Scientist and Engineer Development Program (SEDP) Training
ID: N6449826Q5008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC PHILADELPHIA DIVPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19112-1403, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d344fbe0854c41539aa04d2481864183/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division, is seeking proposals from Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for the Scientist and Engineer Development Program (SEDP) Training. This procurement aims to provide a comprehensive suite of professional development courses, including Creative Problem Solving, Effective Briefing Techniques, Financial Planning, Team Performance, Practical Technical Writing, and Project Management Foundations, all to be delivered virtually in FY26. The total contract value is estimated at $24,500,000, and interested contractors must submit their quotes by 5:30 PM EST on October 30, 2025, via email to Brooke Steele at brooke.a.steele3.civ@us.navy.mil, ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can process invoices electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

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    Brooke Steele
    brooke.a.steele3.civ@us.navy.mil
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    SF 1449 - N6449826Q5008.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) N6449826Q5008, issued by NSWCPD, seeks proposals from Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for Scientist and Engineer Development Program (SEDP) training. The training, valued at USD 24,500,000.00, includes various professional development courses like Creative Problem Solving, Effective Briefing Techniques, Financial Planning, Team Performance, Practical Technical Writing, and Project Management Foundations. These courses will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams in FY26, with five 8-hour sessions per development area, each accommodating up to 30 participants. Instructors must have at least 10 years of leadership development training experience. Quotes are due by October 30, 2025, 5:30 PM local time, and must be emailed to brooke.a.steele3.civ@us.navy.mil. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit invoices electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using the Invoice 2in1 document type.
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