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This document is an Attachment 2 containing Answers to a Request for Information (RFI) for the Instructor, Training and Development III (ITSD3) contract for TRADOC/U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM)/SCoE. The RFI seeks market research and industry feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for training and instructor support services, with responses due by April 15, 2025. Key details include an estimated award date of October 2026, potential task orders by Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), and possible variations in contract duration and staffing requirements. The previous acquisition resulted in one 8(a) and four SDVOSB multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (MAIDIQ) contracts, and the government indicates it will follow all statutory and regulatory requirements regarding small business set-asides and contract awards.

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Instructor, Training and Development III for TRADOC / U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM)/SCoE

SAM.gov Notice ID W911S025RITSD

Attachment 2 – Answers

General Response to all Questions

This Notice is for market research and informational purposes only. There is no guarantee that any final PWS, RFQ/RFP, or award, etc., will issue. Any information provided herein is tentative and for purposes of this RFI only. Please see the Disclaimer to this Notice.

Question 1

Please clarify how many suites will be awarded (e.g., SDVOSB, SB, etc.) as well as the number of awards anticipated within each suite.

Answer: That information is not available. The prior acquisition resulted in one 8(a) SAIDIQ and 4 SDVOSB MAIDIQs.

Question 2

Please provide the anticipated timeline for releasing the final approved PWS for industry's review.

Answer: That information is not available. You may use October 2026 as an estimated award date for purposes of this RFI.

Question 3

Appendix D of the draft PWS lists all of the MOS’s, which is quite a few potential courses.

Please clarify whether TO’s will be issued by MOS or training requirements.

Answer: MOS.

Question 4

Will this effort be LPTA or Best Value?

Answer: That information is not available. We encourage feedback with specific information as to what trade-off criteria, if any, would make your company more competitive and interested in a potential RFQ/RFP. Please note that the two primary evaluation methods are LPTA and Trade-off. Best Value is a continuum between the two. See FAR 15.101.

Question 5

Please clarify the anticipated amount of travel for MTT's.

Answer: That information is not available. This would be determined at the task order level.

Question 6

Can the Government provide any historical workload data based on LCATs across the components of the SCoE?

Answer: That information is not available. This would be determined at the task order level.

Question 7

Do any task orders require less than 12 months of continuous service, or less than full time equivalent employees?

Answer: Yes to less than 12 months of continuous service. Possibly to less than full time equivalent employees.

Question 8

Would the government consider a proposal from a bidder that requires FCL sponsorship, given the company leadership (CEO and Owner) already holds the required clearance.

Answer: All base contracts will have contractors with FCL requirements (DD 254) prior to award of contracts, both Prime and Subcontractors.

Question 9

In accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b), will the Government consider setting aside the ITSD3 requirement for small businesses based on demonstrated capability from the small business community?

Answer: The Government will follow all statutory and regulatory requirements.

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