SAM #W56ZLW26Q0020

Army Solicitation for Accredited Education in Additive Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Edge Coding, and UAS Management

This opportunity from the U.S. Army III Armored Corps seeks an accredited academic institution to deliver education and curriculum development in four emergent technology disciplines for Soldiers. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, III Armored Corps (IIIAC), Mission Installation Contracting Command, 418th Contracting Support Brigade - Scope of Work: - Accredited academic instruction and curriculum development for: - Additive Manufacturing (AM) - Data Analytics - Edge Coding - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Management and Operations - Contractor must provide: - All personnel, qualified instructors, and faculty - Curriculum, course materials, and software access - Facilities, laboratory resources, and equipment (including computers) - Delivery of instruction both remotely and on-site (primarily near Fort Hood, TX) - Compliance with government security and quality standards - Products/Services Requested: - Curriculum development and academic instruction for each discipline - Part numbers: 0001–0004 (curriculum), 0005–0008, 1001–1004, 2001–2004 (instruction, base and option periods) - AMDR certificate program: five courses, six weeks, using polymer and metal AM systems comparable to Stratasys Origin Two, F370CR, and Xact Metal XM200g; software like SolidWorks and Mastercam - Data Analytics: up to four cohorts/year, up to 100 students/cohort, ten weeks, Army Vantage platform, Army-issued computers - Edge Coding: ten-week beginner program, Python, HTML, CSS, Java, culminating in a multi-page website - UAS Management: ten-week program, live flight testing at Fort Hood, UAS fundamentals, aviation management, flight test engineering - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Accredited curricula and train-the-trainer outcomes - Lab capabilities and live flight training for UAS - Use of government-furnished equipment for AM instruction - Task orders for individual cohorts and program iterations - Firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract with guaranteed minimum ($9,000) and maximum ceiling TBD - Performance not required beyond September 9, 2029 - OEMs Mentioned: - Stratasys (Origin Two, F370CR) - Xact Metal (XM200g) - SolidWorks (software) - Mastercam (software) - Potential Competitors: - Universities and technical colleges with accredited STEM programs - Commercial training providers specializing in AM, data analytics, coding, and UAS - OEMs with training divisions (e.g., Stratasys, Xact Metal) - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period, 12-month option period, 6-month extension; task orders may extend performance through March 2030 - Estimated Contract Value: - Minimum $9,000; maximum ceiling TBD (likely $500,000–$2,000,000 based on scope and cohort sizes)

Product Line Items: - Curriculum development and academic instruction for each discipline (see detailed list below) - AMDR certificate program using AM systems and software - Data Analytics, Edge Coding, UAS Management programs

Service Line Items: - Accredited academic instruction services for all four disciplines - Curriculum development for each program - Delivery of instruction (remote/on-site, including live flight training and lab work)

Technical Accessibility: - Programs are designed for both beginners and advanced learners - Instruction includes hands-on training, software access, and practical projects - UAS and AM programs require specialized equipment and facilities - Data Analytics leverages Army Vantage and government-issued computers

Attachments Reference: - CLIN Pricing_W56ZLW26Q0020.xlsx - Combined Synopsis Solicitation_W56ZLW26Q0020.pdf - PWS_ W56ZLW26Q0020.pdf

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This is a non-personal services Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide accredited academic instruction to III Armored Corps (IIIAC) Soldiers in four (4) emergent technology disciplines: Additive Manufacturing (AM), Data Analytics, Edge Coding, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Management and Operations. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, faculty, curriculum, facilities, course materials, software and software access, equipment (to include computers), laboratory resources, and services necessary to execute the programs of study described in. Performance Work Statement (PWS). Individual cohorts and program iterations shall be ordered by the Government through the issuance of task orders in accordance with Part 5 and the ordering procedures established herein. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

Disclaimer: 

All supporting documents are incorporated into the combined synopsis/solicitation. Offerors are advised to review all documents in their entirety prior to submission of questions or quotes. Failure to review all solicitation documents does not relieve the offeror of responsibility for complying with solicitation requirements.

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