RFI for Virtual Communication Training Platform for First Sergeants.pdf

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the 633rd Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, seeking industry feedback on a virtual communication training platform for Air Force First Sergeants. The project involves developing a cost-effective training solution to enhance communication skills, with requirements including 10 tailored conversation modules, training for 100 USAF learners over nine months (three months development, six months rollout), and alignment with the Air Combat Command's Diamond Care Continuum initiative.

The RFI, identified as RFI-FA4800-25-Q-A131 with NAICS Code 611430, is strictly for market analysis and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested companies are requested to review the draft Statement of Requirement, provide feedback using industry-wide terminology, confirm if a one-week quote preparation period is adequate, and submit any additional relevant considerations. Responses must be submitted electronically by 17 September 2025 to the primary point of contact, Craig Gooden, or secondary contact, Margaret Young, with all costs associated with responding to be borne by the interested parties.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 633D AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS VA

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RFI- FA4800-25-Q-A131

633rd CONTRACTING SQUADRON

Issue Date: 10 September 2025 Response Due Date: 17 September 2025, 1630, Eastern Standard Time (EST)

NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training

Subject: Request for Information (RFI) – Virtual Communication Training Platform for First Sergeants

Description:

The 633rd Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base is requesting feedback from companies or organizations capable of delivering a virtual training platform. This platform should support First Sergeants in enhancing their communication skills with Airmen, colleagues, clients, and other personnel. The project involves training 100 USAF learners over a nine-month period, which includes three months of development and six months of program rollout and execution. The training will feature the creation of 10 tailored conversation modules specific to the USAF. Please refer to Attachment 1—Statement of Requirement—for detailed specifications.

Background:

Air Combat Command (ACC) requires a cost-effective, virtual communication training platform to enhance the conversational competencies of United States Air Force First Sergeants. The platform shall support the Diamond Care Continuum initiative and align with efforts to improve the quality and effectiveness of interpersonal interactions between First Sergeants and Airmen.

General Information:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE

OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(iii) which require conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value less than the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking industry’s input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the requirement described above. No contract awards will be made from this notice, and no solicitation is available on SAM.gov or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. To develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All RFI responses will be used as a whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for procuring a Virtual Communication Training Platform for First Sergeants or similar requirements. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of

Contacts (POC) below, with the subject line “Response to RFI” no later than 17 September 2025.

Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information:

The following are requested from interested companies.

1. Kindly review the draft Statement of Requirement and share your feedback. Please ensure your comments are made using industry-wide terminology and are not company-specific.

2. Please advise whether a one-week period is adequate to prepare and submit a quote.

3. Additionally, please provide any other relevant information or considerations that should be considered to facilitate a comprehensive quote for this potential requirement.

Please submit a written response via email attachment on company letterhead to the points of contact listed below.

Points of Contacts:

Primary POC: Craig Gooden, Contract Specialist Phone: 757-764-4924 Email: craig.gooden@us.af.mil

Secondary POC: Margaret Young, Contracting Officer Phone: 757-225-5668 Email: margaret.young.6@us.af.mil

Contracting Office Address:

633rd CONS/PKA – Langley AFB 14 Burrell St Langley, AFB

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