ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Career Transition Seminar

DEPT OF DEFENSE H9224026QE003
Response Deadline
Dec 26, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Naval Special Warfare Command (CNSWC) is soliciting proposals for Career Transition Seminar services aimed at supporting senior military service members as they transition to civilian careers. The contractor will be responsible for developing and delivering four annual seminars over a five-year period, focusing on essential skills such as resume building, interview techniques, and job search strategies. This procurement is crucial for facilitating the successful transition of military personnel into civilian roles, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge. Interested parties should note that the maximum contract value is $300,000 for 20 seminars, with proposals due by December 26, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Ashley Helvak-Leslie at ashley.n.helvak-leslie.civ@socom.mil or Kristen Lawrence at kristen.k.lawrence.civ@socom.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
611430
Professional and Management Development Training
PSC Code
U008
EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation Documents

10 Files
RFQ H9224026QE003 AMD.pdf
PDF951 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
The Naval Special Warfare Command (CNSWC) is soliciting proposals for Career Transition Seminar services, aiming to support senior military members transitioning to civilian careers. This Request for Quote (RFQ) H92240-26-QE-003, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies, outlines a five-year, firm-fixed-price contract (one-year base plus four option periods). The contractor will deliver career management seminars four times annually, covering re-employment, transition benefits, job assistance, and automated employment tools. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS clauses, including specific requirements for electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and restrictions on disclosing unclassified information. The NAICS code is 661430 with a $15 million size standard, and the competition is Full and Open.
Attachment 2 - ELIN TABLE AMD.xlsx
Excel12 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
This attachment outlines a five-year ordering period for Career Transition Seminars from February 2026 to February 2031, with an additional option period extending to August 2031. Seminars are planned for Little Creek, VA, Dam Neck, VA, and San Diego, CA, with an estimated quantity of one per location per ordering period. The document specifies that unit prices are for price analysis and evaluation only, and the estimated number of courses per year is four, subject to change based on need. The file primarily serves as a cost estimate for these career transition services across multiple federal fiscal years and locations.
Govt Responses to Questions Received_2.pdf
PDF72 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
This government solicitation addresses various questions and clarifications regarding a recompete contract, H9224019D0014. Key points include guidance for past performance questionnaires for entities without prior federal contracts, clarification on proposal deliverables (referencing Volume 1, 2, 3, and 4), and confirmation of the small business size standard at $15M at the time of submission. The document confirms a maximum contract value of $300,000 over five years for 20 seminars, covering facility and travel costs. It also broadens acceptable Master's degrees for facilitators to include related fields like Organizational Leadership and Human Resources Management. The solicitation clarifies the set-aside status as "Full and Open with a Total Small Business Set-Aside" and specifies that Past Performance Questionnaires (Attachment 3) are the primary format, though revised language should be consulted. Instructor identification and qualifications are detailed, requiring all qualifications to be met, and course hours for interview/resume screening days are confirmed as 8 hours.
RFQ H9224026QE003 AMD 2.pdf
PDF1113 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
The Naval Special Warfare Command (CNSWC) is soliciting proposals for Career Transition Seminar services, aiming to support senior military members transitioning to civilian careers. This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a contractor to develop and deliver career management seminars, estimated at four courses annually, over a five-year period (one-year base and four option periods). The contract will be firm-fixed-price and is open to full and open competition, with NAICS code 661430. Key requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and adherence to various FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS clauses, including strict controls on unclassified information and foreign persons working on the contract. The maximum order limitation is $50,000.
Government Responses to Questions Received.pdf
PDF71 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
This document addresses frequently asked questions regarding a federal government recompete contract, H9224019D0014, for seminars. Key clarifications include that organizations without prior federal contract experience should refer to page 34 of the solicitation for past performance guidance, and all questionnaires are due with proposals. Deliverables for the proposal response require information for Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4, not just an ELIN table or technical response. The small business size standard is confirmed at $15M, and organizations must meet this at the time of proposal submission. The maximum contract value of $300,000 for 20 seminars over five years, including facility and travel costs, is correct. Acceptable Master's degrees for facilitators or instructors extend to related fields like Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Management, or Adult Education, especially with equivalent business experience. The procurement is
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire AMD.pdf
PDF159 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
Attachment 3 – Past Performance Questionnaire (H92240-26-QE-003) is a crucial document for offerors interested in proposing on Naval Special Warfare Command’s Career Transitional Seminars. This questionnaire, to be completed by a Point of Contact (POC) from a relevant past or present contract, evaluates an offeror's performance. It requires factual, accurate, and complete information, using an adjectival rating system (Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable) for various criteria such as compliance, training effectiveness, service quality, coordination capability, and customer satisfaction. The completed questionnaire must be returned via email to ashley.n.helvak-leslie.civ@socom.mil and kristen.k.lawrence.civ@socom.mil with “PP Reference H92240-26-QE-003” in the subject line. This document is essential for the federal contract awarding process, ensuring a thorough assessment of past performance.
RFQ H9224026QE003.pdf
PDF2420 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
This government solicitation, H92240-26-QE-003, from the Naval Special Warfare Command (CNSWC) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Career Transition Seminar services. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity agreement with a five-year period of performance, including a one-year base and four option periods. The contractor will provide career management seminars four times a year to assist senior military service members transitioning to civilian careers. The solicitation outlines specific clauses and provisions, including those related to electronic payment, disclosure of unclassified information, foreign persons working on the contract, and ordering procedures. It also incorporates various FAR, DFARS, and SOFARS clauses by reference and full text, covering areas like small business programs, labor standards, and supply chain security. The maximum order for a single item or combination of items is $50,000. Additionally, the document details representations and certifications required from offerors.
Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf.pdf
PDF281 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
Naval Special Warfare Command (CNSWC) seeks contractor support for Career Management and Transition Seminars for senior military service members transitioning to civilian careers. The contractor will develop and deliver four annual three-day seminars, each accommodating at least 14 service members (and optional spouses), focusing on re-employment. Course content includes career evaluation, resume building, networking, marketing, stress coping, communication, interview techniques, compensation negotiation, and social media tactics. Seminars will take place in Dam Neck, VA, San Diego, CA, and Little Creek, VA. The contractor must specialize in military-to-civilian career transition, have at least ten years of experience with Naval Service members, and have conducted a seminar within the last six months. Instructors must be retired military officers (Navy, Army, or Air Force), possess a Master’s degree in business, and be proficient in current job search methods. The contractor is responsible for seminar scheduling, facility setup, providing materials and equipment, and all presenter travel. A Quality Control Plan is required. The contract has a five-year ordering period.
Attachment 2 - ELIN TABLE.xlsx
Excel11 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
The document outlines a five-year ordering period, from February 2026 to February 2031, for 'Career Transition Seminar' services at three locations: Little Creek, VA; Dam Neck, VA; and San Diego, CA. Each ordering period is one year in duration, with an additional option period from February 2031 to August 2031. For each period, the document lists specific ELINs (Exhibit Line Item Numbers) for the seminars at each location, along with a description, unit of issue (EA for each), and estimated quantities. The estimated quantities remain consistent across all periods: 1 seminar at Little Creek, VA, and 2 seminars each at Dam Neck, VA, and San Diego, CA. The unit prices for these services are left blank, indicated by a placeholder of '$ -'. This document is likely an attachment to a larger Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar government procurement document, detailing the scope of services and estimated quantities for a multi-year contract related to career transition support.
Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf
PDF150 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
The document, H92240-26-QE-003, is a Past Performance Questionnaire from Naval Special Warfare Command for evaluating offerors proposing on Career Transitional Seminars. Offerors identify a point of contact (POC) from a relevant past or present contract to complete the questionnaire. The POC is requested to provide factual, accurate, and complete comments on the offeror's performance, focusing on the last three years. The questionnaire covers areas such as compliance with specifications, effectiveness of training, ability to maintain high-quality services, capability to coordinate trainings, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Adjectival ratings (Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, Unacceptable) are provided for evaluation, with space for detailed comments and explanations. The completed questionnaire is due by December 17, 2025, and should be returned directly to ashley.n.helvak-leslie.civ@socom.mil and kristen.k.lawrence.civ@socom.mil.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 12, 2025
amendedAmendment #1· Description UpdatedDec 16, 2025
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedDec 18, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 26, 2025
expiryArchive DateJan 10, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)
Office
NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND

Point of Contact

Name
Ashley Helvak-Leslie

Place of Performance

San Diego, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources