Command, Control, Communications University (C3-U) Tactical Communications Course

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Solicitation number
AG00C3U
Agency
Air Combat Command Air Force, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
PSC
U008 Education/Training- Training/Curriculum Development
Place of performance
Moody AFB, Georgia 31699, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Paragraph 1:

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking information from companies capable of developing courseware and conducting instruction for a proposed Tactical Communicators Course, also known as the Command, Control, Communications University (C3-U). This course would be tailored for the Air Force Special Warfare community and cover specialized networks, waveforms, and system requirements. Key requirements include providing a minimum of 2 full-time team members who are USAF Weapons School graduates, maintaining TOP SECRET clearances, developing and updating courseware, and complying with various cybersecurity and security directives. The first class is planned for FY-24 with possible optional classes in FY-25. Responses to this Request for Information are due by June 26, 2024.

Paragraph 2:

This opportunity has no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools) with a size standard of $21.0M. The Government has not provided any information about potential incumbents or current contractors. This is a pre-solicitation notice, so no award value or budget range has been specified. The courseware development and instruction is for an initial class in FY-24 with the possibility of two optional classes in FY-25.

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

***UPDATE 6/17/24*** Attached updated STATEMENT OF WORK

DISCLOSURE:

This RFI is for market research purposes and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense. 

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations.

DESCRIPTION:

Moody Air Force Base is seeking information from companies that are capable of developing courseware and conducting instruction of the developed courseware in small group tryouts (SGTO) for a proposed Tactical Communicators Course, also known as the Command, Control, Communications University (C3-U).  This proposed course would be specifically tailored for the Air Force Special Warfare community of the Active Duty and Air National Guard, and is unique to their specific networks, equipment, waveforms, system requirements, and the tactical employment in various theaters of operation. This course would fill the gap between the current AF Formal course structure, and the advanced C3 equipment being procured and used in theater.  First class to be completed in FY-24, with the possibility of executing two optional classes at the discretion of the USG in FY-25. 

REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, and other requirements specified in the STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this SOW or higher.

The designated NAICS code is 611519, with a size standard of 21.0M.

INFORMATION SOUGHT:

Responses shall reference this Request for Information announcement number, and shall include the following information:

  • Business Name, Point of contact name, email address, and telephone and fax numbers
  • CAGE Code and UEI
  • Capabilities statement
  • Business size and any/all socio-economic category(ies) for the identified NAICS code, including Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business
  • State your company's ability to provide the training at either your own facility, at Moody AFB or if you would be capable of providing training in either location.

Please submit all information to A1C Maria Jimenez (maria.jimenez.5@us.af.mil) no later than 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought. The purpose of this post is seeking sources for market research purposes and no contract or obligation from the government will come of it.

Update #2 ·

***UPDATE 6/17/24*** Attached updated STATEMENT OF WORK

DISCLOSURE:

This RFI is for market research purposes and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense. 

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations.

DESCRIPTION:

Moody Air Force Base is seeking information from companies that are capable of developing courseware and conducting instruction of the developed courseware in small group tryouts (SGTO) for a proposed Tactical Communicators Course, also known as the Command, Control, Communications University (C3-U).  This proposed course would be specifically tailored for the Air Force Special Warfare community of the Active Duty and Air National Guard, and is unique to their specific networks, equipment, waveforms, system requirements, and the tactical employment in various theaters of operation. This course would fill the gap between the current AF Formal course structure, and the advanced C3 equipment being procured and used in theater.  First class to be completed in FY-24, with the possibility of executing two optional classes at the discretion of the USG in FY-25. 

REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, and other requirements specified in the STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this SOW or higher.

The designated NAICS code is 611519, with a size standard of 21.0M.

INFORMATION SOUGHT:

Responses shall reference this Request for Information announcement number, and shall include the following information:

  • Business Name, Point of contact name, email address, and telephone and fax numbers
  • CAGE Code and UEI
  • Capabilities statement
  • Business size and any/all socio-economic category(ies) for the identified NAICS code, including Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business

Please submit all information to A1C Maria Jimenez (maria.jimenez.5@us.af.mil) no later than 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought. The purpose of this post is seeking sources for market research purposes and no contract or obligation from the government will come of it.

Update #1 ·

DISCLOSURE:

This RFI is for market research purposes and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense. 

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations.

DESCRIPTION:

Moody Air Force Base is seeking information from companies that are capable of developing courseware and conducting instruction of the developed courseware in small group tryouts (SGTO) for a proposed Tactical Communicators Course, also known as the Command, Control, Communications University (C3-U).  This proposed course would be specifically tailored for the Air Force Special Warfare community of the Active Duty and Air National Guard, and is unique to their specific networks, equipment, waveforms, system requirements, and the tactical employment in various theaters of operation. This course would fill the gap between the current AF Formal course structure, and the advanced C3 equipment being procured and used in theater.  First class to be completed in FY-24, with the possibility of executing two optional classes at the discretion of the USG in FY-25. 

REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, and other requirements specified in the STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this SOW or higher.

The designated NAICS code is 611519, with a size standard of 21.0M.

INFORMATION SOUGHT:

Responses shall reference this Request for Information announcement number, and shall include the following information:

  • Business Name, Point of contact name, email address, and telephone and fax numbers
  • CAGE Code and UEI
  • Capabilities statement
  • Business size and any/all socio-economic category(ies) for the identified NAICS code, including Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business

Please submit all information to A1C Maria Jimenez (maria.jimenez.5@us.af.mil) no later than 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought. The purpose of this post is seeking sources for market research purposes and no contract or obligation from the government will come of it.

Attachments

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C3-U SOW Ver 2.5 17 Jun 24.pdf PDF
C3-U SOW.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Command, Control, Communications University (C3-U) Tactical Communications Course Award Award Notice
Command, Control, Communications University (C3-U) Tactical Communications Course Latest solicitation Solicitation
Command, Control, Communications University (C3-U) Tactical Communications Course This notice · Original Pre-Solicitation

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