SAM #FA701426QB008

Executive Writing Course Development and Delivery for Space Force Staff Action Officers

The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), in coordination with the United States Space Force Director of Staff Knowledge Operations Directorate (DSK), is seeking industry input for an Executive Writing Course (EWC) to enhance the writing skills of Space Force staff action officers. - Government Buyer: - Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), PK office, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland - United States Space Force, Director of Staff Knowledge Operations Directorate (DSK), Headquarters United States Space Force, Arlington, Virginia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Executive Writing Course development, administration, facilitation, instruction, and performance reporting - Course to be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams, approximately 12 times per year, with potential surge capacity for up to 3 additional courses - Includes course content creation, student signups, attendance tracking, test administration, and feedback analysis - Monthly status reports (12 per year) and quarterly data analysis reports (20 over five years) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Course must supplement the mandatory SAF Action Officer Course and focus on producing decision-ready staff products (e.g., executive summaries, memos) - Contractor must demonstrate experience in federal senior staff environments and support surge training needs - Feedback requested on technical approach, staffing, delivery model (including Microsoft Teams), performance metrics, data rights, pricing (development, delivery, annual sustainment), and contracting strategy - Five-year Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement anticipated, starting August 2026

Description

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Government seeks industry input to support the development of an acquisition strategy for an Executive Writing Course (EWC) for Space Force staff action officers. The objective is to improve the quality, clarity, and effectiveness of executive-level written communication.

The SAF Action Officer Course (AOC) is a mandatory prerequisite. HQSF/DSK intends to supplement AOC with an Executive Writing Course focused on producing decision-ready staff products (e.g., EXSUMs, memos, executive summaries).

The contractor will be responsible for course development, administration, instruction, and performance reporting.

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

Capability & Experience

Relevant experience delivering executive writing or leadership communication training. Experience supporting DoD or federal senior staff environments.

Technical Approach

Recommended course duration and structure. Approach to teaching executive writing principles. Methods for measuring student improvement.

Staffing

Proposed labor categories and qualifications. Instructor experience expectations. Timeline to obtain the required skill sets to successfully perform this requirement.

Delivery Model

Recommended class size and frequency. Ability to support surge requirements. Experience delivering training via Microsoft Teams.

Performance Metrics

Feedback on proposed metrics (e.g., 90% improvement, 95% satisfaction). Suggested alternative metrics.

Data Rights

Feedback on Government Purpose Rights requirement. Identification of any proprietary materials.

Pricing (Rough Order of Magnitude)

       Provide ROM pricing for:

Course development Per-course delivery Annual sustainment/updates Include assumptions and key cost drivers.

Contracting Strategy Feedback

Feedback on single-award BPA vs alternatives. Recommended contract structure. Please identify any contract vehicles through which your company can provide the required services. Include, at a minimum, applicable GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts, decentralized or agency-specific ordering vehicles, and any other Government-wide, multi-agency, or internally managed contract vehicles. For each vehicle, provide the contract number, scope relevance, ordering method, and any applicable limitations.

​​​​​​​Small Business Participation

Business size and socioeconomic status. Teaming or subcontracting approach.

​​​​​​​Risks & Assumptions

Key risks in execution. Recommended changes to the requirement.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Format: PDF or Word Page Limit: 15 pages maximum Font: 12-point minimum Submission Method: Email Subject Line: “RFI Response – EWC Support – [Company Name]

​​​​​​​INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT:

The Government may conduct:

Follow-on one-on-one sessions Virtual industry day (if warranted)

DISCLAIMERS:

This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding. Responses will not be returned. Participation is voluntary.

Industry Feedback on the Requirement: Although the Government will make the final determination regarding the requirement, we invite industry feedback on the attached requirement documents. Specifically, the Government seeks recommendations on areas where the requirement could be clarified, refined, or otherwise improved to enhance the quality of the products or services received

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