Instructional Design Support Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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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 Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Instructional Design Support Services for the Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR). This is a follow-on requirement to Seaport Task Order N0018921F3042. The services involve planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training and requisite materials. Responses are due January 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide instructional design personnel to support CENSECFOR Headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA, and various training sites across the Continental United States (CONUS) and Japan. Key tasks include:
- Planning, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training courses and materials.
- Development of training products such as lesson plans, student guides, AI-assisted testing materials, and interactive courseware.
- Assistance with Job Duty Task Analysis (JDTA), Front End Analysis, and Business Case Analysis.
- SharePoint support for document management and workflow automation. Personnel must possess specific expertise, qualifications, and a Secret security clearance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced (FFP)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One 12-month base period and four 12-month option years, with a potential 6-month extension.
- Anticipated Start Date: September 30, 2026.
- Anticipated End Date: March 29, 2032 (with extension).
- Anticipated NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services), Small Business Size Standard: $25.5M.
- Response Due: Monday, January 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: January 8, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors, specifically current Seaport NXG Contract Holders, are requested to submit capability statements not exceeding five standard typewritten pages. Submissions should include:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), phone, and email.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code.
- Business size (e.g., Large, Small, 8(a), Woman-owned).
- A detailed capability statement demonstrating ability to meet requirements.
- Relevant past performance (up to two references) for similar work within the last five years.
- Statement indicating whether the company plans to be a prime or subcontractor.
- Any technical questions or suggestions. Responses must reference "20260001279" and be submitted electronically to Abbey Taylor at mary.a.taylor263.civ@us.navy.mil.
Important Notes
This notice is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Proprietary information should be clearly marked. Responses will not be publicly released, and respondents will not be notified of results.