Opportunity
SAM #W912L9-26-Q-9005
Indiana Army National Guard Junior Leadership Development Training Program Solicitation
Buyer
U.S. Army National Guard Bureau
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
W912L9-26-Q-9005
NAICS
611430
The Indiana Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion is seeking a contractor to deliver a comprehensive Junior Leadership Development Training Program for junior leaders. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - Indiana Army National Guard - Recruiting and Retention Battalion - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Services Requested: - Junior Leadership Development Training Program - Quarterly in-person half-day training sessions - Monthly virtual training sessions - Quarterly two-day leadership courses - Curriculum development tailored to junior leaders - Market analysis, business audits, and interviews to inform program content - Provision of all training materials - Instructors must have at least 5 years of teaching experience, with preference for military backgrounds - Compliance with Department of Defense security and directives - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control - Training must cover conflict resolution, strategic thinking, motivation, tactical execution, and communication - Program must be competency-based and structured - Security and compliance with DoD directives are mandatory - Small business set-aside; firm-fixed-price contract - Period of performance includes a 12-month base year with two 12-month option years (total potential 36 months)
Description
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION - COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Solicitation Number: W912L9-25-Q-9004A Document Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) Subject: Recruiting & Retention Leadership Development Training Program Product Service Code (PSC): U008 – Education/Training: Training/Curriculum Development NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training Small Business Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (IAW FAR 19.502-2 (b)) Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Request for Quote (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES (CLIN STRUCTURE) The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to implement a Junior Leadership Development Training Program for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) of the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
CLIN 0001 (Base Year): Junior Leadership Development Services Period of Performance: September 29, 2026 – September 28, 2027 Quantity: 12 | Unit: Month CLIN 1001 (Option Year 1): Junior Leadership Development Services Period of Performance: September 29, 2027 – September 28, 2028 Quantity: 12 | Unit: Month CLIN 2001 (Option Year 2): Junior Leadership Development Services Period of Performance: September 29, 2028 – September 28, 2029 Quantity: 12 | Unit: Month
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS A detailed description of the services, deliverables, and performance standards required under this solicitation is located within the accompanying Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this posting.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS To be considered for award, interested offerors must submit a complete quote package via email. There are no formatting requirements. All packages must contain the following:
PART A: TECHNICAL & PAST PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL
Technical Approach: A detailed description of the work to be performed, demonstrating the contractor's capability and plan to meet the requirements of the PWS (including curriculum development, market analysis, quarterly in-person training, and monthly virtual sessions). Past Performance: Evidence of a demonstrated record of successfully delivering similar services on time and to customer satisfaction.
PART B: PRICE PROPOSAL
Detailed pricing information for CLIN 0001, CLIN 1001, and CLIN 2001 as described in the CLIN structure above.
PART C: ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Please ensure the following administrative details are clearly displayed on your quotation cover sheet:
Company Name Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code CAGE Code Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Discount Terms
KEY PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
Questions Due Date: Friday, August 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. All questions regarding this solicitation or the PWS must be submitted in writing via email to the Point of Contact below prior to this deadline. Quote Due Date: Friday, August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Quotes received after this deadline will be considered late and may not be evaluated.
BASIS FOR AWARD The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the RFQ, represents the BEST VALUE to the Government, considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price (as detailed in the accompanying "Evaluation Criteria" document).
POINT OF CONTACT (POC) All quotes, questions, and correspondence regarding this RFQ must be submitted via email to:
Brian Williams, Contracting Specialist Email: brian.williams132.civ@army.mil