Instructor Support - NCTC Gulfport, MS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Instructor Support Services for the Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) Gulfport, MS. The services are required to support basic and advanced construction training for military personnel in the Army, Air Force, and Navy, specifically for Navy Seabee personnel. The scope includes providing fully qualified instructors to meet training requirements as prescribed by NCTC Gulfport, with training occurring continuously throughout the year.

• Provide qualified instructors for various construction training courses, including but not limited to:

  • Inter-Service Builder Apprentice Training (BU-A Navy)
  • Steelworker Classes (A, Block 0, Block 1, and A-711-00XX)
  • Construction Project Estimating, Planning, Scheduling, and Execution
  • Concrete and Masonry, Structure Framing, Interior/Exterior Finishes, Heavy Construction I & II
  • Powder Actuated Tools, Welding Supervisor, Sheetmetal Work, Steel Reinforcing, Gas Cutting/Welding, Metal Fabrication, Arc Welding, Shielded Inert Gas Welding
  • Transportation Operations, Earthwork Operations, Pavements, Construction Inspector, Tool & Equipment Maintenance
  • Interior Wiring, Cable Splicing, Advanced Base Power Plant Maintenance, Electric Motors & Controls, Electrical Theory
  • Power Train & Chassis, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems, Engines/Fuel/Electrical Systems, Automotive A/C, Advanced Diagnostics & Shop Management

• Instructors must possess specific knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to their assigned courses, including certifications and minimum years of experience.

• A Training Master Scheduler is required to coordinate training, manage schedules, and serve as the primary point of contact.

• The contractor must ensure continuity of operations and maintain effective staffing levels, with a maximum of two weeks for any instructor vacancy.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Priced Contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, but includes a phase-in/phase-out period.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Offers are to be submitted in volumes: Price, Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Contractor Responsibility.

• Technical capability will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Past performance is considered more important than price.

• Key Personnel include the Training Master Scheduler.

• Offerors must provide a staffing plan demonstrating adequate personnel and qualifications.

• Past performance references (maximum of three) must be from the past three years.

• Evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• This acquisition is being solicited under the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Program.

• NAICS Code: 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools) with a size standard of $21,000,000.00.

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

• Wage Determinations are provided for various occupational categories.

• Attachments include a Past Performance Questionnaire and lists of supported courses for FY24, FY25, and FY26.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) addresses ambiguities in the vacancy hiring timeline and instructor minimum qualifications as outlined in PWS 4.1 and PWS 4.2.

• PWS 4.1 SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR TASK 1: TRAINING MASTER SCHEDULER POSITION

• PWS 4.2 SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR TASK II: INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS

• The solicitation has reopened.

• Offerors must submit revised technical proposals.

• Offerors must submit a signed copy of all SF-30 amendments.

• The new submission deadline is 0800, 05 March 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, N6883626RS0030002, is for "NCTC INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT" services. The procurement is being conducted under the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Program.

• The primary service required is "INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT SERVICES" to be performed at NCTC GULFPORT, MS.

• The document outlines various line items for instructor support, including option line items.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work, performance standards, and deliverables are expected to be found in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which is referenced as an attachment.

• The solicitation is issued by NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR JACKSONVILLE.

• The offer due date is March 5, 2026, at 08:00 AM.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 611519, with a size standard of USD 21,000,000.00.

• The contract includes multiple option line items for instructor support, extending the potential period of performance.

• Travel CLINs are included for contractor travel within CONUS, not to exceed USD 15,000.00 per CLIN, with expenses consistent with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and requiring COR approval.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Ms. Yaynel Yambo and Mr. Robert Edwards.

• Offers are to be submitted in three volumes: Price, Technical Approach, and Past Performance.

• The Technical Approach volume is limited to 25 pages and should demonstrate understanding of requirements, including staffing approach and personnel qualifications.

• Past Performance is limited to a maximum of three references within the past three years, submitted via CPARS or a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).

• Proposals will be evaluated on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Technical capability will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Past performance and price will be considered in a trade-off analysis.

• This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns under the 8(a) Program.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference numerous FAR and DFARS clauses.

• Attachments include a Wage Determination, PWS Revisions, and RFP Questions and Responses.

• Offerors are encouraged to submit questions no later than 5 business days after solicitation posting.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation N6883626RS003, dated 29 Dec 2025, serves to provide responses to questions received from offerors and updates to instructions and evaluations.

Key updates include:

• Addition of "RFP Questions and Responses" as an attachment.

• Clarification that the 45,760 annual hours requirement includes paid leave, holidays, and all work duties.

• Confirmation that "Phase-in" costs should be incorporated into CLIN 0001.

• Clarification that equipment for Heavy Equipment Mechanics is furnished by the Government.

• The training material development is handled by the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering (CSFE).

• Instructor replacement procedures are detailed in PWS 3.0.2.

• Courses are listed in Addendum I and II.

• Documents outside the PWS referenced are limited to those in the PWS and CANTRAC Training Course Control Documents.

• Past performance relevancy definition remains the same, and CPARS count towards the 15-page limit for Volume III.

• The evaluation criteria for "When combined, technical and past performance are significantly more important than price" has been revised to "When combined, technical and past performance are approximately equal to price" due to funding changes in FY2026.

• The Government will not evaluate price realism.

• Vacancies must be filled within two weeks, and replacement employees must meet technical requirements.

• Cover sheets, tables of contents, and acronyms do not count towards page limits.

• Past performance of team subcontractors will be evaluated according to RFP evaluation factors.

• Solicitation N6883626RS003 (specifically regarding questions, instructions, and evaluation criteria).

• PWS (Paragraphs 3.0.2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 5.0, 5.1).

• Addendums I, II, and III.

• Evaluation Factors (Technical Approach, Past Performance, Price).

Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment and submit a signed copy with their proposals. The changes to the evaluation criteria may impact how proposals are assessed, particularly the weighting of technical, past performance, and price factors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Appendix B, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) for Solicitation N6883626RS003. It is used to gather feedback on a contractor's past performance.

• Section 1: Contract Identification: Details about the contract being reviewed (Contractor, Cage Code, Contract number, Contract type, Period of performance, costs, and service description).
• Section 2: Customer or Agency Identification: Information about the customer or agency receiving the services.
• Section 3: Evaluator Identification: Details about the person completing the questionnaire.
• Section 4: Evaluation: A detailed rating scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable) for various aspects of contractor performance, including management, personnel, quality control, problem-solving, responsiveness, reporting, and overall performance. It also includes specific questions regarding small business goals and whether the contractor would be awarded another contract.
• Section 5: Narrative Summary: A section for additional comments on the contractor's performance.

This questionnaire is to be completed by evaluators and returned by the close of the solicitation. Bidders should be aware that their past performance, as evaluated through this document, will be a factor in the source selection process. The questions cover critical areas of performance that will likely influence evaluation outcomes.