Facilitated Analytical Writing Course
ID: 20241218Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4800 633 CONS PKPLANGLEY AFB, VA, 23665, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract to Integrity ISR, LLC for a Facilitated Analytical Writing Course. This procurement involves five training sessions, including four Intermediate (Analytic Writing 200) and one Advanced (Analytic Writing 300), along with a Writing 101 refresher course for students needing additional support. The training is crucial for enhancing the analytical writing skills of personnel within the 363 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW) at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, and will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams from January to August 2025. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Kelly Voigts at kelly.voigts.3@us.af.mil by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on December 26, 2024, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes.

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    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation by the 633d Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, VA, soliciting bids for five training sessions in Analytic Writing (intermediate and advanced) along with a Writing 101 refresher for additional students. The estimated NAICS code is 611430, and participation requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, assessing both technical capability and pricing reasonableness. Vendors must submit detailed capabilities statements and a price breakdown separately. Key evaluation criteria include the technical acceptability of the proposal to meet specifications and the price being fair and reasonable. Provisions and clauses specified, including terms concerning various government compliance and regulations, are to be followed. The submission deadline for quotes is indicated, along with pertinent contact information for queries. The document underscores the importance of adhering to federal regulations while ensuring bids reflect high-quality training resources for government procurement purposes.
    The Air Force has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Integrity ISR, LLC for training services. This procurement falls under FAR 6.302-1, which allows contracting with a single source when no alternatives meet the agency's requirements. The contract encompasses five training sessions: four for Analytic Writing 200 (Intermediate) for 15-20 students and one for Analytic Writing 300 (Advanced). Additionally, a stand-alone CBT - Writing 101 will be provided for students needing a writing refresher before the intermediate course. The applicable NAICS code for this service is 611430, with a small business size limit of $15 million. The 633rd Contracting Squadron at Langley AFB will manage this acquisition and has issued this synopsis to comply with FAR Part 5.203, allowing a 15-day notification period. While this notice is not a call for competitive bids, interested parties can submit capability statements by December 26, 2024. Submissions should demonstrate why competitive procurement would serve the Air Force's interests. The decision to pursue or forego competitive contracting rests solely with the government, and clear communication with the designated point of contact is encouraged for any inquiries.
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the provision of professional training in Analytical Writing for the 363 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW) at Langley AFB, VA. The SOW details five training sessions, including four Intermediate (AW200) and one Advanced (AW300) writing course, with an additional Writing 101 course for refresher purposes. Designed to address a recognized deficiency in intelligence writing skills among USAF members, this training aims to expedite skill enhancement beyond basic on-the-job training through professional facilitation. The training topics will include the characteristics and purposes of analytical writing, emphasizing critical evaluation and synthesis of information. Each training session will accommodate 15-20 personnel and will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. The proposed schedule signifies the ongoing commitment to develop airmen’s writing capabilities, with sessions planned from January to August 2025. Overall, the SOW emphasizes the vital need for advanced writing instruction to improve intelligence output within the Air Force, ensuring participants are adequately prepared for their roles.
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