Solicitation - M0068126Q0089.pdf

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Self-Paced Military/Leadership AI Training

Product Service Code: U012

M0068126Q0089

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Self-Paced Military/Leadership AI Training - 12-Month Subscription for Up to 100 Personnel. Includes administrative oversight, user progress tracking, and TPOC dashboard access in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR SELF-PACED MILITARY/LEADERSHIP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TRAINING SUBSCRIPTION

1.0 INTRODUCTION & PROJECT TITLE

The Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) / Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) G-6 requires a one-year, subscription-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) workforce development and training service.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The increasing demand for AI competencies across the MAGTFTC/MCAGCC workforce is critical to support digital modernization, cyber workforce development, data-driven decision-making, process automation, Zero Trust implementation, Enterprise Mobility Support Services (EMSS) compliance activities, and the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies supporting installation and operational missions.

Existing command resources do not provide a structured, scalable, or comprehensive AI training capability. While publicly available resources and government-sponsored training exist, they lack the standardized curriculum, administrative oversight, user tracking, and practical, hands-on instruction necessary to support command-wide workforce development objectives.

3.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide a one-year, online, self-paced subscription for Artificial Intelligence (AI) training services for up to one hundred (100) personnel. The training must offer structured, mission-aligned instruction tailored for Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Government environments.

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (TASKS)

The Contractor shall deliver an online training platform that meets the following requirements:

4.1 Curriculum & Subject Matter Areas

The platform must provide comprehensive instruction in:

AI Literacy: Foundational concepts of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and neural networks.

Generative AI: Core methodologies, applications, capabilities, and limitations.

Prompt Engineering: Practical techniques for crafting effective prompts within DoD contexts.

Workflow Automation: Leveraging AI tools to automate routine administrative and operational tasks.

Data Analysis: Using AI to analyze, interpret, and clean large datasets.

Practical Application: Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies designed specifically for defense, tactical, and federal government use cases.

4.2 Platform Capabilities & Administrative Oversight

The subscription service must include:

On-Demand Access: 24/7 self-paced access to all course materials, video lectures, and practical exercises.

Structured Learning Paths: Pre-defined courses of study tailored for different experience levels (e.g., beginner to advanced).

Progress Tracking & Reporting: An administrative dashboard or mechanism for command leadership to track user registration, progress, course completions, and overall proficiency.

Curriculum Updates: Regular updates to course content at no additional cost to ensure training remains current with rapidly evolving AI technologies.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall deliver the following items:

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Description Format / Delivery Method

Frequency / Due Date

DEL-01 User Subscription Access Access credentials for up to 100 personnel.

Digital / Email Activation

Within 5 business days of contract award

DEL-02 Administrative Dashboard / Reporting Access Credentials for designated G-6 oversight personnel.

Digital / Online Portal

Concurrent with user access

DEL-03 Monthly Completion & Progress Reports Detailed metric reports showing student engagement, courses started/completed, and test scores.

Excel / PDF via Email to TPOC

Monthly, by the 5th business day of the following month

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP)

The period of performance shall be for a base period of twelve (12) months.

September 11th 2026-September 10th 2027

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Performance will be remote. The Contractor shall host and maintain the online training platform. Government personnel will access the training platform from their respective duty stations, primarily at .MAGTFTC G-6, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All training content and platform interactions shall be at the level.UNCLASSIFIED The Contractor's platform must be accessible via standard Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) / Non-Classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) workstations without requiring specialized, unauthorized software installations.

Requirements The Regional Contracting Office (RCO) is soliciting a requirement for a one-year, subscription-based commercial Artificial Intelligence (AI) workforce development and training service.

Quantity/Scope: Firm-Fixed-Price subscription providing on-demand, self-paced online training access for up to 100 personnel assigned to MAGTFTC/MCAGCC.

Core Curriculum Requirements: The platform must deliver structured training modules in AI literacy, generative AI, prompt engineering, workflow automation, data analysis, and the practical application of AI technologies specifically tailored within Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Government environments.

Technical/Performance Requirements: The contractor must provide structured learning paths, on-demand course access, administrative oversight capabilities including user progress tracking, completion reporting, and direct administrative dashboard access for the commands Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

Delivery/Period of Performance: The service is a 12-month (annual) subscription. User credentials and administrative dashboard access must be provisioned electronically within 48 hours of award.

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Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as Electronic invoicing.

authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice WAWF training.

Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer WAWF methods of document submission.

Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports WAWF payment instructions.

in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in Document routing.

WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC ____

Issue By DoDAAC ____

Admin DoDAAC ____

Inspect By DoDAAC ____

Ship To Code ____

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC ____

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in Payment request.

accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

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Addendum to 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders — Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Addendum to Contract Clauses

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

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Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Apr 2026

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

Apr 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

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Variation Effective Date

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. Jan 2023 252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services. Jan 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Tailored) (Feb 1998)

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov

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DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.237-7023 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services. (Oct 2010)

CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES (OCT 2010)

(a . As used in this clause- ) Definitions

(1) "Essential contractor service" means a service provided by a firm or individual under contract to DoD to support mission-essential functions, such as support of vital systems, including ships owned, leased, or operated in support of military missions or roles at sea; associated support activities, including installation, garrison, and base support services; and similar services provided to foreign military sales customers under the Security Assistance Program. Services are essential if the effectiveness of defense systems or operations has the potential to be seriously impaired by the interruption of these services, as determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent.

(2) "Mission-essential functions" means those organizational activities that must be performed under all circumstances to achieve DoD component missions or responsibilities, as determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent. Failure to perform or sustain these functions would significantly affect DoD's ability to provide vital services or exercise authority, direction, and control.

(b) The Government has identified all or a portion of the contractor services performed under this contract as essential contractor services in support of mission essential functions. These services are listed in attachment , Mission-Essential Contractor Services, dated .____ ____

(c)(1) The Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan submitted by the Contractor, is incorporated in this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall maintain and update its plan as necessary. The Contractor shall provide all plan updates to the Contracting Officer for approval.

(3) As directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall participate in training events, exercises, and drills associated with Government efforts to test the effectiveness of continuity of operations procedures and practices.

(d)(1) Notwithstanding any other clause of this contract, the contractor shall be responsible to perform those services identified as essential contractor services during crisis situations (as directed by the Contracting Officer), in accordance with its Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan.

(2) In the event the Contractor anticipates not being able to perform any of the essential contractor services identified in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section during a crisis situation, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or other designated representative as expeditiously as possible and use its best efforts to cooperate with the Government in the Government's efforts to maintain the continuity of operations.

(e) The Government reserves the right in such crisis situations to use Federal employees, military personnel or contract support from other contractors, or to enter into new contracts for essential contractor services.

(f) . The Contractor shall segregate and separately identify all costs incurred in continuing performance of essential services in a crisis Changes situation. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of an increase or decrease in costs within ninety days after continued performance has been directed by the Contracting Officer, or within any additional period that the Contracting Officer approves in writing, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract. The Contractor's notice shall include the Contractor's proposal for an equitable adjustment and any data supporting the increase or decrease in the form prescribed by the Contracting Officer. The parties shall negotiate an equitable price adjustment to the contract price, delivery schedule, or both as soon as is practicable after receipt of the Contractor's proposal.

(g) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (g), in subcontracts for the essential services.

(End of clause)

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

Solicitation Provisions

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Mar 2023 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

(May 2021)

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument."

(a) . "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or Definitions essential component," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) . Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from Prohibition procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) . The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at for Procedures https://www.sam.gov entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) . If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at Representation 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it will will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) . If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications Disclosures equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

(2) An explanation of the proposed use of covered defense telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition referenced in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS--ADDENDUM

Offers shall be complete, include a Cover Sheet, & Teaming Arrangement/Joint Venture Documentation (If Applicable) and be organized into the following parts: , at a minimum, offers must include the Volume I - Price Quote Volume II - Technical Quote, following to be eligible for award:

1. Cover Sheet with the following information:

1.1 Time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers: 04 September, 2026, 09:00 A.M. PT.

2.1 Company name;

2.2 Company address and remit to address if different than mailing address;

2.3 Company telephone number;

2.4 Company e-mail address;

2.5 Company point of contact(s);

2.6 SAM registration expiration date;

3.1 CAGE code;

3.2 DUNS number;

4.1 ;Registration confirmation for NAICS code 811210

4.2 Acknowledge Solicitation Amendments if any;

2. Volume I: Price Quote and any discount terms with the following information:

Submit the Standard Form (SF) 1449, with blocks 12, 17a and b, and 30a through c completed with an original, authorized signature and the Contract Clauses section filled-in;

Offerors shall submit pricing on the CLINS/Schedule of the SF1449 solicitation

Submit a copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b)(2) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); and

Submit all pages of each solicitation amendment(s) (SF 30) with the original solicitation documents, signed by the same official authorized to sign the SF 1449.

Pricing shall annotate the unit price under each CLIN respectively. The annotated unit price multiplied by the quantity shall equal the total amount for each CLIN. Quoted unit pricing shall be stated in no more than 2 decimal places. Any price quote containing unit pricing exceeding two (2) decimal places will be deemed an incomplete submission.

Quoters shall provide prices in accordance with the CLIN structure for basic requirements (basic award) and all options.

3. Volume II: Technical Quotes shall include the following three (3) parts: (1) Technical Approach, (2) Transition Plan, and (3) Quality Assurance Plan. Submit your technical proposal with the following information.

3.1 Part 1: Technical Approach

3.1.1 Include a narrative on how offeror plans to meet the performance objectives and submit the deliverables required by the PWS.

4. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors; failure to meet a requirement of the solicitation may result in a quote being deemed non-responsive and excluded from consideration for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale;

5. Documents submitted in response to this solicitation must be fully responsive to and consistent with:

5.1 Requirements of this solicitation, Government standards and regulations;

5.2 Evaluation Factors for Award;

6. All questions must be submitted by 01 September, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT.

7. All Quotes are to be submitted with Times New Roman font, with a 10 point font size, 1 inch margin.

8. Each submitted quote shall not exceed forty (40) pages in addition to the required signed copy of the SF1449 and all applicable SF30 amendments. The Government evaluate any pages in excess of the page limitation, starting with page 41 will not or starting with page three of a resume. The following items count against the total volume page count: one (1) page shall not cover sheet, one (1) page cover letter, one (1) page for a table of contents.

All of the time and date references for receipt of offers in this addendum shall be superseded by any subsequent solicitation amendments that extend the time and date for receipt of offers.

The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all depending on the quality of the quotes submitted and availability of funds for the requirement. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a single contract without requesting or accepting revised quotes. Therefore, the offerors will be advised that their initial offer should contain the most favorable terms and reflect its best possible performance potential. The Government does reserve the right to clarify aspects of the quotes and hold discussions.

All quotes are to be submitted electronically as a PDF document to randy.zielinski@usmc.mil or may be hand-carried or delivered to:

Randy Zielinski MAGTFTC/MCAGCC

Regional Contracting Office

Building 1102, Door 21 Twentynine Palms, CA 92278

Due to data processing procedures within the DoD Network, please submit all electronic attachments in PDF Format only. FAXED Quotes WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

For quotes delivered by hand, offerors are advised that entry to the installation is restricted, and offerors are directed to familiarize themselves with the entry control location and process. Entry processing time is unpredictable and can be lengthy. The addressee indicated above may be able to facilitate entry processing, but is not required to do so, and inability to gain access shall not excuse late delivery.

If Quotes are submitted in different formats requiring different delivery methods, the proposal of record shall be the last complete version received prior to the deadline.

For email Quotes, the Government office designated for receipt of the proposal is the email inbox of the addressee indicated above.

Notwithstanding the provisions at FAR 52.212-1(f) or FAR 52.215-1(c)(3), delivery is not accomplished until the addressee can open the email; delivery to a server or an email inbox on a server is not considered delivery to the designated Government office and the quotation is not under the Government's control until the addressee can open the email. The email shall not be considered to be delivered unless the entire content of the email and all attachments can be read by the addressee indicated above. Receipt of an electronic acknowledgment from the addressee establishes that a record was received but does not establish that the content sent corresponds to the content received. Email attachments are limited to no more than 25MB. Offerors are specifically warned that email may be subjected to spam filters or attachment stripping.

All transmissions must clearly state the solicitation number and the name of the contracting officer on the first page to ensure proper receipt.

Attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1(f), concerning late submissions. Offerors are responsible for allowing adequate time for transmission to be completed. The offeror bears the risk of non-receipt of transmissions, and should ensure that all pages of the

M0068126Q0089 mailto:randy.zielinski@usmc.mil proposal (and any authorized modifications) have been received by the designated office before the deadline indicated. Pages of a transmission that arrive after the deadline will not be considered.

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Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Addendum to Evaluation - Commercial Product and Commercial Services

52.212-2 ADDENDUM

Evaluation-Commercial Items (Services)

(a) This is a simplified acquisition in which the competing quotes will be evaluated using the factors identified in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services and this Addendum, in accordance with FAR 12.203 and the process below. The Government expects to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for a 12 month subscription for AI training services., with the option to extend services up to six months pursuant to FAR 52.217-8. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a single contract without discussions. Therefore, the quoter's initial quote should contain their most favorable terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions or clarify aspects of the quotes if determined to be in the Government's best interest, or to make no award at all.

(b) Evaluation Factors and Relative Importance

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1: Technical Capability Factor 2: Price

Technical Capability, when evaluated, is approximately equal to price. The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes. This best value trade-off approach allows the Government to select a technically superior quote if the qualitative benefits of the training platform (such as curriculum depth or superior tracking features) justify paying a minor price premium.

Failure to address any part of the technical factor due to a lack of detailed information in the quote may be assessed as a significant weakness, a deficiency, or may render the quote unawardable.

EVALUATION FACTOR 1: .Technical Capability

The Quoter shall submit a detailed technical narrative demonstrating their ability to accomplish the deliverables as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Specifically, the technical quote must demonstrate:

Curriculum Alignment: A comprehensive, commercial, self-paced curriculum addressing all required areas of instruction (AI literacy, generative AI, prompt engineering, workflow automation, and data analysis) optimized for Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Government environments.

2.

3.

Administrative Oversight:The functionality of the administrative dashboard, including the capability for the G-6 Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to track user progress, monitor completion rates, and receive monthly reports.

Delivery and Provisioning: A plan demonstrating the capability to electronically provision all 100 user licenses and TPOC administrative credentials within 48 hours of contract award.

The Technical Capability factor will be evaluated using the following combined technical/risk adjectival ratings:

Combined Technical/Risk Rating Table

ADJECT

IVAL

RATING

DESCRIPTION

OUTSTA

NDING

Quotation demonstrates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths and/or at least one significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

GOOD

Quotation indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength or significant strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

ACCEPT

ABLE

Quotation meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

MARGI

NAL

Quotation has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

UNACC

EPTABL

E

Quotation does not meet requirements of the solicitation and, thus, contains one or more deficiencies and is unawardable, and/or risk of performance is unacceptably high.

Definitions Applicable to Combined Technical/Risk Ratings

TER

M

DESCRIPTION

RISK

The potential for unsuccessful contract performance.

The consideration of risk assesses the degree to which a quoter's proposed approach to achieving the technical factor or subfactor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

SIGNI

FICA

NT ST

RENG

TH

An aspect of a quotation with appreciable merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the considerable advantage of the

Government during contract performance.

STRE

NGTH

An aspect of a quotation with merit or will exceed specified performance or capability requirements to the advantage of the Government during contract performance.

WEAK

NESS

A flaw in the quote that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

SIGNI

FICA

NT W

EAKN

ESS

A flaw that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

UNCE

RTAI

NTY

Any aspect of a non-price factor quotation for which the intent of the quoter is unclear (e.g., more than one way to interpret the offer or inconsistencies in the quote indicating that there may have been an error, omission, or mistake).

EXCE

SSES

Elements of the proposal that have exceeded mandatory minimums (in ways that are not integral to the requirement) whose removal and corresponding price decrease may make an offeror's proposal more competitive.

EVALUATION FACTOR 2: Price. In order to be considered for an award, the price must be determined to be fair and reasonable, and balanced (or if unbalanced pricing exists that it does not pose an unacceptable risk to the government) using one or more techniques set forth in FAR 13.106-3(a).

(End of provision addendum)

Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Addendum to Solicitation Provisions

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.

Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Tailored) (Feb 1998)

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services. (Oct 2010)

NOTICE OF CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES (OCT 2010)

(a . "Essential contractor service"and "mission-essential functions" have the meanings given in the clause at 252.237-7023, ) Definitions Continuation of Essential Contractor Services, in this solicitation.

(b) The offeror shall provide with its offer a written plan describing how it will continue to perform the essential contractor services listed in attachment , Mission Essential Contractor Services, dated , during periods of crisis. The offeror shall-____ ____

(1) Identify provisions made for the acquisition of essential personnel and resources, if necessary, for continuity of operations for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed;

(2) Address in the plan, at a minimum-

(i) Challenges associated with maintaining essential contractor services during an extended event, such as a pandemic that occurs in repeated waves;

(ii) The time lapse associated with the initiation of the acquisition of essential personnel and resources and their actual availability on site;

(iii) The components, processes, and requirements for the identification, training, and preparedness of personnel who are capable of relocating to alternate facilities or performing work from home;

(iv) Any established alert and notification procedures for mobilizing identified "essential contractor service" personnel; and

(v) The approach for communicating expectations to contractor employees regarding their roles and responsibilities during a crisis.

(End of provision)

252.239-7009 Representation of Use of Cloud Computing. (Sep 2015)

REPRESENTATION OF USE OF CLOUD COMPUTING (SEP 2015)

(a) . "Cloud computing," as used in this provision, means a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to Definition a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. This includes other commercial terms, such as on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. It also includes commercial offerings for software-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service, and platform-as-a-service.

(b) The Offeror shall indicate by checking the appropriate blank in paragraph (c) of this provision whether the use of cloud computing is anticipated under the resultant contract.

(c) . The Offeror represents that it- Representation

Does anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation.

Does not anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

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Randy Zielinski, Email: randy.zielinski@usmc.mil Telephone: 760-830-5336