DFAS IBM Cognos Training Services

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service intends to solicit instructor-led IBM Cognos training services under a Total Small Business set-aside, with responses to this Sources Sought Notice due by July 31, 2026. This is market research only and does not constitute a binding commitment to issue a solicitation.

The contract covers four primary courses: IBM Cognos Analytics Author Reports Fundamentals (3 days, 6 iterations annually, 72 students), Author Reports Advanced (2 days, 2 iterations, 24 students), Overview of Dashboards (1 day, 1 iteration, 12 students), and Working with Data Modules (1 day, 2 iterations, 24 students). Training will be delivered instructor-led and synchronous via virtual-only, in-person off-site, or in-person on-site methods. Off-site delivery is required at vendor-provided facilities within 15 miles of Columbus, Indianapolis, and Cleveland, Ohio (with guaranteed no-cost parking); on-site delivery is required at government facilities in Limestone, Maine; Rome, New York; and Texarkana, Texas. Classes are limited to 12 participants and held during standard operating hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time).

The vendor must be a registered NASBA CPE sponsor and provide materials in non-proprietary electronic format with 508 compliance, including JAWS software support. Instructors must hold minimum three years teaching experience and three years professional experience as IBM Certified Cognos programmers/developers. The anticipated period of performance consists of one twelve-month base period and three twelve-month option periods.

Vendors must meet CMMC Level 1 compliance, DoD/DoW background investigation requirements, REAL ID eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and U.S. residence. Responses should include company profile, relevant GSA Schedule contract numbers if applicable, socio-economic classification, and capability narrative demonstrating IBM Cognos training and CPE credit experience. Submit electronically to Terri L. Davis, Contracting Officer, at terri.l.davis34.civ@mail.mil.