Professional Development Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Air Force, specifically FA4417 1 SOCONS, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Professional Development Training focused on improving communication skills. This market research aims to identify potential sources capable of providing training in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses are due by April 27, 2026.
Purpose & Objective
The primary objective is to establish a shared communication framework for staff and support personnel. This training will enable participants to brief clearly and confidently, write concise and audience-focused products, and facilitate meetings that efficiently drive decisions and produce operational reports and SITREPs. The goal is to elevate the quality of written products and reduce time wasted due to unclear communication and ineffective meetings.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide professional communication training to assigned personnel, emphasizing clarity, concision, and effectiveness in verbal communication, written products, and meeting facilitation. The training includes four integrated courses:
- Intro to Briefing Communication
- Brief Meeting Facilitation
- Intermediate Writing
- Advanced Writing – SITREP Storytelling
Key Requirements
- Class Size: Up to 30 participants per session.
- Delivery: Training can be delivered in-person (at a Government-provided facility) or via an approved virtual platform.
- Instructor Qualifications: Certified in Brief Experiential Learning Technique (BELT), proficient in specific communication techniques (e.g., Brief Mapping, Trimming, Headlining, MDOS), and possess at least 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Government or Special Operations organizations.
- Security: No access to classified information is required. Base access sponsorship may be necessary for contractor personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 24, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties should review the PWS for full details. Primary contact is Matthew Mccabe at matthew.mccabe.5@us.af.mil.