Public Affairs Communication and Professional Development
ID: N6426726Q5051Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERNORCO, CA, 92860, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, is seeking proposals for a web-based subscription service focused on public affairs and communications education and professional development. The procurement aims to provide up-to-date industry best practices through various educational formats, including sessions, case studies, and learning modules, with a total of 80 subscriptions available for a base year and three option years under a Firm Fixed Price contract. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the skills and knowledge of personnel involved in communications within the Navy, ensuring they are equipped with the latest tools and methodologies. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically by the specified deadline and are encouraged to contact Remy Oshiro at remy.s.oshiro.civ@us.navy.mil or 951-393-5689 for further information.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division (NAVSEA) is seeking an online web-based subscription for public affairs and communications education and professional development. The subscription must offer up-to-date industry best practices in various communication fields, including sessions, case studies, panel discussions, learning modules with knowledge checks, accelerated learning mechanisms, and unlimited online access to content. The contract includes a base year and three option years for 80 subscriptions each, structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. Key clauses address the use of Navy support contractors for official files (ensuring non-disclosure of protected information), contractor responsibilities for permits and compliance, and specific terms for commercial supplier agreements (prioritizing federal law and FAR over conflicting provisions, prohibiting automatic renewals and unilateral changes, and outlining audit and assignment rights). Delivery and inspection will occur at NAVSEA HQ in Washington Navy Yard, DC, with specific points of contact for contract administration. The contractor must use the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic payment requests and receiving reports. The document also incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, covering areas like safeguarding information, supply chain risk, and various socioeconomic programs.
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