Keynote Speaker for Total Sailor Fit to Fight (TSFTF) workshop and Fleet Resilience Training (FRT) events

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to provide Keynote Speakers for Total Sailor Fit to Fight (TSFTF) workshops and Fleet Resilience Training (FRT) events. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside action.

• Provide Keynote Speakers for TSFTF Workshops and FRT events at various locations including JBPΗΗ, HI; SAC Singapore; NSF Diego Garcia; NAS Whidbey Island, WA; NS Everett, WA; NB Kitsap - Bangor, WA; NB Kitsap - Bremerton, WA; NB Guam; CFA Sasebo; CFA Okinawa; NAF El Centro; NAWS China Lake; and NAS Fallon.

• Specific quantities and estimated hours per event are detailed in the CLIN structure.

• Period of Performance: 16 February 2026 to 31 December 2026.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is for commercial services.

• Quotes are due by 0400PM Hawaiian Standard Time on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

• Quotes must include price(s), point of contact, business size, and payment terms.

• A 3-5 minute video is required as part of the quote submission criteria (Attachment #3).

• Cost breakdown is required for price fair and reasonableness determination.

• Evaluation will be based on a combination of factors listed in "Attachment #4 - Evaluation Criteria," with price being a significant factor.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside action.

• Applicable FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference. Full text can be accessed via provided URLs.

• Offerors must complete Representation and Certification on SAM.GOV or provide updated information in Attachment #7.

• Additional documents such as a cover letter and speaker's resume/references are encouraged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. It requires offerors to provide specific representations and certifications regarding their business status, compliance with various regulations, and other relevant information. This is a standard form used in solicitations for commercial items.

• Definitions: Provides definitions for terms such as "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern," "Forced or indentured child labor," "Inverted domestic corporation," "Restricted business operations," "Sensitive technology," "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern," "Small business concern," and others.
• Representations and Certifications: Requires offerors to certify their status regarding:
  • Small business, veteran-owned small business, SDVOSB, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, WOSB joint venture, EDWOSB joint venture, HUBZone small business, and other categories.
  • Compliance with Executive Order 11246 regarding previous contracts and affirmative action.
  • Certification regarding payments to influence Federal transactions.
  • Buy American Certificate and Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate.
  • Trade Agreements Certificate.
  • Responsibility Matters (debarment, suspension, convictions, delinquent taxes).
  • Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.
  • Place of manufacture.
  • Exemptions from Service Contract Labor Standards.
  • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
  • Restricted business operations in Sudan.
  • Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.
  • Prohibition on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities or transactions relating to Iran.
  • Ownership or Control of Offeror.
  • Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction.
  • Predecessor of Offeror.
  • Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals.
  • Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Offerors must carefully review and complete this form accurately. Failure to provide correct representations and certifications can impact eligibility for award or lead to contract non-compliance. The specific representations required will depend on the nature of the solicitation and the offeror's business status. Bidders should pay close attention to the definitions and specific requirements for each section to ensure compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a representation clause (FAR 52.204-24) that requires offerors to represent whether they provide or use certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services that are prohibited under Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. It outlines the definitions, prohibitions, and procedures for making these representations.

• Prohibitions: Details the restrictions on procuring or obtaining equipment/services that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component or as critical technology.
• Definitions: Provides meanings for terms such as 'backhaul,' 'covered telecommunications equipment or services,' and 'critical technology.'
• Representations: Requires offerors to state whether they "will" or "will not" provide covered telecommunications equipment or services, and whether they "do" or "do not" use such equipment or services.
• Disclosures: Specifies the detailed information offerors must provide if they represent that they "will" provide or "do" use covered telecommunications equipment or services. This includes entity details, equipment/service descriptions, and explanations of proposed use.

Bidders must carefully review this clause and accurately complete the required representations and disclosures. Failure to comply may impact their ability to be considered for the award. The information provided in response to this clause will be used to determine compliance with federal regulations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services.

Amendment / Modification

This document is a Class Deviation implementing Executive Orders (E.O.) 14173 and 14168, titled "Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts." It directs contracting officers to immediately cease implementing or enforcing E.O. 11246 (Equal Employment Opportunity) as implemented in FAR subpart 22.8. It also instructs them not to use specific solicitation provisions and contract clauses related to equal opportunity and affirmative action, nor to review related representations in the System for Award Management. Instead, contracting officers are to use attached solicitation provisions and contract clauses in lieu of those specified in FAR part 52.

• FAR subpart 22.8
• FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
• FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports
• FAR 52.222-23, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction
• FAR 52.222-24, Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation
• FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance
• FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
• FAR 52.222-27, Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction
• FAR 52.222-29, Notification of Visa Denial
• DFARS subpart 222.8
• DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information subpart 222.8
• Specific paragraphs within FAR 52.204-8, 52.212-3, 52.212-5, 52.213-4, 52.222-9, and 52.244-6 are to be substituted or reserved.

Contracting officers are directed to amend open solicitations and modify existing contracts to reflect these changes. However, modifications to contract actions nearing the end of their performance period (less than 6 months remaining and without options to extend) are not required. This deviation remains in effect until implemented in the FAR and DFARS.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a competitive solicitation from NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) for a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) purchase order. The contract will be for Air Operations Trainer and Examiner Support Services. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.

• The core requirement is for Air Operations Trainer and Examiner Support Services.

• Vendors must submit a quote acknowledging understanding of the solicitation, possessing necessary technical and management capabilities, and taking no exceptions.

• A 3-5 minute video illustration will be submitted to evaluate the keynote speaker's ability to communicate and engage an audience.

• The contract will be Firm Fixed Priced (FFP).

• The Government will award to the responsible Quoter whose quote is technically acceptable and most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• The lowest priced quote may not be selected if a higher-priced quote is deemed more advantageous, provided the benefits merit the additional price.

• Technical Evaluation:

  • Subfactor 1: Technical Capabilities will be evaluated based on:
    • Vendor's acknowledgement of understanding and capability.
    • Evaluation of a 3-5 minute video illustration assessing the keynote speaker's communication and engagement skills.
    • Qualifying Factors for the speaker include professional communication, storytelling, audience engagement, rapport building, alignment with policy, strong stage presence, knowledge sharing, enthusiasm, and apolitical messaging.
    • Disqualifying Factors include inability to demonstrate qualifying factors, unprofessional communication, lack of storytelling, lack of audience engagement, inability to build rapport, disorganized presentation, and poor communication skills.
  • Factor 2: Price will be evaluated by:
    • Checking mathematical correctness of computations and accuracy of summarized prices.
    • Comparing the total price for all events.

• Rating Method: Technical aspects will be rated as Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, or Unacceptable. Any quote rated below "Acceptable" will not be considered.

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but the solicitation is competitive.

• Interested parties shall submit their quote in accordance with the instructions provided in the full solicitation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) is issuing a competitive solicitation for a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) purchase order for Air Operations Trainer and Examiner Support Services. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.

Factor 1: Technical

• Subfactor 1: Technical Capabilities
  • Acknowledgement of understanding solicitation requirements, possessing necessary management capabilities and experience, and taking no exceptions.
  • A 3-5 minute video demonstrating the keynote speaker's presentation and communication skills.
  • A completed and signed FAR 52.204-24 form (Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment - Attachment #5).
  • A completed and signed FAR 52.212-3 form (Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services - Attachment #7).

Factor 2: Price

• Complete GSA Schedule quote on the GSA website or complete Attachment #2 (Detailed Quote).
• Quote must include "Price per Session" and "Total Price".
• The "Total Price" must encompass all associated costs, including travel and transportation expenses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet intended for bidders to provide detailed quotes for keynote speaker services at various military installations. It serves as a template for pricing the required services.

• Service Description: Keynote Speaker for TSFTF Workshops and FRT events.
• Locations: Includes specific locations such as JBPHH, HI; Singapore; NSF Diego Garcia; NAS Whidbey Island, WA; NS Everett, WA; NB Kitsap-Bangor, WA; NB Kitsap-Bremerton, WA; NB Guam; CFA Sasebo; CFA Okinawa; NAF El Centro; NAWS China Lake; and NAS Fallon.
• Time Requirements: Columns for 'Sessions Max. Hours' and 'Quoted Hours' are provided for each location.
• Pricing: Columns for 'Price per In-person Session' and 'Total Amount' are included for detailed cost breakdown.
• Bidder Information: Fields for 'Company Name', 'CAGE', 'UIE', 'Address', and 'Phone No.' are present at the top.

Bidders must use this template to input their quoted hours and pricing for providing keynote speaker services at the specified locations. This detailed quote is essential for the government's evaluation of proposals and will form the basis of the pricing structure for the awarded contract.

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

To provide comprehensive training and education on Resilience at U.S. Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT) Total Sailor: Fit to Fight (TSFTF) Workshops. The training aims to increase awareness and understanding of resilience, improve resiliency, enhance quality of life, and decrease stress and anxiety.

• Provide in-person, 1-hour keynote addresses on resilience, stress management, and suicide prevention.

• Training tailored for four distinct groups: E6 and below Sailors, Officers and Chief Petty Officers, Command Leadership (TRIAD), and Command Judge Advocates Generals/Chaplains.

• The training will cover six competencies of resilience: Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Optimism, Mental Agility, Strengths of Character, and Connection.

• The keynote speaker must have personal experience related to resilience, mental health, and suicide.

• Contract performance period: Date of award through December 31, 2026.

• Training will be conducted at various geographic locations, including JBPHH (Pearl Harbor), HI; SAC Singapore; NSF Diego Garcia; NAS Whidbey Island, WA; NS Everett, WA; NB Kitsap (Bangor), WA; NB Kitsap (Bremerton), WA; NB Guam; CFA Sasebo; CFA Okinawa; NAF El Centro; NAWS China Lake; and NAS Fallon.

• Specific training dates are listed for each location between February 2026 and October 2026.

• Keynote speaker must have a minimum of five years of experience in resilience training, providing presentations for the Department of Defense, and addressing stigmas related to mental health.

• Must possess knowledge of DoD and Navy resilience programs and demonstrate strong communication skills.

• Contractor must provide slides/videos at least 2 weeks prior to training and handouts/read-aheads at least 3 weeks prior.

• A post-training report/after-action report is required within 5 business days of event completion.

• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations is required, with the contractor responsible for all travel expenses.

• Contractor must adhere to OPSEC policies and procedures and complete USPACFLT initial and refresher OPSEC training.