Reading Efficiency and Comprehension Improvement Course (REACIC)
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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 Army is conducting a Sources Sought for a Reading Efficiency and Comprehension Improvement Course (REACIC). This non-personal services contract aims to provide an 8-hour speed reading class to US Army Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) students at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The goal is to increase students' reading speed and comprehension by at least 50%. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 611430. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for developing and executing an 8-hour reading program, delivered over two days (four hours per day). This includes conducting up to sixteen (16) such classes annually at Fort Leavenworth, covering both resident and Tailored, Talent Based Military Educational Level-4 (TTBM) courses. Key tasks involve:
- Administering pre- and post-instruction assessments to measure reading comprehension and speed.
- Reporting on students who do not meet minimum academic or behavioral standards.
- Developing and conducting end-of-class surveys to evaluate instructor performance, content, and student perception.
- Providing students with resources for ongoing improvement in reading speed and comprehension.
Performance Standards
The primary performance metric is a 50% increase in reading rate/comprehension for participating students. All classes must maintain 100% compliance with established standards. Deliverables, such as assessments, reports, and surveys, must be submitted within specified timeframes (e.g., 24 hours for assessments, 3 business days for government review).
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Educational Support Services)
- Product Service Code: U008 (Training/Curriculum Development)
- Place of Performance: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
Special Requirements
Contractor personnel are not required to hold a security clearance but must comply with installation access control procedures and identity verification. Required training includes Anti-Terrorism Level I, OPSEC Level I, iWATCH, and applicable IA/IT training. The contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and adhere to the Government's Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Specific experience is required for Course Instructors.