Professional Development Content - Multi Modal Delivery
ID: JB121120241403Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is seeking vendors capable of delivering professional development content via a multi-modal delivery system integrated with the Cornerstone commercial application. The primary objective is to establish a blanket purchase agreement for educational materials that support the professional growth of civilian and military personnel in key areas such as acquisition, logistics, program management, project management, and cybersecurity. The required services include seamless integration with Cornerstone, automated content management, tracking of user-reported issues, and a variety of learning formats, including online courses and hands-on lab training. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 31, 2025, with questions due by January 24, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Joshua J. Murray at joshua.j.murray17.civ@mail.mil or 571-309-8489.

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    The Department of Defense (DoD) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify firms capable of delivering learning content integrated with their Cornerstone commercial application. The goal is to establish a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for educational materials that support professional development for civilian and military personnel in areas such as acquisition, logistics, program management, project management, and cybersecurity. Required features include seamless integration with Cornerstone, an automated content management process, tracking of user-reported issues, and the provision of diverse learning formats, including online courses and hands-on lab training. Respondents must provide company details and demonstrate their capability to meet specified objectives. This notice is for market research only and does not represent a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 31, 2025, with questions due by January 24, 2025. The point of contact for this notice is Contract Specialist Joshua J. Murray.
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