Military Recruiting Expert Services
ID: W912L325Q1002Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N9 USPFO ACTIVITY WY ARNGCHEYENNE, WY, 82009-3338, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Wyoming Army National Guard, is seeking Military Recruiting Expert Services through a sole source procurement with Military Recruiting Experts (MRE). The procurement includes five on-site training days for various levels of the Recruiting Command, unlimited attendance at 14 seminars, and 12 virtual sessions aimed at improving the performance of underperforming recruiting staff. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of military recruitment efforts and aligns with the Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions. Interested contractors may challenge the sole source determination by submitting a letter of interest and a capabilities statement by February 1, 2025, with all inquiries directed to Benjamin Taylor at benjamin.c.taylor10.mil@army.mil.

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    The National Guard Bureau is initiating a sole source procurement for Military Recruiting Expert Training Services, with the intent to negotiate directly with Military Recruiting Experts (MRE) for various training initiatives. The project, posted on January 17, 2025, and closing on February 1, 2025, encompasses five on-site training days across selected locations, unlimited attendance at 14 seminars, and 12 virtual sessions targeting underperforming recruiting staff. Interested contractors may challenge this sole source determination by submitting a letter of interest and a capabilities statement by the specified deadline. The National Guard will evaluate submissions but retains discretion over whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This initiative aligns with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions under section 13.106-1(b) and is categorized under the NAICS code 611430, allowing a size standard of $15 million. The Wyoming Army National Guard does not cover any costs incurred by organizations responding to this notice.
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