DANTES Military Training Evaluation Program
Type: Special Notice
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITYDEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITYALEXANDRIA, VA, 223504000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/ee861459ba4d416abb49182fed5745e7/view
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 18, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Human Resources Activity, has issued a special notice regarding the DANTES Military Training Evaluation Program (MTEP). This opportunity involves a modification to the existing contract H9821020C0007, awarded on a sole source basis to the American Council on Education, extending the performance period by six months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8. The MTEP is crucial for evaluating military training and ensuring that service members receive appropriate academic credit for their training experiences. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jada Weaver at jada.a.weaver.civ@mail.mil or Mike Carnley at charles.m.carnley.civ@mail.mil; however, this notice does not invite proposals or bids as it pertains to a non-competitive action.

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JA MTEP_Redacted_SAM.pdf
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
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