30 SCS TE350 Inside Plant Technician Training
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6da93f8085924f639ba90f4622fef7dd/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, intends to award a sole source contract for the BICSI TE350 Inside Plant Technician Training program. This training is designed to enhance the skills of eight Inside Plant technicians in the installation, testing, and maintenance of structured cabling systems, including both optical fiber and copper cables, and will include all necessary manuals and materials. BICSI is recognized as a leading authority in Information Technology Systems training, and the justification for this sole source procurement indicates that no other vendors can provide comparable training in a single course format. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications via email to the primary and secondary contacts, Aaron Morse and TSgt Mitchel Rinehart, by September 17, 2024, at 11:30 AM Pacific Time.

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    Aaron Morse
    aaron.morse@spaceforce.mil
    TSgt Mitchel Rinehart
    mitchel.rinehart@spaceforce.mil
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    SSJ_Inside_Plant_training_CO_S_20240912_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Single Source Justification for the procurement of the BICSI TE350 Technician Training program by the 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS). The training aims to enhance the skills of eight Inside Plant technicians in the installation, testing, and maintenance of structured cabling systems, including both optical fiber and copper cables. This week-long on-site course emphasizes advanced practical training, project management, and leadership capabilities, all critical for keeping pace with technological advancements. BICSI is recognized as a leading authority for Information Technology Systems training; thus, the justification indicates that other vendors do not offer comparable training in a single course format. Previous solicitations confirmed no suitable alternatives that meet the comprehensive training needs at a reasonable cost. Given the niche requirements, the contracting officer concluded that only BICSI can fulfill this contract action. The document also notes challenges in preventing future non-competitive awards due to the specificity and advanced nature of the training required.
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