Smart Training Solutions Subscription
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to National Institute for Metalworking Skills INC (NIMS) for a "Smart Training Solutions Subscription." This is a Notice of Intent, not a Request for Quote (RFQ). Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide competitive solutions by February 13, 2026, at 10 AM EST, to challenge the sole-source determination.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a Smart Training Solutions Subscription.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Noncompetitive (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: National Institute for Metalworking Skills INC (NIMS)
- Justification: Award is based on FAR 13.106(b) and 110 U.S.C. 3204(C)(1), citing NIMS as the only known source capable of meeting government requirements.
- FSC: R708 (Public Relations Services)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 10 AM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government retains discretion in its determination not to compete this proposed contract action.
Additional Notes
This notice is NOT a request for quotes, and no RFQ will be issued. Interested parties must email statements of interest and capabilities, providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, to Erica Sites (erica.l.sites.civ@us.navy.mil). Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.