Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Captains Leadership Course
ID: FA254925CLCRFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/80ca08e1c96a479ab2fc7f28c20f2055/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) is seeking partnerships with academic institutions to develop a new Captain’s Leadership Course (CLC) tailored for Company Grade Officers (CGOs). This initiative aims to establish a Professional Military Education (PME) framework independent of the United States Air Force (USAF) PME, focusing on leadership, communication, joint doctrine, and USSF doctrine to meet the evolving needs of the space domain. Educational institutions are invited to propose partnership models that ensure USSF oversight of curriculum content, scalability for graduation targets, and flexibility for curriculum updates in response to operational needs. Interested parties must submit their responses by 1600 MST on April 9, 2025, and can contact Steven Thomas at steven.thomas.51@spaceforce.mil or Maj Rebecca Manning at rebecca.manning.1@spaceforce.mil for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Steven Thomas
steven.thomas.51@spaceforce.mil
Maj Rebecca Manning
rebecca.manning.1@spaceforce.mil
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STARCOM Capt Leadership Course RFI.docx
Mar 26, 2025, 9:07 PM UTC
The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) to explore potential partnerships with academic institutions for developing the Captain’s Leadership Course (CLC) tailored for Company Grade Officers (CGOs). This initiative aims to create a Professional Military Education (PME) platform independent of the United States Air Force (USAF) PME to better cater to the evolving needs of the space domain. Key aspects of the RFI include the necessity for educational institutions to propose a partnership model that allows for USSF oversight of curriculum content focusing on leadership, USSF organizational processes, and integration of spacepower into joint operations. Requirements for partnership include adherence to Department of Defense regulations, scalability to achieve graduation targets, and flexibility to update curriculum in response to operational needs. Institutions are invited to provide insights on their curriculum development strategies, capacity to support student services, and compliance capabilities. Responses are due by 1600 MST on April 9, 2025. This RFI is primarily for gathering information and does not obligate the US Government to any subsequent procurement actions. The initiative reflects USSF's commitment to develop an educational framework to prepare leaders in complex operational environments effectively.
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