- Quotes must be submitted via email to kirsten.n.taylor.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact (name and phone number), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms.
- Clearly indicate the quoter's capability to meet all specifications and requirements.
- Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.sam.gov/ to be considered for award.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Ms. Kirsten Taylor at kirsten.n.taylor.civ@us.navy.mil.