Professional Development Content - University Mastery
ID: JB121120241407Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3dd2d0759ba64724aa96342bd5531de7/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is seeking vendors capable of delivering professional development content integrated with the Cornerstone application for training its civilian and military professionals. The objective is to procure subscription-based learning materials that focus on key skill areas such as acquisition, logistics, program management, project management, and cyber security, with specific courses including Model-Based Systems Engineering and Data Science methodologies. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the expertise of DoD personnel and ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills for their roles. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their qualifications and expressions of interest to Joshua J. Murray at joshua.j.murray17.civ@mail.mil by January 31, 2025, as this notice serves as market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

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    Joshua J. Murray
    (571) 309-8489
    joshua.j.murray17.civ@mail.mil
    Meredith Monroe
    meredith.l.monroe.civ@mail.mil
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    The Department of Defense (DoD) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of delivering learning content integrated with the Cornerstone (CSOD) application used for training DoD professionals. The anticipated Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) aims to procure subscription-based training materials focused on developing expertise in areas such as acquisition, project management, logistics, and cyber security. Key requirements include operational integration with Cornerstone for user access and tracking, a content management system for catalog updates, and a process for addressing user-reported content issues. Specific courses sought include Model-Based Systems Engineering, Advanced Prompt Engineering, Data Science methodologies, and Continuous Delivery & DevOps. Vendors must submit responses detailing their qualifications, business size, and potential interest in contracting. This notice serves as market research and does not constitute a formal solicitation, emphasizing that submission of information is voluntary and should not include proprietary data. Interested parties are instructed to send their expressions of interest to the designated contact by January 31, 2025.
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