EOD Combat Skills Course
ID: N6883625R0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR JACKSONVILLEJACKSONVILLE, FL, 32212-0097, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3faa04690e164e7a99784cfa14a71084/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command, is seeking small business contractors to provide an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Combat Skills Course for the Naval School EOD at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The objective of this procurement is to develop a comprehensive training program that replaces multiple existing courses with a single, streamlined Combat Skills Course, focusing on critical combat skills, tactical training, and safety for new EOD operators. This initiative is part of the US Fleet Forces Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL) program aimed at modernizing the EOD accession pipeline and enhancing training efficiencies. Interested contractors must submit an executive summary, demonstrate relevant organizational capabilities, and provide details of previous experience in similar training services by the specified deadlines. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Kenneth Brown at kenneth.b.brown24.civ@us.navy.mil or Joseph Tolbert at joseph.d.tolbert.civ@us.navy.mil. The anticipated contract period is from July 2025 to June 2026, with options for four additional years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenneth Brown
    kenneth.b.brown24.civ@us.navy.mil
    Joseph Tolbert
    joseph.d.tolbert.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Source Sought Notice.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command to identify potential small business contractors capable of providing an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Combat Skills Course for the Naval School EOD at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The anticipated contract involves performance-based tasks to train new EOD operators in critical combat skills. The period of performance is from July 2025 to June 2026, with the option for four additional years. Key submission requirements for interested contractors include a concise executive summary, organization capabilities relevant to the task, and details on previous experience in similar training services. The course entails both on-site and off-site training, focusing on combat survivability, tactical skills, and safety. Contractor qualifications must include experienced personnel, adhering to stringent safety and quality control measures as specified in a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The document emphasizes the government’s market research efforts and establishes a structured approach for evaluating contractor capabilities, fostering an understanding between the government and potential providers regarding training necessities for EOD personnel.
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