PWS for PMP Course.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE

MARINE CORPS FORCES COMMAND

1. Background: A significant portion of the Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) staff is engaged in program and project management as part of their duties and responsibilities thus MARFORCOM requires the delivery of a Project Management Professional (PMP) exam prep training course to support professional development and enhance staff’s skill sets.

2. Scope of Work: Provide an in-person, instructor-led PMP Certification training that meets the current Project Management Institute (PMI) standards to (25) students. The course must comply with the mandated (35) hours of training and include all study materials, practice exams, and test for certification.

3. Deliverables: The contractor will provide certification training during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025; with an estimated beginning date no earlier than March 3, 2025, and a course completion date no later than May 2, 2025.

3.1 The contractor shall deliver the following PMP Certification training program deliverables: 1. Training Schedule: A finalized schedule of one live, instructor-led training classroom session, will be submitted with contractor's proposal.

· Typical working hours are 0900 – 1700 Eastern Time Zone (EST)

3.2 Study Materials: Digital distribution of all necessary PMP study materials, including textbooks, course guides, and relevant references, to all 25 participants at least 15 days prior to the start of the training session.

3.3 Practice Exams: Provision of at least two full-length practice exams for participants, delivered digitally, with detailed feedback to simulate the PMP certification exam environment. The first practice exam shall be available midway through the training program, and the second within five days of training completion.

3.4 Attendance Report: A comprehensive report tracking participant attendance for all sessions, delivered no later than five business days after the session's conclusion.

3.5 Training Completion Certificates: Issuance of certificates verifying completion of the 35- hour PMP training requirement for all participants who meet attendance and participation standards, provided within 10 business days after the final session.

3.6 PMP Certification Exam Coordination: Coordination and scheduling for the PMP certification exam for all participants, including instructions on registration and any necessary voucher codes, with confirmation provided no later than 10 business days post-training.

3.7 Final Training Report: A detailed report summarizing the training outcomes, including participant performance in practice exams, overall feedback from participants, and recommendations for future training improvements. This report should be submitted no later than 30 days after the completion of the second session. These deliverables shall ensure that all participants are fully prepared for the PMP certification exam and have access to all resources needed for successful completion.

5. Location, Building Access, and Performance Schedule: The training will be conducted in-person, aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (1775 Forrestal Drive Norfolk, VA 23551)

6. Travel: The contractor’s RFQ shall include all travel and lodging costs.

7. Government Furnished Property: The government will provide a furnished classroom space and projector.

8. Proposed CLIN structure:

CLIN 0001: Thirty-five hour live, in-person course with all materials CLIN 0002: Exam prep and fee CLIN 0003: Travel