Education/Training- Information Technology/Telecommunications Training

PSC Category U012-P (Education/Training- Information Technology/Telecommunications Training) encompasses professional training services focused on information technology, telecommunications, and related technological domains. These services include instructor-led courses, virtual training, certification preparation, software licensing, digital learning platforms, and specialized technical education programs. The training offerings target various skill levels and professional roles within federal government agencies, ranging from foundational technical skills to advanced cybersecurity and specialized system management capabilities.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a diverse range of training services with contract values typically ranging from $10,000 to $3,000,000 and performance periods spanning 9-36 months. Key agencies procuring these services include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, and Department of Homeland Security. Frequently awarded entities include Phoenix Technology Solutions, SANS Institute, Skillsoft, and Esri. Most awards utilize firm-fixed-price contracts, with set-aside designations predominantly favoring small businesses, women-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Performance locations are predominantly located in major metropolitan areas across the United States, with significant concentrations in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this category seek specialized training services including cybersecurity certification courses, VoIP telecommunications training, artificial intelligence education, virtual simulation software licenses, and technical skills development programs. Agencies like the Air Force, Department of State, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Department of the Navy are actively soliciting training services. Most opportunities require comprehensive training packages that include instructor-led courses, digital learning platforms, certification exam preparation, and hands-on technical experiences. The opportunities demonstrate a strong emphasis on emerging technologies such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, network management, and advanced telecommunications systems, reflecting the federal government's ongoing commitment to workforce technological skill development.