Joint Targeting Analyst (JTA) Training Solution Developer (TSD)

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors," for the solicitation.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted by the closing date and time identified on SF 1449. Electronic submissions via facsimile are not accepted; offers must be emailed. Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt.
• Questions and Concerns: All questions must be submitted in writing via email by 2:00 PM EST on March 5, 2026, to the Contract Specialist (Mr. Cedric Ellis) and Contracting Officer (Ms. Shecoriya Byrd). The subject line must be specific. The government reserves the right not to respond to questions received after the deadline.
• Site Visit: No site visit will be held for this requirement.
• Evaluation: Source selection will use negotiated procedures (FAR Part 15.3) and evaluation criteria under Addendum 52.212-2. Noncompliance with RFP requirements may lead to disqualification.
• Award Basis: The government intends to award without discussions, encouraging offerors to submit their best proposals initially. However, discussions may be held if necessary.
• Proposal Format: Proposals must be organized into four volumes: General, Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Specific formatting, page limits, and content requirements are detailed for each volume.
• Exceptions: Offerors must clearly identify and explain any exceptions or deviations taken from the solicitation requirements, including their rationale and impact.
• Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Offerors must submit a small business subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Part 19.7.

This addendum modifies and clarifies instructions related to proposal submission, inquiries, format, and content, superseding previous instructions where applicable.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "CEAC_Course Modules and Lessons REFERENCE ONLY.pdf," serves as a reference guide outlining the modules and lessons covered within a course, likely related to targeting and cyberspace operations. It is intended to provide an overview of the course structure and content.

The document is organized into modules (A through F), each containing specific lessons (CEAC ##), practical exercises, and classified readings. Each entry includes a brief description of the topic and the corresponding page number within the full course material.

• Module A: Commander's Objectives, Targeting Guidance, and Intent
  • Covers CEAC 01-06, including topics like Cyber Effects, Targeting, Law of War, and Commander's Objectives.
• Module B: Target Development and Prioritization
  • Covers CEAC 07-09, focusing on Target System Analysis and Target List Management.
• Module C: Capabilities Analysis
  • Covers CEAC 10-11, detailing Capabilities Analysis and Cyberspace Tools.
• Module D: Commander's Decision and Force Assignment
  • Covers CEAC 12, focusing on Commander's Decision and Force Assignment.
• Module E: Mission Planning and Force Execution
  • Covers CEAC 13, focusing on Mission Planning and Force Execution.
• Module F: Combat Assessment
  • Covers CEAC 14, focusing on Combat Assessment.

This document is a reference guide and does not contain direct requirements or instructions for bidders. However, it may provide context for the types of skills, knowledge, or training relevant to the overall opportunity if the opportunity involves personnel with expertise in these areas or requires training in these subjects.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation W9124926RA006, originally dated 02 MAR 2026, serves to:

• Provide updates to Attachment 8 - ADDENDUM 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

• Provide Vendor Questions & Answers (Q&A) responses.

• Attachment 8 - ADDENDUM 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

This amendment does not explicitly state a change to the proposal submission deadline or evaluation factors. However, bidders should review the updated Attachment 8 and the provided Q&A for any impact on their proposal preparation and submission.

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

To provide technical Joint Targeting Analyst (JTA) Training Solution Developer (TSD) support to the U.S. Army Cyber School, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The goal is to develop, maintain, and deliver comprehensive technical training materials for offensive cyberspace operations, specifically for Joint Targeting Analysts (JTAs), and to train personnel to serve effectively in CMF designated work roles.

• Curriculum Development & Maintenance: Researching, compiling, and synthesizing information from various sources to create and maintain up-to-date training materials and databases.

• Instruction & Assessment: Delivering instruction using the Army Experiential Learning Model (ELM), including developing and administering exams, and evaluating student performance.

• Administrative Support: Managing training schedules, student rosters, and necessary support documentation.

• Coordination: Proactively coordinating with stakeholders to ensure resource availability and seamless training execution.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain a quality control program to ensure services meet PWS requirements. This includes procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

• Quality Assurance: Government will evaluate performance based on a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

• Performance standards are detailed in Technical Exhibit 2, with potential deductions for unacceptable performance.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (12 months) and two (3) 12-month option years.

  • Base Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
  • Option Year I: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
  • Option Year II: April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029
  • Option Year III: April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030

• Place of Performance: Various locations within Fort Gordon, Georgia. Travel for training development conferences, training/certification, and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) is required, potentially up to 20% of the time, including CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• Security: Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required at the time of proposal submission and must be maintained throughout the contract. Specific security requirements are detailed in DD254.

• Personnel: Must possess required security clearances, valid driver's license, and skills in office automation. Specific qualifications for Instructor/Writers are detailed, including experience with Joint Targeting processes and relevant courses.

• Hours of Operation: Generally 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday, with potential for shift work and adjusted hours based on training needs. Overtime is not authorized.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Government Furnished Resources: Includes office space, supplies, telephone, computer access, and storage. Equipment such as computers, printers, and monitors will also be provided.

• Contractor Furnished Items: All other necessary supplies, equipment, facilities, and services not government-furnished.

• Reporting: Includes Monthly Progress Reports, In-Progress Reviews, Employee Listings, and Trip Reports.

• Other: Compliance with various regulations, policies, and training requirements (e.g., Cyber Awareness, OPSEC, AT Level I) is mandatory.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Form for the Release of Past Performance Information to the Prime Contractor." Its purpose is to obtain consent from subcontractors or teaming partners for the government to disclose their past performance information to the prime contractor during the source selection process.

• Recipient: Addressed to "Shecoriya Byrd".
• Opportunity: References Request for Proposal W9149-24-R-A006 for the "Joint Targeting Analyst (JTA) Training Solution Developer (TSD)".
• Consent Statement: Acknowledges the government's emphasis on past performance and grants permission for the government to discuss the subcontractor's/teaming partner's past performance with the prime contractor.
• Signature Block: Requires a signature, title, and company name/address from an authorized representative of the subcontractor/teaming partner.

Prime contractors are required to submit this consent form as part of their Past Performance Volume III Proposal for any major subcontractors or teaming partners identified. This form is necessary to allow the government to assess the past performance of these entities and share that information with the prime contractor during the evaluation.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, for solicitation W91249-26-RA006. It provides specific instructions and guidance for offerors preparing and submitting proposals.

Key points include:

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be emailed and received before the closing date and time. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals are valid for 180 days.
• Inquiries: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer by 2:00 PM EST on March 5, 2026. The government reserves the right not to respond to questions received after this date.
• Site Visit: No site visit will be held.
• Evaluation: Source selection will use procedures from FAR Part 15.3, and proposals will be evaluated using criteria under Addendum 52.212-2. Noncompliance with RFP requirements may lead to disqualification.
• Award: The government intends to award without discussions, encouraging offerors to submit their best technical proposal and pricing initially. However, discussions may be held if necessary.
• Proposal Format: Proposals must be organized into four volumes: General, Technical Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Specific formatting, page limits, and content requirements are detailed for each volume.
• Exceptions: Offerors must clearly identify and explain any exceptions or deviations taken from the solicitation requirements.
• Past Performance: Offerors must submit information on at least three (3) but no more than five (5) recent and relevant government task orders or contracts. This includes consent letters from subcontractors and client authorization letters for commercial efforts.
• Pricing: The price proposal must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Excel format, with specific requirements for formulas, links, and virus-free content. A Price Narrative and Pricing Worksheet are required.

This addendum modifies and clarifies instructions related to proposal submission, inquiries, evaluation, format, content, past performance, and pricing.

Offerors must adhere to the detailed instructions for proposal preparation and submission, including specific formatting and content requirements for each volume, to ensure their proposal is considered for award. The deadline for submitting questions is March 5, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to the solicitation, specifically addressing FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors for Award. It clarifies the basis for contract award and the evaluation criteria.

• Basis for Contract Award: Clarifies that the award will be a best value source selection, Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, conducted in accordance with FAR 15.3, DFARS, and AFARS. Trade-offs between cost/price and non-cost/price factors are not permitted. Unreasonably priced proposals may be grounds for elimination.
• Award for All of the Work: Confirms the intent to award a single contract for the entire requirement. Offers for less than the stated number of items will be considered ineligible. The government intends to evaluate proposals and award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.
• Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated under three factors:
  1. Factor 1: Technical Capability (consisting of Subfactor 1A: Technical Ability and Subfactor 1B: Staffing, Recruitment, Retention, and Management Approach). Subfactors will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. An Unacceptable rating in either subfactor will result in an overall Unacceptable rating for Technical Capability.
  2. Factor 2: Past Performance. This evaluation assesses the offeror's probability of meeting requirements based on past performance, considering quality of service, schedule, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Recency (within 3 years of solicitation issuance) and Relevancy (similar nature of work, size, and complexity) are key considerations. Ratings will be Acceptable or Unacceptable.
  3. Factor 3: Price. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, and balance using FAR 15.404-1(b) techniques. The Price factor will not be scored or rated. Total compensation plans for professional employees will be evaluated per FAR Clause 52.222-46. Offers may be eliminated for unreasonably high, unbalanced, inaccurate, or incomplete proposals. Options will be evaluated by adding their prices to the total price for the basic requirement. Unbalanced pricing may be evaluated for performance risk.

This addendum directly impacts how bidders should prepare their proposals by detailing the evaluation factors and criteria. Bidders should ensure their proposals clearly address Technical Ability, Staffing/Management Approach, and Past Performance, and that their pricing is complete, accurate, fair, and reasonable.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, which outlines the security requirements for a contract. It specifies the level of facility security clearance and safeguarding required for classified information, as well as details regarding the prime contractor, subcontractor, and performance locations.

• Clearance and Safeguarding: Requires a TOP SECRET facility security clearance and safeguarding of classified information.
• Contract Information: Identifies the contract as a "Follow-on Contract" and an "Original" specification with a date of 20250422. The prime contract number is TBD.
• Prime Contractor: Information is TBD.
• Subcontractor: Information is TBD.
• Actual Performance Location: Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), BLDG 25801, Fort Eisenhower, GA.
• Procurement Description: A non-personnel services contract for technical Joint Targeting Analyst (JTA) Training Solution Developer (TSD) support for the U.S. Army Cyber School, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.
• Access Requirements: Contractor personnel will require access to National Intelligence Information, including Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and non-SCI, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Access to classified information will be at another contractor's facility or a government activity.
• Security Guidance: Details specific security guidance, including requirements for SCI access, handling of CUI, and procedures for SIPRNET/JWICS access. It also outlines public release restrictions and the need for a NATO security awareness briefing for JWICS access.
• SCI Addendum: Specifies that the contract requires access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and outlines the responsibilities of the Cognizant Security Authority (CSA) and other agencies. It lists relevant manuals, regulations, and directives for safeguarding SCI. The period of performance is 1 year after award. Contact information for the Contract Monitor (CM) and Facility Security Officer (FSO) is provided or TBD.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the security clearance and handling requirements for classified information associated with the contract. It details the necessary security measures, access levels (including SCI), and locations where work will be performed, which are essential considerations for determining eligibility and capability to perform the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 5 - Employee Total Compensation Plan.xlsx", is an Excel spreadsheet intended to outline the total compensation structure for employees related to this opportunity. Bidders are expected to use this template to detail labor rates, fringe benefits, and associated costs over a four-year ordering period.

• Labor Categories: Placeholder for defining specific job roles.
• Base Labor Rate: Calculation for annual total base labor based on hourly rate and hours.
• Fringe Benefits: Breakdown of estimated costs for sick leave, health insurance, social security, Medicare, FUTA, SUTA, Workman's Comp, holidays, and vacation.
• Total Employee Compensation: Sum of base labor and fringe benefits on an hourly basis.
• General and Administrative Costs & Profit Rate: Fields for including overhead and profit margins.
• Billable Rate (HOURLY): The final calculated hourly rate for services.
• Time Period: Data is to be provided for a Base Year and three subsequent years (Year 2 of 3, Year 3 of 3, Year 4 of 4).

This attachment is crucial for bidders to structure their pricing proposals. It requires detailed input on labor costs, benefits, and overhead, which will form the basis of the billable rates submitted. Understanding and accurately completing this plan is essential for developing a competitive and compliant bid.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing pricing worksheets for the opportunity. It includes sections for the Base Period and Option Periods 1 through 3, detailing costs associated with different CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and labor categories.

• Summary Sheet: Provides a high-level overview of total costs for the Base Period and Option Periods, broken down by CLIN (Service and SCR - System Change Request). It also includes a Grand Total.
• Pricing - Fully Burdened Sheet: Details the cost breakdown for each period, including labor categories, full-time equivalents, labor hours, base wage rates, fringe benefits, overhead, General & Administrative (G&A) costs, profit/fee, and the total cost paid to the vendor. All fields in this sheet are currently populated with zeros, indicating no specific pricing data has been entered yet.

Bidders are expected to use this worksheet to develop and submit their pricing proposals. The structure outlines the required cost elements and how they should be allocated across the base and option periods. The current zero-filled data suggests that bidders need to input their specific cost information according to the solicitation's requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire sent to a point of contact identified by an offeror. Its purpose is to gather feedback on the offeror's past performance on similar government or commercial contracts, which will be used by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Gordon in their evaluation of proposals for Request for Proposal (RFP) Number W91249-26-RA006. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this opportunity is 611430.

• Part I (Offeror Information): Requires details about the contract being assessed, including contractor name, address, program title, contract number, type, award and completion dates, nature of effort, and total contract value.
• Part II (Evaluation): To be completed by the respondent (the point of contact), this section asks for ratings and rationale on compliance with specifications, project management effectiveness, timeliness of performance, and commitment to customer satisfaction. It also includes space for general comments and information on other relevant past efforts.
• Rating Definitions: Provides clear definitions for "Substantial Confidence," "Satisfactory Confidence," "Limited Confidence," and "No Confidence."

Offerors must ensure that the points of contact they provide for past performance assessments are aware of the requirements and deadlines. The quality and candor of the feedback provided in this questionnaire directly impact the offeror's evaluation. Bidders should also be aware that the government is seeking information related to NAICS 611430.

Completed questionnaires must be submitted via email to Cedric Ellis (Cedric.J.Ellis.civ@army.mil) and Shecoriya Byrd (shecoriya.r.byrd.civ@army.mil) no later than March 13, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Specific Relevant Contracts Sheet," is an attachment for bidders to provide documentation of their past performance on contracts that are similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services being procured under the main solicitation. It serves as a template for detailing relevant past contract experience.

Bidders must provide the following details for each relevant contract:

1. Contract Identification: Contract Number, Award Date, and Contract Type.
2. Financials: Original awarded price/cost and final (or projected final) price/cost.
3. Schedule: Original and final (or projected final) delivery schedule, including any revisions and reasons for changes.
4. Contact Information: Details for the Government procuring and administrative contracting activities, including PCO, ACO, and COR/Technical Representative (name, address, phone, fax, email).
5. Relevancy Rationale: Specific details explaining why the past effort is considered relevant to the current solicitation's work, considering factors like service similarity, size, complexity, contract type, environment, company division, and subcontractor interaction.
6. Narrative Explanation: Description of objectives achieved, cost growth, schedule delays, reasons for shortcomings (if any), and demonstrated corrective actions taken.
7. Negative Performance Documentation: Copies of any cure notices, show cause letters, or contract discrepancy reports, along with descriptions of corrective actions.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their capability and experience. A well-documented and relevant past performance history, as detailed in this sheet, will be a key factor in the government's evaluation of the offeror's ability to successfully perform the work outlined in the solicitation. Failure to provide comprehensive and convincing information may negatively impact the evaluation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124926RA006) is for non-personnel services to provide technical JTA TSD support for the U.S. Army Cyber School, Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The contract will be firm-fixed-price.

• Technical JTA TSD support services as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Submission of SCR (System Contractor Reporting) information for contracts exceeding $3M, including labor hours or rates, and the value of those hours plus compensation. This report is required annually by October 31st for labor executed during the Government Fiscal Year (October 1 - September 30).

• The solicitation issue date is March 2, 2026.

• The offer due date is March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611430, with a size standard of $15,000,000.00.

• The contract includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business set-asides, cybersecurity, and payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Option periods are included, extending performance through March 31, 2030.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Options will be evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement's total price.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation Factors for Award) by reference, with addenda.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Specific clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, and WOSB are included.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other attachments (Pricing Worksheet, Employee Total Compensation Plan, DD254, etc.) are incorporated by reference and provide further detail.

• Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination (W6ZS USA CYBER SCHOOL, Fort Gordon, GA).