Virtual Machine (VM) Environment Development
ID: N0024426QS006Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

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Educational Support Services (611710)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/100188b39e1f47188dd3471f1fd753bf/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, is seeking information from potential contractors to develop a Virtual Machine (VM) environment for advanced cybersecurity education at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and NATO School Oberammergau (NSO). The contractor will be responsible for creating a hands-on training platform that includes customized course content, browser-based VMs, and instructional guides for various cybersecurity courses, with a focus on Network Traffic Analysis, Software Reverse Engineering, and Mobile Applications. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the training capabilities of NATO personnel and ensuring effective cybersecurity education. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire to Noni Arcilla at noni.p.arcilla.civ@us.navy.mil by January 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST, as this is not a formal solicitation but a request for information to aid in technical and acquisition planning.

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    Noni Arcilla
    noni.p.arcilla.civ@us.navy.mil
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    DRAFT PWS.docx
    The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) seeks a contractor to develop and deploy a virtual machine (VM) environment for advanced Cyber Security education for NATO personnel. This Performance Based Statement of Work outlines the need for a hands-on training platform to replace inefficient existing laboratory exercises. The contractor will customize course content, build browser-based VMs for students and faculty, and provide instructional guides for various cyber security courses. Key tasks include developing VMs with specific software for Network Traffic Analysis, Software Reverse Engineering, and Mobile Applications, exporting VMs in OVA format, and providing subject matter expert (SME) support both live during in-class resident weeks and via email during non-class weeks. The contractor must also maintain and update all laboratory environments and instructional materials. Deliverables include tailored exercise environments, guides, web-based user interfaces for student and instructor access, updated VMs, and SME services. The project emphasizes low latency access for global participants, instructor-student interaction features, and performance metric collection. The contractor must have extensive experience in VM development within the DoD, be SMEs in specified software tools, and possess experience deploying large numbers of VMs in international data centers. All personnel must be US citizens. The period of performance includes a base year and four option years, with potential travel to the NATO School in Oberammergau, Germany.
    Market Research Questionnaire.docx
    This Market Research Questionnaire seeks information from businesses capable of providing a Virtual Machine Environment for Teaching Cybersecurity Classes to the Naval Postgraduate School and NATO School Oberammergau (NSO). The questionnaire aims to identify potential contractors under NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services) and determine their business size (large or small). It also inquires about GSA Schedule Contracts with relevant Special Item Numbers (SINs) and certifications under socioeconomic programs like 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB. Businesses are asked to confirm their capability to meet the technical requirements outlined in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide supporting material (not exceeding ten pages) that specifically addresses Section 6.0: “Minimum Technical Requirements.” The document also allows for questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the requirement. Noni Arcilla, Contract Specialist, is the point of contact.
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