TWO-DAY BRIEF COMMUNICATION 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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Sheffield Company, LLC for Two-Day Brief Communication Training. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a Request for Quote (RFQ). Interested parties may identify their capabilities to respond by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The training is specifically for the NSWC IH Expeditionary Exploitation Unit (EXU) Division. Sheffield Company, LLC possesses proprietary material and training methods tailored to EXU's unique needs and principles. The sole source justification is based on the need for continuity in training and to maximize the effectiveness of training already received by the workforce.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- NAICS: 611430 (Other Education And Training Services)
- FSC: U099
- Authority: FAR 13.106(b) (Soliciting from a single source) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) (Other than full and open competition)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: March 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Indian Head, MD
Evaluation
This is a noncompetitive action. Responses to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
This notice is NOT a request for quotes, and an RFQ will not be issued. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and email statements of capabilities to Nicole Coleman (nicole.coleman@navy.mil).