U012--TAC Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Training
ID: 36C10B24Q0650Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

Computer Training (611420)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING (U012)

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https://sam.gov/opp/76ff405d54ea4ba38ae7fac185846802/view
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    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking training services for TAC Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). This training is intended for General Engineering and Computer Engineering professionals who support Contracting and TAC business partners in the development and drafting of technical requirements related to IT. The training will be delivered through live virtual instructor-led sessions and should cover topics such as SASE components, implementation, and management. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating training schedules, providing course materials, taking attendance, and issuing certificates of completion. Interested parties should submit their detailed course overviews, learning objectives, course content, duration, and cost per course. The submission deadline is August 2, 2024. Contact Kimberly Geran at Kimberly.Geran@va.gov for more information.

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    Kimberly GeranProcurement Analyst
    kimberly.geran@va.gov
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