Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) Synopsis
ID: PANMCC-24-P-0000-007383Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC FDO FT LIBERTYFORT LIBERTY, NC, 28310-0000, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/02741bd2f6a24058a32c8d85143698f1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Mission and Installation Command at Fort Liberty, is seeking proposals for Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) to support the United States Army Reserve Command across fourteen education offices in the Continental United States, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance the professional development of Soldiers by providing educational programs that include academic guidance, job performance enhancement, and assistance with transitioning to civilian life. This initiative is crucial for promoting lifelong learning and improving access to education services for military personnel and their families. The contract will be exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract anticipated for a base period from December 14, 2024, to December 13, 2025, along with four optional one-year extensions and a 14-day phase-in period. Interested parties must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) to be eligible. For further inquiries, contact Michael I. Birney at michael.i.birney.civ@army.mil or Casey Cambrin at casey.n.cambrin.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael I Birney
    michael.i.birney.civ@army.mil
    Casey Cambrin
    casey.n.cambrin.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    DRAFT PWS ACES.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services task order to provide Education Support Services for the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) through the Army Continuing Education System (ACES). The contractor will operate across 14 education centers in the U.S. and territories, focusing on promoting lifelong learning and facilitating access to education services such as Tuition Assistance and credentialing programs. Key objectives include enhancing job skills, providing academic guidance, and utilizing new technologies for educational delivery. The task order consists of a 12-month base period with four optional extensions, requiring contractors to maintain quality control measures and a quality management plan. A strong focus is placed on maintaining performance standards, including compliance with military regulations, and a detailed quality assurance surveillance plan will be implemented to evaluate contractor performance. The document emphasizes the importance of staffing stability, securing necessary clearances, complying with safety and security regulations, and coordinating with the government for smooth operational transitions. Overall, this initiative aims to enhance the educational opportunities available to military personnel and their families, contributing to their professional development and transition to civilian life.
    SYNOPSIS_ACES_09OCT24.pdf
    The Mission and Installation Command at Fort Liberty plans to solicit Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) for the United States Army Reserve Command across fourteen education offices within the Continental United States, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii. These services aim to support Soldiers in their professional development, offering education programs that assist with career guidance, job performance enhancement, and transition to civilian life. The contract will be exclusively available for 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and eligible offerors must comply with small business definitions as outlined in FAR 19.301. A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is anticipated, with a base performance period from 14 December 2024 to 13 December 2025, along with four one-year options and a 14-day phase-in period. No physical copies of the solicitation will be distributed, and interested parties are encouraged to monitor the Contract Opportunities site for updates. Registration in the System of Award Management (SAM) and possession of a Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) are prerequisites for offerors. The NAICS code is 611710, with a size standard of $24 million. Contact details for the contract personnel are provided for further inquiries.
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    Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) Synopsis
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