The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the requirements for the Army Training Models (ATM) initiative under the Headquarters, Department of the Army. The project aims to develop software applications supporting collective training, operational readiness, and resource management across Army commands. It emphasizes the need for a supply-based unit readiness model aligned with the National Defense Strategy, necessitating continuous adaptation of training resource methodologies. The contractor will provide expert staff to enhance program execution and deliver technical and programmatic support to the Training Directorate. The period of performance extends over five years with a firm fixed-price contract structure. Tasks include software maintenance, development, training, and custom analysis, along with specific responsibilities for stakeholder engagement and data reconciliation. The PWS mandates stringent security clearances, privacy adherence, and a robust quality control program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations during project execution. Overall, the ATM initiative aims to standardize training resource management across the Army by integrating stakeholder feedback, enabling flexible adjustments based on evolving operational needs, and ensuring accountability in funding and logistical support.

The Army Contracting Command is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing services for the Headquarters, Department of the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, specifically in the areas of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) related to Army training. The intent is to procure these services competitively, potentially setting aside the requirement for small businesses, and responses must be submitted by November 6, 2024. Vendors are requested to present tailored capability statements, detailing their organizational size, experience, relevant competencies, and approach to team management, including any subcontracting plans. The estimated contract includes a base year plus four options, starting in March 2025, and anticipates work that adheres to the Service Contract Act or related collective agreements. This sources sought notice emphasizes that it is informational only and not a formal request for proposals. The applicable NAICS code is 541511, with a small business size standard of $30 million. The agency aims to evaluate market capacity to fulfill the outlined requirements efficiently while emphasizing compliance with project management standards and performance-based service acquisition contracts.