GLAP II RFP - Amendment 05

Amendment / Modification

• Revised Submission Deadline: Offers or supplemental documentation must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on May 1, 2026.

• Updated Accreditation Requirements: Solicitation Section 4.9 Subfactor 1.1 (Accreditation) has been deleted and replaced with new requirements for both academic and non-academic institutions. This includes providing proof of accreditation by bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and either the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) or membership in the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS).

• Revised Pass/Fail Accreditation Section: Solicitation Section 5.2 Subfactor 1.1 (Accreditation Pass/Fail) has been deleted and replaced. Offerors must now provide evidence that their courses meet the updated accreditation criteria.

• Solicitation Section 4.9 Subfactor 1.1 Accreditation

• Solicitation Section 5.2 Subfactor 1.1 Accreditation (Pass/Fail)

• The deadline for submitting proposals or supplemental documentation has been extended to May 1, 2026.

• Offerors must ensure their documentation meets the revised accreditation requirements. Failure to do so may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive and excluded from consideration.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment revises the solicitation requirements for the GLAP II opportunity. Key changes include:

• Solicitation Section 4.6 (Page Limitations/Volumes): Deletes specific volume, factor, sub-factor, page limitation, and format details for "Cyber Security Hygiene" and replaces it with "Reserved."
• Solicitation Section 4.7 (Format): Modifies the first sentence to state that the Technical volume of the quotation is to be submitted as MS Word or PDF documents.
• Solicitation Section 5.1.1 (Factor III Security): Deletes the "Cyber Security Hygiene" sub-factor and its importance (pass or fail) and replaces it with "Reserved."
• Solicitation Section 5.1.2 (Ratings): Replaces the existing ratings section with a new definition of Technical Factor and Sub-Factor Confidence Ratings (High, Medium, Low Confidence) and their corresponding definitions. It clarifies that the Government will evaluate Technical, Past Performance, and Price Factors, with confidence ratings applied to the Technical Factor and Sub-Factors.
• Solicitation Section 5.4 (Volume III - Cybersecurity Hygiene): Deletes this section and replaces it with "Reserved."
• PWS Section 4.4 (Security): Replaces the existing Section 4.4 with new content covering:
  • 4.4.1 Unclassified Work Performance Security Requirements: States that uncleared personnel can work at the unclassified level without a security clearance.
  • 4.4.2 Uncleared Personnel Security Requirements: Prohibits foreign nationals without prior written approval, outlines procedures for removing unauthorized personnel, and details visitor badge procedures for uncleared personnel visiting NGA facilities.
  • 4.4.3 Information Security Requirements: Details NGA's authority over protected information, contractor compliance with NGA/DoD/IC security policies, handling of protected information, and requirements for information system security.

Sections 4.6, 4.7, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.4, and PWS Section 4.4 have been modified or replaced.

The amendment extends the Period of Performance to 06/17/2026 to 06/16/2031. It also modifies how the Technical volume should be submitted and introduces new security requirements for personnel and information.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 03) revises requirements and responds to potential offeror inquiries for solicitation HM047626R0005.

Key changes include:

• Postponement of Due Date: The due date for offers in Section 4.3.2 has been extended to April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

• Revision of Security Section: Solicitation Section 4.4 (Security) has been deleted and replaced with updated requirements.

  • Unclassified Work Performance: Uncleared personnel can work at the Unclassified level on the Contractor site without a security clearance.
  • Uncleared Personnel Security: Personnel accessing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) require a favorable HSPD-12 adjudication within 60 days. NGA will sponsor the investigation. Foreign nationals require prior written approval. Unauthorized personnel may be removed at the Contractor's expense. Visitor badges will be issued and returned daily.
  • Physical Security: Prohibited items (weapons, cell phones, cameras, etc.) are forbidden in NGA facilities. Exceptions require NGA Security approval and documentation.
  • Information Security: Contractors must comply with applicable NGA, DoD, and IC information security policies for protected information. Access to CUI is pursuant to DFARS clause 252.204.7012.
  • Cybersecurity: Contractors must implement NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Cloud service providers must meet FedRAMP Moderate baseline. Procedures for reporting cyber incidents and submitting malicious software are outlined.

• Section 4.3.2 (Due Date)

• Section 4.4 (Security - entirely replaced)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended.

• Security requirements have been significantly updated, impacting how offerors must address personnel security, physical security, information security, and cybersecurity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an End-of-Course Evaluation survey for Virtual Learning Courses at the National Geospatial-Intelligence College (NGC). Its purpose is to collect confidential feedback from participants to support NGC's mission of developing and sustaining a world-class workforce and advancing GEOINT expertise.

• Learning Feedback: Assesses participant agreement with statements regarding knowledge/skill improvement, application of learning, relevance, and satisfaction with the training.
• Course Content & Pace: Gathers feedback on whether the course content was too challenging, about right, or not challenging enough, and if the pace was too fast, about right, or too slow.
• Learning Outcomes: Asks participants to rate how much they learned compared to expectations.
• Experience Level: Inquires about the participant's prior experience level in the subject matter.
• Barriers to Application: Identifies potential obstacles to applying learned skills, such as lack of time, technology, supervisor support, or higher priorities.
• Virtual Learning Experience: Evaluates the effectiveness of the virtual presentation, clarity of expectations, and the use of virtual tools for engagement.
• Instructor Feedback: Allows participants to rate instructors on clarity, engagement, credibility, and responsiveness.
• Open-Ended Remarks: Provides space for comments on technology issues, suggestions for course improvement, and effective aspects of the course.
• Demographic Information: Collects data on current assignment, military service or civilian role, grade/pay band, occupation, and reasons for taking the course.

While this document is a post-course survey and not directly part of a solicitation, it provides insight into the types of training and evaluation methods used by the National Geospatial-Intelligence College. This information could be relevant for contractors seeking to understand the operational context and performance expectations within NGC for potential future training or support contracts.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation HM047626R0005 revises requirements and responds to potential offeror inquiries.

Key changes include:

• Due Date Extension: The due date for offers is postponed to 2:00 PM EST on April 13, 2026.

• Clause Update: Solicitation clause 52.217-8 (Option to Extend Services) is updated. The government may require continued services at specified rates, with potential adjustments for prevailing labor rates. The total extension cannot exceed 6 months and can be exercised by written notice within 30 days.

• Format Change: Section 4.6, "Page Limitations/Volumes Organization Sub-Factor 1.3 Course list Format," is changed from "MS Word/PDF" to "Excel."

• Section 4.3.2 (Due Date)

• Solicitation clause 52.217-8

• Section 4.6 (Page Limitations/Volumes Organization Sub-Factor 1.3 Course list Format)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 13, 2026.

• The format for the course list submission has changed to Excel.

• Incumbent Services: Services are currently provided under active Blanket Purchase Agreements. Further information requires a Freedom of Information Act request.

• Non-Academic Prime Offerors: Non-academic small businesses may compete as prime offerors if they can provide proof that all proposed courses are from CHEA and USGIF accredited or CHEA accredited and in good standing with UCGIS institutions.

• Partnerships: Partnerships between non-academic primes and academic course providers are acceptable if they fulfill PWS requirements.

• Course List Format: The correct format for the course list is Excel, as per the update in Section A, item 3.

• Solicitation Submission: The solicitation and all amendments must be signed and attached to the offeror's submission.

• The Period of Performance is listed as 06/17/2026 to 06/16/2031.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment_2_Course_List v2.xlsx", is an Excel spreadsheet containing a list of university courses. It appears to be an attachment providing details about potential training courses relevant to the opportunity.

• University Provider
• Virtual Delivery Method
• Course Number
• Course Name
• Subject Area
• Course Description
• Learning Objectives
• Course Length (in hours)
• Prerequisites
• IT Hardware / System Requirements
• Software Requirements
• Completion Criteria

This attachment provides a detailed list of courses, likely for informational purposes or as a basis for a training requirement within the solicitation. Bidders may need to review this list to understand the scope of potential training services, identify specific courses that need to be offered, or use it to inform their own course development or sourcing strategies if they are proposing to provide these training services.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 01) to the solicitation revises the following:

• Solicitation Section 4.6 (Page Limitations/Volumes Organization): The table detailing page limitations and formats for various proposal volumes has been updated. Key changes include specific page limits for the Cover Letter (2 pages), Accreditation (15 pages), Technical Management Approach (15 pages), and Course List (using a government template). The Section 508 Compliance section has no page limit.

• Attachment References: Several attachments have been renumbered or updated:

  • "Attachment 2" in Section 4.10.3 (Volume II – Past Performance) is now "Attachment 3".
  • "Attachment 3" in Section 4.11 (Volume IV – Price) is now "Attachment 4".
  • "Attachment_2_Course_List" has been revised to "Attachment_2_Course_List_rev01".

• Contract Clauses: The document lists numerous FAR and DFARS clauses that are incorporated by reference, including those related to instructions to offerors, compensation of former DOD officials, whistleblower rights, government personnel work product, and covered defense telecommunications equipment. It also details the electronic invoicing and payment requirements via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Solicitation Section 4.6 (Page Limitations/Volumes Organization)

• Solicitation Section 4.10.3 (Volume II – Past Performance)

• Solicitation Section 4.11 (Volume IV – Price)

• Solicitation Section 3 (Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments)

• The amendment revises page limitations for proposal volumes, which may affect how offerors structure their submissions.

• Updated attachment references require offerors to use the correct document names for their submissions.

• The effective date of the amendment is March 11, 2026. The period of performance is stated as June 17, 2026, to June 16, 2031.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the GEOINT Learning Through Academic Programs II (GLAP II) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The objective is to obtain contractor services and materials to deliver condensed advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses to the National Geospatial-Intelligence College (NGC) to support the NGA workforce's GEOINT training needs.

• Contractors shall deliver requested courses based on their existing advanced undergraduate and graduate-level course catalogs.

• Courses will be modified for government delivery, including streamlining content, shortening duration, and condensing delivery.

• Courses will be delivered virtually via instructor-led synchronous, instructor-led asynchronous, or self-paced online modalities.

• Contractors must provide a course catalog and individual courses will be procured via calls.

• Training solutions must cover at least two of the eleven specified subject areas: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Modeling, Bathymetry, Machine Learning, GIS & Analysis Tools, Geospatial Data Management, Data Analytics and Visualization, Geomatics/Geodesy/Geodetic Engineering and Surveying, Geospatial Information Analysis, and Remote Sensing and Imagery Analysis.

• Courses must adhere to the approved course syllabus; deviations impacting learning objectives will result in non-acceptance and non-payment.

• Instruction should utilize adult learning methodologies, minimizing reliance on lectures and favoring problem-based or project-based learning.

• Each course shall not exceed 40 hours of instruction (approx. 5 days).

• Daily instruction should include 8 hours of training, with a minimum of 4 hours of direct instruction and the remainder for self-study.

• Instructors must be accessible to students during self-paced study time.

• Minimum enrollment for a course is 10 participants; maximum is 24.

• Courses are delivered virtually. Instructors must have high-speed internet.

• Virtual instructor-led training will be conducted during standard business hours (7:30 am to 4:30 pm local time), generally following Eastern Standard Time (EST/EDT), coordinated with student local business hours.

• Contractors must meet specific accreditation/affiliation requirements (regional accreditation by CHEA, and accreditation by USGIF or membership in UCGIS).

• All instructors must be U.S. citizens and meet educational/experience standards.

• Uncleared Contractor personnel are authorized to work at the Unclassified level without a security clearance.

• Foreign nationals require prior written approval to perform unclassified work.

• Contractors must comply with NGA, DoD, and IC information security policies for handling protected information.

• Government-furnished facilities, information, and equipment will not be provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel workbook intended for bidders to provide pricing information. It contains a sheet labeled 'Sheet1' which outlines fields for course details, university provider, delivery method, and course price.

• Course Number
• Course Name
• Subject Area of Study
• University Provider
• Course Length (in days)
• Virtual Delivery Method
• Course Price

Bidders will need to use this workbook to input their pricing for the courses offered under this opportunity. The structure suggests a need to detail specific course offerings, their providers, and associated costs, likely as part of a comprehensive proposal submission.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire for the GEOINT LEARNING THROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAMS II (GLAP II) opportunity. It is designed to collect feedback from the Government Points of Contact (POCs) regarding an offeror's past performance on previous contracts.

Part 1 (Offeror Completion):

• Contractor Name, Address, Contract Number, Contract Value, Award Date, Completion Date, Contract Type, Fee Type.
• Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Program Manager (PM), Government Finance (FM) contact details.
• Summary description of the referenced contract and its relevance to GLAP II.
• Percentage of contract performance similar to GLAP II.
• Whether the contract involved classified work and its type.
• Offeror's Signature, Title, and Date.

Part 2 (Government POC Assessment):

• POC Name, Rank/Service, Duty Title, Organization.
• Contract Number, POC Type, Contractor Name.
• Commercial Phone, FAX, Email Address.
• Observed Period of Performance.
• Contractor's role (Prime, Subcontractor, Other).
• Assessment of Technical, Management, Cost/Price, and Small Business Participation performance using a rating system (Outstanding, Very Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable, Neutral).
• Assessment Rationale for each category.

Offerors must complete Part 1 and submit the entire questionnaire to their referenced Government POCs for completion of Part 2. Offerors are responsible for ensuring POC information is accurate and that POCs have sufficient time to complete and return Part 2 by the deadline of 2:00 PM EST on April 3, 2026. The completed questionnaire, including the assessment, will be used by the Government to evaluate the offeror's past performance and determine a Performance Confidence Level. Failure to ensure timely and accurate completion may impact the offeror's evaluation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: HM047626R0005) for commercial items. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is issuing this solicitation. The acquisition is set aside for Unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 611310, with a size standard of $34.5 million.

While specific deliverables are not detailed in this document, it references "GLAP II" requirements and a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which would contain the detailed scope of work.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).

• Period of Performance: 06/17/2026 to 06/16/2031.

• Offer Due Date: 04/06/2026 at 1400 ET.

• Submission Instructions: Quotations are to be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

• Evaluation Factors: The award will be made on a best-value basis, with technical capabilities being of greater importance than price. The evaluation will consider Technical (Factor I), Past Performance (Factor II), Security (Factor III), and Price (Factor IV). Technical factors are weighted more heavily than price.

• This acquisition is Unrestricted.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to commercial items, representations and certifications, and contract terms and conditions.

• Key attachments include: GLAP II PWS, Course List, GLAP Past Performance Questionnaire, and Price Quote Workbook.

• Points of Contact for information and questions are Verseman H. Douglas (Contracting Officer) and Samira Davis (Contract Specialist).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing pricing information for a 5-year period of performance. It is intended to be used by bidders to provide their pricing details for the opportunity.

• The spreadsheet includes columns for: Course Number, Course Name, Subject Area of Study, University Provider, Course Length (in days), and Virtual Delivery Method.
• The primary focus is on the "PRICING FOR 5 YEARS PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE".

Bidders will need to use this template to structure and submit their pricing proposals. It outlines the specific courses and associated details for which pricing is required, indicating the scope of services related to training or course delivery.