Naval Education Training Command (NETC) Accreditation Services

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

This document outlines contractor tasks for maintaining the accreditation status of Navy Learning Centers (LCs) under the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC).

• Conduct on-site evaluations of NETC Learning Centers and Learning Sites.

• Validate Learning Centers' Self-Study Reports, reviewing mission, operations, educational programs, and documentation.

• Evaluate educational programs for compliance with established standards, criteria, and policies.

• Recommend Learning Centers for accredited status.

• Provide on-site evaluations for required cyclical reaffirmation of accreditation.

• Deliver accreditation certificates electronically and via hard copy.

• The contractor will provide comprehensive on-site evaluations.

• Accreditation certificates will be issued upon meeting accrediting agency criteria.

• Specific reporting requirements include annual dues, fees, travel expenses, quarterly in-progress reviews, meeting minutes, burn rate calculations, schedule projections, and "EDVera" access.

• The anticipated period of performance includes a Base period from 30 September 2026 to 29 September 2027, with five Option periods extending through 29 March 2032.

• Performance will cover all Learning Sites under each Learning Center's domain.

• Site visits require approval from the NETC COR or Technical POC.

• Contractor must provide NETC with a travel report detailing incurred expenses and notify the Government POC when 85% of the Not-To-Exceed Travel funding limit is reached.

• Government Furnished Information (unclassified accreditation information and materials) will be provided during site visits.

• Applicable document: NETCINST 1500.3G of October 30, 2024 – INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION.

• Contractor must provide Learning Centers with accreditation policies, rules, standards, conference dates, schedules, and reaffirmation documentation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for COE Accreditation Services for the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Institutional Accreditation Program. The services are required to maintain the nationally recognized institutional accreditation status of U.S. Navy technical training and education programs through the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

• Conduct "visiting team" evaluations of NETC Learning Centers and their Learning Sites.

• Review and validate Learning Centers' Self-Study Reports.

• Recommend Learning Centers for accredited status.

• Provide on-site evaluations for cyclical reaffirmation of accreditation.

• Provide specific reports and data to the NETC COR and Technical POC, including annual dues, fees, travel expenses, quarterly meeting minutes, burn rate calculations, and schedule projections.

• Provide guidance on accreditation policies, rules, standards, and conference information to Learning Centers.

• Manage travel expenses in accordance with FAR part 31.205-46(a)(2).

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Period: September 30, 2026 - September 29, 2027
  • Option I: September 30, 2027 - September 29, 2028
  • Option II: September 30, 2028 - September 29, 2029
  • Option III: September 30, 2029 - September 29, 2030
  • Option IV: September 30, 2030 - September 29, 2031
  • Option V: September 30, 2031 - March 29, 2032

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for COE Accreditation Services; Cost No Fee for Travel and ODCs.

• RFQ Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026

• Delivery Date: October 01, 2026

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but will likely include factors related to technical approach, past performance, and price.

• This RFQ is marked as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• The government will furnish all relevant (unclassified) accreditation information and materials during site visits.

• Applicable Document: NETCINST 1500.3G of October 30, 2024 - INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations are detailed for various CLINs, primarily in Pensacola, FL.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to procure accreditation services for the Naval Education Training Command's (NETC) Learning Centers. The government intends to negotiate with only one source, the Council on Occupational Education (COE), due to its designation as the only nationally recognized accrediting firm capable of supporting federal government training activities and providing the complete range of necessary accreditation services.

• COE Accreditation Services (Firm Fixed Price)

• Travel in support of accreditation services (Cost No Fee)

• Other Direct Costs (ODCs) in support of accreditation services (Cost No Fee)

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price with Cost type CLINs for Travel and ODCs.

• Period of Performance: Base period is September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027, with five additional option periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but includes multiple line items for base and option periods.

• Proposal or quote submission instructions: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Point of Contact listed.

• Key deadlines or milestones: Closing Response Date is June 19, 2026, at 5:00pm EDT. Late submissions may not be considered.

• Evaluation criteria: Not detailed in this document, but standard FAR provisions and clauses apply.

• This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns.

• Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.

• Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

• Interested parties may submit a capability statement by the specified response date. Information received will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, but a determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.

• The government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice.