TRAINING COURSE MAINTENANCE AND PRESENTATION FOR THE ARMY SECURITY ASSISTANCE ENTERPRISE

SOL #: PANAPG26P0000041598Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-APG
ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 2, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Apr 10, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 Army is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for Training Course Maintenance and Presentation for the Army Security Assistance Enterprise (ASAE). This effort involves developing new training requirements, maintaining and updating current course curricula, and presenting courses in classroom or online environments. The training must complement the existing War Security Cooperation University (WSCU) curriculum without duplication. This is an 8(a) Set-Aside. Responses are due April 10, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for:

  • Developing all new training requirements for the Army Security Assistance program.
  • Maintaining and updating the current course curriculum.
  • Conducting courses in classroom or online formats.
  • Ensuring all training complements and augments the existing DoW War Security Cooperation University (WSCU) curriculum, avoiding duplication.
  • Developing and maintaining a Quality Control (QC) program.
  • Providing technical support for training courses, including maintaining a secure GovCloud-capable Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) online Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Developing and advertising a yearly training schedule in conjunction with the DASA DE&C office.

Performance Standards

Key performance indicators include:

  • Maintaining key personnel with timely replacements.
  • Incorporating 95% of curriculum updates within 30 business days.
  • Finalizing and approving 100% of new courses by the required deadline.
  • Delivering 100% of scheduled and funded training classes.
  • Achieving an average student satisfaction score of 3.8 out of 5.0 for instructor performance.
  • Maintaining 99% LMS operational uptime during normal duty hours.
  • Responding to 95% of support requests within 24 hours.
  • Submitting End of Course summary reports within 5 business days.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
  • Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
  • Product Service Code: R499 - Other Professional Services
  • Response Due: April 10, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
  • Published: April 2, 2026
  • Department/Agency: Department of Defense / Department of the Army
  • Office: W6QK ACC-APG

Place of Performance

Training may be delivered at various CONUS and OCONUS locations, including Red Stone Arsenal, AL; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD; Orlando, FL; New Cumberland, PA; and Detroit, MI.

Special Requirements

  • The contractor must possess a SECRET Facility Security Clearance (FSC) at the time of proposal submission.
  • Specific personnel (e.g., Program Manager, Course Developers, Senior Instructors) require SECRET clearances.
  • All personnel must undergo background checks and comply with installation access requirements.
  • Compliance with various security directives (AT Level I, iWATCH, IA/IT training) is mandatory.
  • The Government will receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license for pre-existing materials and Unlimited Rights for new deliverables.
  • Participation in a Post-Award Kick-Off Meeting and submission of a Phase-Out Plan 60 days prior to contract end are required.

People

Points of Contact

Ryan T. BakerPRIMARY
Kelsey ThomasSECONDARY

Files

Files

No files attached to this opportunity

Versions

Version 2
Sources Sought
Posted: Apr 2, 2026
View
Version 1Viewing
Sources Sought
Posted: Apr 2, 2026