Sources Sought Notice and Questionnaire.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice that is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation in accordance with (IAW) Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 52.210-1. This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach.

This notice is open for responses from both small and other than small businesses, and responses will be utilized to determine if this requirement, or a portion of this requirement, can be set-aside for small businesses in accordance with IAW RFO 19.5, Small Business Total Set-Asides, Partial Set-Asides, and Reserves. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested companies and responses will not be returned.

CONTRACT INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center (CEHNC) in Huntsville, Alabama anticipates awarding a contract for a Fuels Maintenance and Service Representatives (FMSR) Training Program. CEHNC, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District (CENAU) and the Defense Logistics Agency-Energy (DLA-E) on efforts related to the development and delivery of training for FMSRs. The purpose of this acquisition is to establish a comprehensive training and curriculum development program to equip FMSRs to sustain fuel systems across all branches of service world-wide. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) is U008 – Education/Training – Training/Curriculum Development. The anticipated period of performance is a base year and four 12-month option periods.

PROJECT INFORMATION: The Contractor will develop and deliver a training program that equips FMSRs with a thorough understanding of their responsibilities, processes, and quality standards. The training will be delivered through virtual platforms and in different time zones on a global scale. The Contractor will ensure all work performed under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) complies with applicable regulations and directives. They must also ensure that the work aligns with mission support requirements tendered to the Government, adhering to the specified standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity as outlined in this PWS. The goal is to create training courses that are performance-based and results-oriented. The Contractor will determine the most effective and economical methods to meet this PWS, focusing on innovation and best commercial practices. A Volume of Work has been included in this PWS to guide the Contractor in establishing the appropriate labor workforce and category level.

RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format: The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12. The submission will address all questions in the Capabilities Questionnaire listed below and your ability to perform the services stated in the draft Performance Work Statement (Attachment 01 – Performance Work Statement DRAFT(PWS)). Reimbursement for preparation and submission of responses will not be considered.

Computer files must be compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Word. Submit responses via email to: Sharleene.D.Davidson@usace.army.mil and Darcy.a.hackler@usace.army.mil. Submissions shall be received no later than 9AM Central Time on 14 May 2026. NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be reviewed. Please keep your responses concise and submit only one reply. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to the email listed above. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. In addition, the program does not anticipate holding an industry day. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring modifications to this notice. The official solicitation will be posted at a later date.

CAPABILITIES QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Business Name (registered name in SAM.gov): (Insert)

2. Business Address: (Insert)

3. Cage Code: (Insert)

4. UEI Number: (Insert)

5. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

Anticipate 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training.

6. Product Service Code (PSC): Anticipate U008 - Education/Training - Training/Curriculum Development

7. Responsible Point of Contact(s): (Insert name, address, phone number, and email address)

8. Type of Business (Check all that apply):

9. Existing Contract Vehicle(s): Provide the vehicle, the vehicle contract number, and SB status on that vehicle.

10. Our firm will be proposing on this project as a:

Sole Contractor performing 100% of the work with no work being performed by a subcontractor.

Prime Contractor performing at least 50% of the work with subcontractor(s).

Prime Contractor performing at least 50% of the work with the following team member subcontractor(s) (Insert business name, business size, cage code, and work which will be subcontracted); or Joint Venture with (insert business name, business size, and cage code), (See FAR subpart 9.6 Government policy on teaming arrangements, as well as 8(a) Program regulations described in 13 CFR124.513, HUBZone Program regulations described in 13 CFR 126.616, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Program regulations described in FAR 19.1403(c) and 13 CFR 125.15(b).

11. Our firm is/or is not capable of performing at least 25%, but not more than (insert percentage) of the cost of the contract (not including the cost of materials) with its own employees.

12. Has your firm been awarded any Federal contract in the past three years?

Yes No

13. Provide a brief description of the firm’s relevant experience, technical knowledge, and capability in developing training to include remote training of government employees.

14. Provide recent and relevant projects for training of similar scope and complexity, including contract number, customer, period of performance, and a brief description of the work performed.

15. A description of the firm’s capability to perform training, tracking of those trained, and providing certification, in the United States region, the Korea and Japan region, Guam region, Europe Region on separate regional contract arrangements, and/or under a single worldwide contract. Is your firm familiar with the government requirements for Common Access Cards or DBIDS? Do you have the capability to provide training via MS teams?

16. How many instruction times and at what capacity is it based on complexity and value (e.g., size, scope, and dollar value) does your firm have the ability to actively work at one time?

17. How many installations can your firm provide support to OCONUS sites (Please provide the assumed size of projects for your estimate)?

18. Does your company have the technology and capability to complete tasks of remote instruction as required by the PWS?

Yes No

19. Has your company ever been awarded a contract from the USACE HNC Fuels Program to provide fuels MLA preventive and corrective maintenance? If yes, please list contract award number.

Yes No

20. If your firm is currently performing work under the HNC Fuels program, provide the contract number, total value, period of performance, and the period you’re currently performing within (base or option #). Are you the Prime, Sub-to Prime, or working as a Joint Venture?

21. Does your company currently provide instructional training to the Government? If yes, please list contract award number. If yes, please address in your capability statement.

Yes No

22. Please explain your company’s experience as a prime or subcontractor in providing instructional training in accordance with the PWS? (to include when and for whom). If you have held Government Contracts, please provide the scope, dollar value, and a point of contact in your capability statement.

23. What are some potential barriers in the PWS that may be limiting competition for this requirement? (e.g., is the PWS too broad or restrictive) Additionally, are there any barriers that prevent your company from submitting a proposal for this requirement? Please provide rationale with page and section location(s).

24. Any other information the respondent considers relevant to the Government’s assessment of industry capability.

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