SAM #FY26_CDAO_BusinessAnalytics

Business Analytics Training Course for USASOC at Fort Bragg

This opportunity is for a one-week, on-site Business Analytics Training course for U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) staff at Fort Bragg, NC. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) - Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) - Service Requested: - Design, develop, and deliver a 4-to-5-day business analytics course for approximately 30 military and civilian staff - Training topics include: - Advanced Microsoft Excel (Solver, VBA) - PowerBI - Data warehousing - Optimization modeling - Dashboard storytelling - Course must be tailored to Army Special Operations Forces - Contractor provides qualified instructors and instructional materials - Ensure software compatibility with government hardware - Unique Requirements: - Training delivered on-site at USASOC Headquarters - Government provides facility and infrastructure - Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with CMMC - NAICS code: 611420 (Computer Training) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but Microsoft is a key OEM due to Excel and PowerBI focus - No product part numbers; all requirements are service-based

Description

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE, BUT RATHER A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) from industry that will allow the Government to identify interested sources capable of meeting the requirement. The information sought is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), invitation for bid (IFB), or as an obligation or commitment on the part of the Government to acquire any product or service. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of information submitted in response to the RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI, or otherwise pay for any information submitted by respondents to this request. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not indicative of a full requirement. Should a requirement arise, the full requirement will be detailed in the solicitation.

See the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for description of services.

Documentation provided must address all required elements listed. Providing only a reference to a website is unacceptable for purposes of this announcement and will not be considered. All proprietary or corporate data received shall be clearly identified and will be protected from release to sources outside the Government. Do NOT submit classified material.

Contractors interested in providing these services shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). Contractors responding to this RFI are asked to provide the following information:

     1. Company’s full name and address, and Point of Contact information

     2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

     3. Business size (whether large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), HUB Zone, women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, historically black college or university, and/or minority service institute).

      - Please also advise the Government of pending changes in the business size status, if applicable.

     4. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level

     5. A brief Statement of Capability (no more than 2 pages); which demonstrates the ability to meet the requirements specified in the Draft SOW.

The anticipated NAICS code is 611420 “Computer Training” with a size standard of $16 million dollars. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. No feedback will be provided regarding individual capability statements. No reimbursements will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and/or any follow-up information requests.

Capability Statements/responses are due no later than the date listed on this notice. Please email responses to Maegan Castro at maegan.n.castro.civ@socom.mil. Reference “RFI Response – Business Analytics” in the subject line.

Failure to respond to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future associated requests for quotations that may be issued. However, any potential small business set-asides will be based upon the feedback received. Respondents will NOT be individually notified of the results. However, if the final determination results in the verification of a sole-source negotiation, a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and the redacted Justification and Approval will be posted to www.sam.gov. For information regarding this notice, contact Maegan Castro at the email address listed above.

Respondents are cautioned that due to file size limitation and email security protocols, there is a risk that not all correspondence will be received by this office. It is the interested parties’ responsibility to ensure receipt of all email correspondence. If receipt is not acknowledged within 24 hours, please contact the Contracting Office at 910-432-7688.

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