RFI-University of Tennessee Courses
ID: 77998Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIMROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5ee6dea144f94a02beb2a4c63a2c2902/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force (USAF), is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing training courses, certificate programs, and degree programs for the Workforce Development and Training Branch (OBH) at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive training solutions, including the Industrial Operations Leadership, Management, and Strategy Certificate Program, and the Aerospace and Defense MBA Program, over a five-year period. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the skills and capabilities of personnel within the USAF, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet operational demands. Interested contractors are encouraged to submit a Contractor Capability Survey by November 14, 2025, detailing their capabilities and compliance with security requirements; for further inquiries, they may contact Jeffery Pruitt at jeffery.pruitt.1@us.af.mil or Elizabeth Davis at Elizabeth.Davis.22@us.af.mil.

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    Jeffery Pruitt
    jeffery.pruitt.1@us.af.mil
    Elizabeth Davis
    Elizabeth.Davis.22@us.af.mil
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    RFI - 77998 - University of TN.docx
    This Request for Information (RFI) is a market research effort by the United States Air Force (USAF) to identify potential sources capable of providing training courses, certificate programs, and degree programs for the Workforce Development and Training Branch (OBH) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The RFI seeks contractors to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials for a five-year period. The University of Tennessee is currently identified as the sole source. The requirement includes specific programs like the Industrial Operations Leadership, Management, and Strategy Certificate Program and the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) MBA Program. Responses to the Contractor Capability Survey are due by October 28, 2025, and should address general capabilities, commerciality, and security requirements, including compliance with NISPOM and OPSEC. Payments will be made via certified Purchase Requests and Government Purchase Cards, with tuition invoiced upon official enrollment.
    RFI-University of Tennessee.docx
    This Request for Information (RFI) is a market research effort by the United States Air Force (USAF) to identify potential sources capable of providing training courses, certificate courses, and degree programs for the Workforce Development and Training Branch (OBH) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The requirement is for a five-year period and includes an Industrial Operations Leadership, Management, and Strategy Certificate Program and an Aerospace & Defense (A&D) MBA Program, with the University of Tennessee currently being the sole source. Contractors are expected to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials. The RFI encourages both large and small businesses, including joint ventures, to participate by submitting a Contractor Capability Survey by November 14, 2025. The survey requests business information and details on capabilities, past experience, security handling, and commerciality of their offerings. Security requirements, payment methods, and invoicing procedures are also outlined.
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