SAM #W9124J-26-R-ACES

This opportunity seeks centralized education support services for the U.S. Army Continuing Education System (ACES), managed by the Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Sam Houston under the Department of the Army. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), Army Continuing Education System (ACES), MICC-FDO Fort Sam Houston - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - The incumbent contractor is Indtai, Inc. (current contract ends January 2027) - Products/Services Requested: - Centralized education support services for ACES at over 70 locations in the U.S., Korea, and Japan - Services include: - Reception and administration - Education counseling (virtual and in-person) - Test examination and proctoring - Instruction for the Basic Skills Education Program - Multi-use learning facility coordination - Program management, project analysis, and quality control - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Small business participation is strongly encouraged; the requirement may be set aside for small businesses - Contractor must provide qualified personnel for key roles (e.g., Program Manager, Regional Manager, On-Site Coordinators) - Compliance with Army systems (e.g., ArmyIgnitED), security, training, and reporting standards - Ability to support rapid phase-in and phase-out, and operate under Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) in overseas locations - Services must be delivered at both CONUS and OCONUS Army installations, including Korea and Japan - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period (2 months phase-in, 10 months full performance) - Four 12-month option periods - 2-month phase-out at contract end - Potential 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8 - Place of Performance: - Over 70 Army installations and education centers across the U.S., Korea (e.g., Camp Humphreys), and Japan - Contracting office at Fort Sam Houston, Texas

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

U.S. Army Continuing Education System (ACES) Centralized Education Support Services for

Headquarters, U.S. Army Installation Management Command (HQ IMCOM) W9124J-26-R-ACES

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure United States Army Continuing Education Program Support Services as described in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement and DRAFT Technical Exhibit 1, CME Workload Spreadsheet, supporting a small business program, provided two (2) or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised the Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if two (2) or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantaged Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone,

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns) to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price (i.e. information which may support a set-aside).

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if issued; however, maximum participation is highly encouraged. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is 611710, Educational Support Services, with a size standard of $24M.

It is requested that interested businesses submit (via e-mail) their completed response (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum) to the following personnel:

Questions: All questions regarding this Sources Sought Synopsis shall be submitted in writing to the points of contact listed below no later than 12:00 p.m. (CDT) on 01 April 2026. The e-mail subject line must include the solicitation title: "W9124J-26-R-ACES, U.S. Army Continuing Education System (ACES) Centralized Education Support Services." The Government will not guarantee a response to questions received after this date and time.

Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 12:00 p.m.(noon) (CDT) on 14 April 2026. Ms. Tanisha Bush, Contract Specialist, tanisha.a.bush.civ@army.mil, and Ms. Angelic Hatcher, Contracting Officer, angelic.m.hatcher.civ@army.mil.