FY26 LEAP eMentor
ID: FA330025RFI2011Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3300 42 CONS CCMAXWELL AFB, AL, 36112-6334, USA

NAICS

Language Schools (611630)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d7905bf8484f4d389c9020a9d8c7f872/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for the FY26 LEAP eMentor program, which focuses on providing online language instruction to Airmen and Guardians. The procurement aims to deliver a specified number of online course hours through a government-approved Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) platform, enhancing language proficiency and cross-cultural competence as part of the Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP). This opportunity is particularly significant as it supports the development of language skills critical for military operations, with a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 611630, which encompasses Language Schools. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including a white paper detailing their approach to instructor recruitment and course delivery, by January 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time. For further inquiries, contact Kimberly A. Knott at kimberly.knott.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 334-953-8552.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kimberly A. Knott
    (334) 953-8552
    kimberly.knott.1@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 2 - AFCLC eMentor RFI Questions 2026.docx
    The Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) is seeking capability statements for its eMentor Course Delivery and Management. The request, issued on June 27, 2024, targets companies on Language Schedule 738 II, SIN 382-3, and/or IT Schedule 70, SINs 132-99 and 132-100. Respondents must detail their approach to selecting and utilizing a Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) platform for synchronous online language instruction, staffing and retaining qualified key personnel, and recruiting and certifying eMentor instructors with ILR Advanced Professional Proficiency in Priority One languages. Additionally, companies need to describe how they will ensure curriculum development and delivery align with the Language Enabled Airman Program and government-provided materials. The AFCLC also requires past performance information, including experience with similar contracts, UCC platforms for online language courses, management of language instructor cadres, and innovations in online course management and delivery.
    PWS LEAP eMentor Draft 17 Dec 2025.docx
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the Air Force Culture and Language Center's (AFCLC) requirement for live, online synchronous foreign language instruction. The contract aims to provide eMentor courses to Airmen and Guardians, enhancing their language proficiency and cross-cultural competence for the Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP). The contractor must provide a secure Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) platform, qualified native-speaking eMentors, and adhere to client-provided curricula and scheduling via the government-owned LEaDeR application. Key deliverables include instructional hours (18,812 annually, plus optional surge hours), eMentor rosters, assessment scores, and monthly status reports. The contract details eMentor qualifications, course types (Traditional, Advanced, Pre-Assignment Acculturation, Special Project, OnDemand), language requirements (Priority One and Two), and scheduling procedures. Strict security and data protection protocols, including handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifying Information (PII), are mandated. Personnel must meet specific qualifications, and the contractor is responsible for all equipment and services, except for client-furnished curriculum. Performance will be assessed against service summary objectives covering UCC platform functionality, eMentor support, and adherence to instructional objectives.
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