Military Spouse Career Accelerator Program ( MSCAP)
ID: N4571A-25-R-0014Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMANDNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3431, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54199)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT (R410)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Navy Installations Command, is soliciting proposals for the Military Spouse Career Accelerator Program (MSCAP), which aims to provide paid, 12-week fellowships for military spouses to address their high unemployment rates. The contractor will be responsible for managing the program, including recruitment, stipend disbursement, and reporting to Congress, with a requirement that at least 20% of personnel involved are current or former military spouses. The estimated funding for the program ranges from $3 million to $4 million annually over five years, with an expected award date of January 1, 2026. Interested parties should contact Jasmyn Payne at jasmyn.m.payne.naf@us.navy.mil or call 901-874-6931, and note that the proposal due date has been extended to November 21, 2025, at 0900 CT.

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    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation N4571A-25-R-0014, issued by the Commander, Navy Installations Command, extends the proposal due date to November 21, 2025. This amendment, dated October 22, 2025, modifies the original solicitation dated October 2, 2025. Prospective offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered. The document outlines the methods for acknowledging the amendment, including returning copies, noting it on the offer, or sending a separate letter or telegram. It also states that failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified time may result in the rejection of an offer. This administrative change aims to provide offerors with additional time to submit their proposals.
    Amendment 0002 to Solicitation N4571A-25-R-0014, issued on November 3, 2025, modifies the original Request for Proposals (RFP) dated October 2, 2025. This amendment, issued by the Commander, Navy Installations Command, NAF Acquisitions Branch, primarily updates the proposal due date to November 12, 2025, at 1500 CT. Additionally, it includes revisions to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) section C-4 and the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure. A revised Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and a new Questions and Answers section (J) are also incorporated. Prospective offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered.
    Amendment 0003 to Solicitation N4571A-25-R-0014, issued by Commander, Navy Installations Command, on November 12, 2025, extends the proposal due date to November 21, 2025, at 0900 CT. This amendment modifies the original solicitation dated October 2, 2025, and advises prospective offerors to acknowledge its receipt. An updated Q&A will be provided in a subsequent Amendment 0004. This modification is crucial for all interested parties to ensure timely submission of their proposals in response to the RFP.
    This amendment (0004) to Solicitation N4571A-25-R-0014, effective November 12, 2025, updates the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Military Spouse Career Accelerator Program (MSCAP). The program, managed by Commander, Navy Installations Command, aims to provide paid, 12-week fellowships to military spouses. The estimated annual funding for fellowships ranges from $3,000,000.00 to $4,000,000.00 over five years, with an estimated 300 to 400 annual placements. The contractor will manage the program, including onboarding, timely pay disbursements, and reporting to Congress. Key requirements include ensuring 20% of personnel are current or former military spouses and adhering to a five-business-day maximum delay for stipend payments. The government will furnish existing IT systems for application and reporting, and all data and intellectual property developed will belong to the government. The estimated award date is January 1, 2026.
    The Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Nonappropriated Funds Instrumentality (NAFI) issued Solicitation N4571A-25-R-0014 as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The solicitation, issued on October 2, 2025, with an offer due date of November 3, 2025, seeks support to establish a five-year Military Spouse Career Accelerator Program (MSCAP). This program will administer 12-week paid fellowships for active, Reserve, and National Guard military spouses, aiming to address high unemployment rates among this demographic. The contractor will be responsible for program management, recruitment, compensation disbursement, and reporting to Congress on progress and outcomes. Key deliverables include monthly and quarterly status reports, a Program Management/Quality Control Plan, and participation in regular meetings. The total fellowship award amount is estimated between $3,000,000.00 and $4,000,000.00 per year, contingent on appropriations, for a base year and four one-year option periods. The contract emphasizes compliance with security, confidentiality, intellectual property, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
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