Education/Training- Scientific/Management

Code U004
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Human Capital
Spend Category Level 2
Specialized educational services
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PSC Code U004 encompasses education and training services with a specific focus on scientific and management disciplines. These services typically involve professional development, leadership training, skill enhancement, and specialized knowledge transfer across various federal government agencies. The training programs range from technical skill development to strategic leadership coaching, covering domains such as healthcare, research, forensics, and organizational management.

Recent federal contract awards under this PSC code demonstrate significant diversity in training services. Contract values range from $12,500 to $1.8 million, with typical durations spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include universities, professional training organizations, and specialized consulting firms like Management Concepts, Inc., PR Strategists LLC, and The Arbinger Institute. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense emerge as prominent funding agencies. Most awards utilize firm fixed-price contracts, with approximately 70% of awards having no specific small business set-aside designation. Performance locations are predominantly distributed across multiple U.S. states, with significant concentrations in California, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Federal contract opportunities in this PSC category reflect a continued demand for specialized training and consultation services. Recent solicitations include market research for diabetes prevention programs, investigation and analysis training for Mexican criminal investigators, and consultation services for primary care expert evaluations. Key agencies posting opportunities include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of State, and Department of Agriculture. The opportunities consistently emphasize requirements for experienced instructors, subject matter experts, and professionals capable of delivering targeted, high-quality training across various disciplines. Most opportunities are structured as indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts with base years and multiple option periods, indicating an ongoing need for flexible, adaptable training solutions.

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