T&E Professional Body of Knowledge Course

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This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for the Service Contract Act (SCA) applicable to the State of California, specifically for the counties of Ventura. It lists various occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and outlines required fringe benefits.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that falls under the Service Contract Act in Ventura County, California. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work on such a contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these requirements to remain compliant and competitive. The document also details:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles and their minimum hourly pay.
• Fringe Benefits: Standard health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and specific provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 ($5.09/hour).
• Vacation and Holidays: Specifies paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) with specific rates and conditions.
• Hazardous Pay: Details differentials for working with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure (using Standard Form 1444) for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is a market survey conducted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division to identify interested parties and assess market capabilities for a requirement related to Certified Test & Evaluation Professional (CTEP) training courses and certification exams. The information gathered will help determine the procurement method for a potential future solicitation.

The requirement includes the following CLINs:

• CLIN 0001: 3-Day, 24-Hour, Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge Course for 15 students, with CTEP certification exams offered for up to 10 students. Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 - 9/30/2027.
• CLIN 0002: 3-Day, 24-Hour, 24-HNME-Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge Course for 15 students, with CTEP certification exams offered for up to 10 students. Period of Performance: 10/1/2027 - 09/30/2028.
• CLIN 0003: 3-Day, 24-Hour, Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge Course for 15 students, with CTEP certification exams offered for up to 10 students. Period of Performance: 10/1/2028 - 09/30/2029.
• CLIN 0004: 3-Day, 24-Hour, Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge Course for 15 students, with CTEP certification exams offered for up to 10 students. Period of Performance: 10/1/2029 - 09/30/2030.
• CLIN 0005: 3-Day, 24-Hour, Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge Course for 15 students, with CTEP certification exams offered for up to 10 students. Period of Performance: 10/1/2030 - 09/30/2031.

Interested parties should provide the following:

• Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS.
• Point of Contact details (name, phone, email, website).
• Company capabilities, resources, and experience related to the described items.
• Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category, and Type of Ownership.
• Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate.
• Feedback on feasibility or challenges, and information on commerciality.

Responses are due by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on 06/12/2026 and should be submitted in Microsoft Office 365 or PDF format to Dawnita.g.fendley.civ@us.navy.mil.

The applicable NAICS Code is 611430 with a small business size standard of $15 million. The method of issue is indicated as 100% Small Business. However, based on responses, the requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.

• This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.
• No funding is available for contractual efforts at this time.
• The Government will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing responses.
• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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

To provide Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge (BoK) Course training to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) Test & Evaluation workforce, aiming to increase efficiency in mission tasking.

• Provide comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) training facilitated by subject matter expert (SME) instructors.

• Cover the complete Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Body of Knowledge (BoK).

• Tailor instruction to support NSWC PHD mission requirements, potentially incorporating command-specific work samples and scenarios.

• Training topics include:

  • Foundational Overview (History of T&E in Federal Government)
  • Acquisition Integration (DoW Acquisition Process)
  • T&E Planning (Requirements Analysis, Strategy, Evaluation Approach, Cost, Management, Contracting, Risk Management, Specialized Testing)
  • T&E Design (Test Adequacy, Scientific Test & Analysis Techniques)
  • T&E Execution (Test Control Management, Data Management, Test Safety & Certification)
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (V&V, Validation of Test Results, Evaluation, Reporting, Cyber Resilience/Cybersecurity Analysis, Model Validation, Data Analytics)

• Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the CTEP BoK and foundational T&E principles.

• Students will be prepared to take and pass the CTEP Foundational examination.

• NSWC PHD T&E workforce will gain skills to increase operational efficiency.

• Location: On-site at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD 4363 Missile Way Port Hueneme, CA 93043).

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: 10/01/2026 - 9/30/2027
  • Option Year 1: 10/1/2027 - 09/30/2028
  • Option Year 2: 10/1/2028 - 09/30/2029
  • Option Year 3: 10/1/2029 - 09/30/2030
  • Option Year 4: 10/1/2030 - 09/30/2031

• Training Session Length: 3 days, 8 hours per day, plus a 4-hour exam on the last day (totaling 28 hours).

• Number of Students: Up to 15 per training session.

• Personnel: Test & Evaluation Professionals.

• Deliverables: Record of Daily Attendance and Completion Certificates.

• Language: English.

• Base Access: Required for instructors (DoW Common Access Card or SECNAV 5512 form).

• Proctoring: Contractor is responsible for proctoring the CTEP certification exam for up to 10 students. The CTEP credential is valid for 3 years.