After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Curriculum (ADAPT)
ID: W912L224RFI0005Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7MV USPFO ACTIVITY AZ ARNGPHOENIX, AZ, 85008-3442, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified contractors to provide the After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Curriculum (ADAPT) for the Arizona National Guard. This initiative aims to deliver research-validated adaptive parenting resources to National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty Members and their families, enhancing family resilience throughout the deployment cycle. The contract includes training and coaching for facilitators, development of online learning modules, and ongoing support, with a focus on maintaining quality assurance and compliance with security regulations. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Information Request and register in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS code 611430, with submissions due to primary contact Sabreana M Williams at sabreana.m.williams.civ@army.mil by the specified deadlines.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the ADAPT Parenting Curriculum Services contract awarded to support the Arizona National Guard. The contractor is responsible for training and coaching facilitators in the adaptive parenting curriculum designed for military and civilian personnel, including online learning modules for non-attending members. The contract spans one base year with options for three additional years and specifies operational hours, quality assurance measures, telework policies, and compliance with security regulations. Key deliverables include training for up to 20 facilitators, ongoing coaching, and monthly reporting on online module participation and user satisfaction. The contractor must ensure that personnel maintain identification standards and adhere to government regulations while on the installation. Strict measures are in place to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and guarantee the physical security of government property. The document highlights the importance of adapting parenting resources for military families to promote resilience and support. Overall, the PWS emphasizes quality control, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement throughout the contract period.
    The Arizona National Guard is seeking responses to a Sources Sought Information Request for the After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Curriculum (ADAPT). This initiative aims to support National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty Members and their families with resources that enhance family resilience throughout the deployment cycle. The ADAPT program will leverage research-validated parenting strategies tailored for reserve components, specifically in Arizona. Interested entities must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) under the relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (611430) and submit detailed company information, including socio-economic status, examples of similar projects undertaken in the past three years, and available resources. Additionally, firms must affirm their intention to bid as prime contractors once the solicitation is officially released. The document emphasizes that this is not a Request for Quotes nor does it guarantee a selection, as it serves to gauge interest and capability among potential vendors, particularly small businesses and disadvantaged firms. Responses will assist the government in determining contract set-asides to promote small business engagement in government services. A subsequent solicitation will provide further details and timelines for interested contractors.
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