Marine Corps University (MCU), Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) Distance Professional Military Education (DPME) programs.
The United States Marine Corps is seeking comprehensive support services for the Marine Corps University's Distance Professional Military Education (DPME) programs across seven regional campuses, including locations in Quantico, VA, Camp Lejeune, NC, Camp Pendleton, CA, and international sites like Camp Butler in Okinawa, Japan. The procurement will cover program management, instructional services, administrative support, curriculum development, editorial services, multimedia expertise, instructional technology, engineering services, and student support. Key contract requirements include providing educational support for Command and Staff College, Expeditionary Warfare School, and Enlisted Professional Military Education distance learning programs, with a focus on developing critical thinking and leadership skills. The evaluation will be conducted using a Best Value Tradeoff process, with Technical Approach being the most important factor, followed by Past Performance and Price. An Industry Day is scheduled for March 25, 2025, with mandatory registration by March 20, 2025, and responses to the Request for Information are due by March 21, 2025.
The contract will be a hybrid single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with no specific set-aside designations, and the current incumbent is Davis Defense Group under Seaport NxG task order N67854-21-F-3009. The procurement has a $200 million ceiling value with a 5-year ordering period, using NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services) with a $24 million size standard. Contractors will need a Secret facility clearance, with most work performed at the Secret level, and some positions requiring Top Secret clearance. The solicitation timeline includes a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) expected in mid-May 2025, final RFP in mid-June 2025, with proposals due 45 days after RFP posting and an anticipated award in mid-January 2026. The contract will support up to 16 students per instructor and requires all international students to be English proficient, with the government expecting a 30-day lead time on task order releases and 30-day security clearance processing.
M00264-25-RFI-016 United States Marine Corps
3/5/25, 8:41 PM DDE 2nd Year Instructors (X2) 25-30
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Eustis is seeking two faculty instructors for the Department of Distance Education (DDE) Second Year Studies Program at the United States Army War College. The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR 13.5 for instructors who will support a two-year Distance Education Program involving four online Core Courses, two summer Resident Courses, online elective development, and strategic research requirements. Qualified candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant discipline, have at least three years of faculty instruction experience, and demonstrate proficiency in learning management systems. The evaluation will use a trade-off analysis considering Technical, Past Performance, and Price factors, with Technical and Past Performance weighted more heavily and rated from Unacceptable to Outstanding. Key deadlines include submitting questions by May 28, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. EDT, and quote submissions due by June 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 611310 and a small business size standard of $35,500,000. The contract covers a base period and four option years, running from July 2025 through July 2030, with potential for multiple line items including Second Year Studies Instructor, Resident Courses, Online Electives, Strategic Research Requirements, and Battlefield Staff Rides. Vendors may quote for one or both instructor positions, with the government reserving the right to award multiple contracts to secure the highest quality instructors. The place of performance is the United States Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, with instructors responsible for supporting approximately 18 students per seminar, conducting online discussion forums, providing writing feedback, and preparing Academic Evaluation Reports. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete necessary representations and certifications related to small business status and federal contracting requirements.
W91QF025Q1005 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis
5/16/25, 2:02 PM USACE NWP Leadership Development Program Services
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is seeking professional services from a regionally accredited academic institution to administer a graduate-level Leadership Development Program (LDP) for up to 16 Corps employees annually. The solicitation requires the selected contractor to develop and deliver a comprehensive leadership curriculum spanning three graduate-level courses totaling nine academic credits. Key program components include monthly planning meetings, classroom sessions, a Washington D.C. policy trip, individual leadership assessments, coaching sessions, a mentoring program, and a fall offsite retreat. The evaluation will prioritize technical factors such as institutional accreditation, past performance, and the proposed work plan, with technical considerations being more important than price. Quotes are due by May 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST, and contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov to be considered.
The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be a firm fixed-price service contract with a base period from June 15, 2025, through June 14, 2026, and two optional one-year performance periods that may be exercised at the government's discretion. The place of performance is Portland, Oregon, and the contract will utilize NAICS code 611430 with a small business size standard of $15 million. The program will provide a comprehensive leadership development experience for Corps employees, including curriculum development, leadership assessments, coaching, administrative support, and coordination of various program activities. The contract includes provisions for classroom and venue rentals, meals, transportation, supplies, course materials, and graduation-related costs. Pricing is structured to accommodate a single cohort of up to 16 Corps employees per year, with detailed cost breakdowns covering design hours, material costs, and travel expenses.
W9127N25QA003 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Portland
4/29/25, 1:39 PM DDE 1st Year Instructor 25-30
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Eustis is seeking up to 6 faculty instructors and evaluators for the United States Army War College's Department of Distance Education First Year Studies Program. The contract is for a two-year Distance Education Program involving online instruction, course development, and academic support services. Qualified candidates must possess a master's degree in a national security-related discipline, have prior faculty experience at a senior service college, and demonstrate proficiency in learning management systems. The evaluation will utilize a trade-off analysis with three primary factors: Technical (most heavily weighted), Past Performance, and Price, with technical subfactors including military education, academic credentials, teaching experience, and computer skills. Potential quoters must submit their responses electronically by June 11, 2025, with all questions to be submitted via email by May 28, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. EDT.
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set Aside with a small business size standard of $35,500,000, targeted for the NAICS category of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. The contract will cover multiple line items including First Year Studies Instructor, Resident Courses, Course Developer-Regional Studies, and an optional Battlefield Staff Ride, all priced as firm fixed-price items. The performance period spans from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential option years extending through June 30, 2030. The place of performance is Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, with the contract requiring instructors to facilitate graduate-level academic discourse, provide online instruction, evaluate student forums and assignments, and participate in various faculty meetings and training sessions. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete standard federal contracting representations and certifications.
W91QF025Q1004 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis
5/16/25, 1:39 PM Roleplayer Services
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, Georgia is preparing to solicit Roleplayer Services to support law enforcement training scenarios. The procurement will require contractors to furnish personnel, supervision, management, office equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to execute realistic training exercises. Roleplayers will be expected to participate in approved scenarios that simulate complex law enforcement interactions and training environments. While specific evaluation criteria are not yet detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will likely assess vendors' ability to provide highly qualified personnel capable of delivering authentic, dynamic training experiences. The complete solicitation is anticipated to be posted on sam.gov, though no specific release date is currently specified in the notice.
The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses will be eligible to compete for this opportunity. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 561320 for Temporary Help Services and PSC code U099 for Education/Training services. While exact budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a potentially significant contract value that will cover personnel, management, and operational support. The contract will be executed at the FLETC Glynco Campus, with the primary objective of providing high-fidelity training support through skilled roleplayers who can realistically simulate law enforcement scenarios. The duration and specific quantity of roleplayer services are not explicitly defined in the pre-solicitation notice.
70LGLY25RGLB00001 Department of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
5/8/25, 12:51 PM