U099 - U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC)Consortium for Integrated Academic Solutions (CIAS)
Overview
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PSC
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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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office has issued a Presolicitation for educational support services to establish and expand the U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC) Consortium for Integrated Academic Solutions (CIAS). This effort seeks to develop partnerships with regionally accredited institutions to provide associate-level academic degrees and certifications to the enlisted workforce. The resulting contracts will be Multiple Award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Interested sources should monitor the NECO website for the Request for Proposals (RFP) release. Responses to this presolicitation are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary purpose is to establish the USNCC as the main educational pathway for Naval Services personnel. Awarded institutions will work with USNCC staff to administer programs, offering associate degrees or undergraduate education in fields such as:
- Military Studies
- Organizational Leadership
- Maritime Logistics
- Emergency Management
- Nuclear Technology
- Engineering Fundamentals
- Cyber Security
- Electronics/Electronics Technology
- Aviation Maintenance and Uncrewed Systems
- Competency Based Education
Programs must feature transferable and recognized degrees, flexible delivery methods, alignment with Navy/Marine Corps needs, and recognition of military training.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Multiple Award, FFP, IDIQ (non-personal services)
- Anticipated Ordering Period: Five years, August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2031
- Period of Performance: Extends until July 31, 2032
- Option: Includes FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, for an additional six months.
- NAICS Code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) with a $30M size standard.
- Product Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Presolicitation Published: January 22, 2026
- Response Due: February 6, 2026
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov to be considered for award. The Government reserves the right to issue on-ramp solicitations for additional contract holders as new academic programs are needed. Interested parties should direct all questions to John D. Favata at john.d.favata.civ@us.navy.mil.