Exceptional Training
ID: N6893626Q5054Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/10322ffde2b946b7ae8bd70fda431f0b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center, is seeking to procure specialized training services from Exceptional Difference LLC, focusing on TPI/TSP/PSP methodologies and systems engineering-centric training. This procurement is a continuation of existing training integrated into engineering development systems, and Exceptional Difference is the sole source capable of fulfilling this requirement. Interested firms that believe they can meet the specified needs are invited to submit a written response, including a capability statement, within five days of this notice's publication, referencing solicitation number N6893626Q5054. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Beth Exzabe at beth.a.exzabe.civ@us.navy.mil or Deborah Sorem at deborah.sorem2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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