USNA Outdoor Leadership
ID: N0018925USNAOLType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/772f1625bd6d4b14a2eedf7cbbd4c0a1/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking contractor support for the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) to provide experiential leadership training for midshipmen in wilderness environments during the summer of 2025. The objective is to deliver a comprehensive program that integrates classroom learning with practical experiences, focusing on leadership development through activities such as backpacking, glacier mountaineering, and canoeing in locations like Alaska and Wyoming, accommodating up to 180 midshipmen. This initiative is crucial for reinforcing leadership principles and enhancing skills such as teamwork, risk management, and effective communication. Interested parties must submit a Statement of Capabilities by January 7, 2025, at 12 PM EST, to both Caitlin King and Gil Dobison via email, and should note that this is a Request for Information, not a solicitation for proposals.

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    Gil Dobison gilbert.k.dobison.civ@us.navy.mil
    (757) 443-1380
    gilbert.k.dobison.civ@us.navy.mil
    Caitlin King
    caitlin.d.king2.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirement for the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) to obtain contractor support for providing experiential leadership training for midshipmen in challenging outdoor environments during the summer of 2025. This program aims to integrate classroom learning with practical experiences, reinforcing leadership principles through activities like backpacking, glacier mountaineering, and canoeing in locations such as Alaska and Wyoming. Contractors must deliver custom training over a specified period, accommodating up to 180 midshipmen, and ensure instructors are certified wilderness experts. The training focuses on developing leadership and teamwork skills, risk management, and technical expertise relevant to wilderness survival. Each expedition, lasting between 24 to 30 days, emphasizes a progressive leadership model, where midshipmen rotate through various leadership roles, engaged in daily debriefings to synthesize experiences with practical military leadership applications. The curriculum includes modules on effective communication, decision-making, and teamwork, aimed at enhancing self-awareness and resilience. This initiative reflects the USNA's commitment to developing capable future leaders through immersive, hands-on training experiences.
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