This requirement is to provide the JS, J7 Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD) with planning and operations support to execute up to four (4) Disruptive Technical Courses (DTCs) per Fiscal Year.
ID: H91269Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9fe1990915794b4086fe9267fdc930df/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking sources to provide planning and operations support for the Joint Staff (JS), J7 Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD) to execute up to four Disruptive Technical Courses (DTCs) annually. The contractor will be responsible for program management, curriculum development, and coordination of speakers, including six Senior Fellows and up to twenty-four Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) per course, emphasizing high performance standards and compliance with security requirements. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the educational framework within the Department of Defense, with services expected to commence on July 1, 2026, following an anticipated award in the fourth quarter of FY26. Interested parties should submit a tailored executive summary by January 5, 2026, to Jaime Verdi at jaime.verdi@navy.mil, and the applicable NAICS code for this opportunity is 611430, with a size standard of $15 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jaime Verdi 215-697-2003
    jaime.verdi@navy.mil
    Files
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    PWS draft.docx
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contractor support to the Joint Staff J-7's Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD) for the Disruptive Technology Course (DTC). The contractor will provide program management, planning, coordination, and operations support for up to four DTCs annually, including curriculum development, speaker and senior fellow management, and security coordination. Key deliverables include monthly status reports, quarterly progress reviews, and various course materials like the DTC Fellows Handbook and Program Guide. The PWS emphasizes strict performance standards, acceptable quality levels, security clearances (TS/SCI with SAP eligibility), and compliance with government policies, including the encouraged use of government-approved AI tools. The base period of performance is July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods.
    Source Sought Notice.docx
    This Sources Sought Notice is for market research to identify potential sources for providing planning and operations support to the Joint Staff (JS), J7 Joint Education and Doctrine Division (JEDD). The support involves executing up to four Disruptive Technical Courses (DTCs) per Fiscal Year, including a lecture series format with six Senior Fellows and up to twenty-four Criteria Technology Area (CTA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) speakers/lecturers per DTC. The market research will inform the procurement method for a follow-on acquisition, particularly regarding set-aside determinations. The anticipated award is by the 4th quarter of FY26, with services commencing by July 1, 2026. The applicable NAICS code is 611430 ($15 million size standard). Interested offerors are requested to submit a tailored executive summary, no more than five pages, by January 5, 2026, including company information, CAGE Codes, business size, and a capability statement with relevant past performance. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and the government will not award a contract from this announcement.
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