SAM #N0016726Q1118

NSWC Carderock Solicitation for Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training Services

This opportunity is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWC Carderock), part of the Department of the Navy, seeking small business vendors for specialized training services. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWC Carderock) - Products/Services Requested: - Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training for 25 government attendees - Includes a mature, non-developmental curriculum - Training delivery via asynchronous self-paced modules, virtual workshops, and an in-person capstone workshop - Tailored to NSWC mission needs - Post-Training Impact & Operations Report - Data-backed analysis of training effectiveness (Kirkpatrick Levels 1-3) - Statistical breakdown of assessments, qualitative student feedback, and actionable recommendations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Training must be tailored to NSWC's mission and operational context - Deliverables include a capstone narrative portfolio and comprehensive post-training impact report - All technical and performance requirements are detailed in the attached solicitation documents - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 611430 - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named; the procurement is exclusively for training services and associated reporting deliverables

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.  The Government intends to solicit for Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training as detailed in the attached solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This is procurement IS set aside for small business.  The NAICS code is 611430 and the Small Business Standard is $15 Million.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260507.  SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 AM EDT on Thursday, 18 June 2026.  All questions received before this deadline will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.

Quote packages are due on or before 10:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Responses shall include Official Company Name, Cage Code, and Point of Contact name & phone number.  Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Tracy McDonough  tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

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