Equal Employment Opportunity Annual Refresher Course
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), on behalf of its Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance (OEEOC), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing an annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Refresher Course. This training is mandated for approximately 30 EEO Specialists and Investigators to maintain proficiency and compliance with EEOC Management Directive 110 (MD-110). Responses are due May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive 8-hour annual refresher training program. Key aspects include:
- Curriculum covering updates to EEO laws, regulations, MD-110 directives, recent legal precedents, and EEOC Commission decisions.
- Advanced investigative techniques and nuances in identifying/processing harassment and retaliation claims.
- Strict adherence to EEOC standards for EEO Specialists and/or Investigators annual refreshers.
- Provision of Certificates of Completion for all 30 participants.
- Delivery via Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT).
- All digital materials and platforms must be Section 508 compliant.
- Training is anticipated annually for the next three years, with two sessions per year.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit a brief capabilities statement package, not exceeding three pages (excluding cover page). The package should address:
- Curriculum alignment with EEOC MD-110 and 29 CFR Part 1614.
- Internal processes for updating content.
- Examples of similar past projects.
- Instructional design methodology for interactive training. Responses must include business name, address, representative's name and title, Small Business Socio-economic status (if applicable), and CAGE Code.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is specifically seeking capabilities from small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 13, 2026
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the government. Responses are voluntary, and no funds are available for preparation. The incumbent contractor is TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, LLC, acquired via sole source on a GPC.