DRAFT RFP: NGA GEOINT Tradecraft Learning Support Services (GTLSS)
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- Solicitation number
- NGA_HM047624R0019
- Agency
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National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Springfield, Virginia 22150, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is issuing a Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the GEOINT Tradecraft Learning Support Services (GTLSS) contract to provide subject matter expert instructors and educational support for the National Geospatial-Intelligence College (NGC). The contract requires contractors to deliver geospatial-intelligence tradecraft instruction across five primary content areas: Core GEOINT, Data Science, Foundations and Collections, Geospatial Analysis, and Imagery Analysis and Sensors. Key requirements include providing certified instructors with specific educational backgrounds and professional experience who can teach courses ranging from introductory (1000-level) to advanced (4000-level), maintain courseware, and support the development of new learning solutions. The contract mandates that instructors work primarily on-site at NGA facilities in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO, with additional travel to Extended Learning Sites and Mobile Training Team locations. Proposals will be evaluated on technical/management approach, past performance, small business participation, security factors, and price, with non-price factors being more important than price. Comments on this DRFP are limited to five pages and must be submitted by July 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST to the designated government email addresses.
This procurement does not include any set-aside designations, though it establishes a small business participation goal of 25%. The contract structure includes a labor-hour and cost-type arrangement covering a base period and four option years from June 30, 2026 to June 29, 2031, totaling five years of potential performance. The solicitation includes not-to-exceed amounts of $1,000,000 for Additional Support and $800,000 for Travel/Other Direct Costs, with fixed labor category rates to be established. Contractors must demonstrate facility and personnel security clearances, cybersecurity hygiene capabilities, and the ability to provide two qualified instructors for every NGC course. No current incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation, and the final solicitation will be posted on the classified IC-ARC system rather than through standard public channels. Interested parties must have appropriate security clearances and access to classified networks to participate in the eventual formal solicitation process.
Notice text
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is issuing this Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) for the GEOINT Tradecraft Learning Support Services (GTLSS) Contract for public view and comment. The Government is not negotiating or calling for offers on this DRFP.
The GTLSS DRFP is issued in accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997), with the purpose of assisting the Government in developing the highest quality final RFP possible. Responses to the DRFP are voluntary, not mandatory.
Prospective offerors are invited to comment on all aspects of the DRFP. Prospective offerors are highly encouraged to identify areas in the DRFP that are unclear, ambiguous or otherwise warrant additional information or clarification in the final RFP.
With the purpose of assisting the Government in developing the highest quality RFP, the Offerors are encouraged to:
- Evaluate all elements of the DRFP;
- Provide feedback on the proposed contract type
- Put special emphasis on Sections 4 and 5 of the solicitation, since these are areas susceptible to changes;
- Provide feedback on the small business participation goal of 25%
- Identify any ambiguous or erroneous language, unnecessary requirements, and overly complex or restrictive elements;
The Government will give consideration to all comments and questions received. The Government may not respond to questions, however, all questions received prior to the due date and time will be considered and, as appropriate, resulting in revisions may be incorporated into the final RFP.
Responses related to this DRFP are limited to five (5) pages and must be submitted on or before July 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST to be considered by the Government. Request your responses provided via e-mail to Jennifer.F.Jensen@nga.mil and Haydee.L.SotoCarreras@nga.mil
Potential offerors are advised that the DRFP is not a solicitation, and NGA is not requesting proposals at this time. Therefore, it shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government for costs incurred in the preparation and submittal of proposals in anticipation of a contract. Any subsequent final solicitation (RFP) will be posted on the classified IC-ARC. It is the responsibility of the prospective offerors to monitor the IC-ARC for the release of the final RFP and amendments (if any).
The Classified Acquisition Research Center (ARC) website athttps://acq-ui.ace.proj.nro.ic.gov/. Interested Contractors are required to have a login/register. Registration can be accomplished via the instructions listed below.
To access the Classified ARC please find the situation below that fits you and see the associated information.
(1) Existing Access to a TS//SCI network; Previous ARC account
- Open https://acq-ui.ace.proj.nro.ic.gov/
- Select Forgot Your Password to reset account. If classified email address has changed since last login or other
assistance is needed, Contact the Classified ARC Technical Support for Questions
Secure line: 855-4223
Open line: 703-230-6300
(2) For all other questions or issues
- Contact the Classified ARC Technical Support
Secure line: 855-4223
Open line: 703-230-6300
Email: ACEHELPDESK@ace.svc.nro.ic.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment_1_GTLSS PWS_DRAFT.docx | DOCX document | |
| HM047624R0019_DRAFT_07_01_2025.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NGA GEOINT Tradecraft Learning Support Services (GTLSS) | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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