Advanced Manufacturing Training

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Bliss, Texas, is soliciting proposals for Advanced Manufacturing Training services for the 1st Armored Division under solicitation number W911SG26QA026. The contractor must provide comprehensive instruction in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing technologies, and hands-on training on equipment including 3D printers, CNC machines, and nondestructive testing systems. The training will be delivered in six recurring sessions over a 12-month performance period (April 27, 2026 – April 26, 2027), with each session lasting 6 to 8 weeks and accommodating 8-10 students per class. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price based on five criteria: price reasonableness and realism, technical acceptability regarding brand name printer capability, educational qualifications, equipment experience, and teaching experience. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 MST, and proposals must be submitted electronically in three volumes by April 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM MST.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with a $16.5 million size standard under NAICS code 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). The estimated contract value is approximately $450,000, awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with performance at Fort Bliss, Texas, where three training sessions will be conducted on-post using government-furnished equipment and three sessions will be delivered at contractor-provided facilities within a 15-mile radius of Fort Bliss. Contractor personnel must hold a minimum Associate's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Materials, or Computer Science, plus three years of experience operating 3D printers and relevant software. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, and facilities for off-post training, while the government will furnish printer equipment, materials, and personal protective equipment for on-base instruction. A 72-hour phase-in period will occur immediately upon contract award to verify the contractor's readiness to commence training operations.