DANTES Military Training Evaluation Program
The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) has awarded a contract (H9821025E010) to the American Council on Education on May 30, 2025, for the DANTES Military Training Evaluation Program. The contract encompasses 11 primary Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and 44 additional option CLINs across four option periods, with a total awarded value of $25,967,349.48. While specific details about the exact nature of the military training evaluation services are not fully elaborated in the award notice, the comprehensive structure of the contract with multiple CLINs suggests a robust, multi-year program designed to assess and improve military training methodologies and outcomes.
H9821025RE002 Defense Human Resources Activity
5/30/25, 5:03 PM DANTES Military Training Evaluation Program
The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) Acquisition Management Directorate intends to solicit a single award contract for the Military Training Evaluation Program (MTEP) through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). The primary objective is to improve the Defense Department's ability to evaluate and document college-level learning gained by service members through military training and experiences. The contractor will be expected to provide an evaluation methodology, personnel, management, materials, and technology infrastructure to validate and communicate service members' learning outcomes. Specifically, the contract aims to cultivate service members' competitiveness, improve learning documentation, measure outcome impacts, and expand data exchanges. The solicitation will be a full and open competition utilizing FAR Parts 12 and 15, with the anticipated issuance date in mid-January 2025 and proposal due date in mid-February 2025.
The contract is not set aside for any specific category of business and is classified under NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services) with a size standard of $24.0M. The period of performance includes a 10-month base period from 1 June 2025 through 31 March 2026, with four potential twelve-month option periods that could extend the contract through 31 March 2030. Key numerical targets include doubling outcome impacts by 2029 and expanding documented transfer decisions by 20%. The contractor will be expected to produce evaluation formats with a seal emphasizing their status as a leader in higher education and a trusted authority in the credit for prior learning ecosystem. Points of contact for this procurement are Jada Weaver, Contract Specialist, and Charles M. Carnley, Contracting Officer, who can be reached via their provided government email addresses.
H9821025RE002 Defense Human Resources Activity
12/19/24, 9:04 AM DANTES Military Training Evaluation Program
The Defense Human Resources Activity is seeking a contractor to provide the DANTES Military Training Evaluation Program (MTEP), which involves evaluating and validating military training courses and occupational experiences to generate college credit recommendations. The primary objectives include conducting comprehensive course reviews, maintaining educational experience guides, processing military transcripts, and supporting data exchanges with academic institutions. The solicitation will use a best value/trade-off acquisition method with four primary evaluation factors: Technical Capability (most important), Past Performance, Small Business Participation Plan, and Price. Proposals are due by March 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with electronic submission required to the Contract Specialist Jada Weaver and Contracting Officer Mike Carnley. The technical evaluation will assess factors such as technical approach, evaluation methodology, management and staffing approach, data management plan, transition plan, and community/stakeholder engagement.
The contract is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with a small business participation goal of 30% of total contract value and a 3% goal for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. The performance period spans five years, including a 10-month base period from June 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and four 12-month option periods through March 31, 2030. Key numerical requirements include evaluating 225-285 courses annually, conducting 8-11 occupational reviews, and performing 5-10 community reviews per year, with additional specific requirements for US Coast Guard courses. The primary place of performance will be DANTES facilities in Pensacola, FL, with travel required to various military training locations. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the solicitation requires contractors to have evaluators with at least five years of postsecondary teaching experience and the capability to manage complex data systems and facilitate academic credit translations for military training experiences.
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