Exam Delivery & Proctoring for: DoW Acquisition and Financial Management Functional Area Certification Exams
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- HQ003426RE123
- Agency
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Washington Headquarters Service
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- Place of performance
- Virginia 22060, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service seeks a commercial third-party test proctoring company to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War acquisition workforce globally, in both virtual and in-person formats on an on-demand, individually scheduled basis, with quotes due July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This is a WOSB set-aside under FAR Part 12 simplified procedures, issued as RFQ HQ003426RE123.
Place of performance spans worldwide locations (CONUS, OCONUS, and military installations) with administrative oversight at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The contractor must provide in-person testing within 50 miles of examinee duty locations across the continental United States and maintain secure remote proctoring capabilities globally. NAICS code is 611710, Educational Support Services; PSC is U002, Education/Training–Personnel Testing.
The contractor must deliver five certification exams across three functional areas: CON 3990V Contracting Certification (150 questions, 180 minutes); PMT 4890V PM Practitioner (100 questions, 120 minutes); PMT 4990V PM Advanced (100 questions, 120 minutes); and three Financial Management Advanced exams (50 questions each, 60 minutes each). Historical volume data (March 2022 to present) shows 15,160 total worldwide exams delivered, with 91 percent in-person and 9 percent virtual. Base-year line items include 5,000 CON exams, 2,520 PM exams, and Financial Management exams with varying quantities; option periods extend through September 29, 2031.
Performance period is August 1, 2026 (phase-in) through September 29, 2027 (base year), with four optional one-year extensions. The contractor must achieve 99 percent availability and 100 percent exam integrity, randomize questions across discrete pools, provide immediate performance reporting, and integrate with WarU's student management and IT systems via flat files or APIs. All pricing is firm fixed unit price; the government reserves right to conduct price realism analysis and will not guarantee payment for estimated quantities if not utilized.
Evaluation criteria are Corporate Experience (8-page limit, maximum three projects completed within five years), Past Performance (three customer references using mandated questionnaire), Transition Phase-In Plan (oral presentation by up to three vendor personnel addressing September 30, 2026 operational capability achievement), and Price. Award will be made to the vendor offering best value. Contracting officer is Roberto Saenz, (703) 545-0423, roberto.saenz2.ctr@mail.mil. Responses must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module. Amendment 01 (July 13) provided Q&A responses and updated evaluation criteria; Amendment 02 (July 14) revised contract line items per Q&A Q.32; notice ID for PIEE submission is HQ003426QE999.
Notice text
5 versions
Update #5 · Latest ·
UPDATE: 15 JULY 2026
Quotes in response to this solicitation are to be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module using Notice ID HQ003426QE999. By searching on this site (SAM.gov) using Notice ID HQ003426QE999 instructions on how to use the PIEE Solicitation Module can also be found.
All management of this solicitation and its amendments will continue under this notice HQ003426RE123.
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UPDATE: 14 JULY 2026 (AMENDMENT 02)
The purpose of this announcement is to update the Standard Form 1449 to revise the contract line items found in the Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs section. The details of the changes were previously identified in the Q and A Response of Amend 01, Q.32. All other aspects of this combined synopsis/solicitation remain unchanged.
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UPDATE: 13 JULY 2026 (AMENDMENT 01)
The purpose of this announcement is to provide Government responses to the questions submitted and publish Amendment 01 to the solicitation. The following documents have been provided as part of this amendment:
Solicitation Instructions and Evaluation Criteria_Amend 01
Q and A Response Amend 01
J1 Statement of Objectives_WarU Cert Exam_ Amend 01
L2 CON and PM Cert Exam Historical Actuals Amend 01
L5 Past Performance Questionnaire_Amend 01
L7 Exam Data by Geography and Mode_Amend 01
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UPDATE: 09 JULY 2026
This announcement is to notify interested parties that the responses to the Q&A are still being addressed. Be advised an extension will be granted for responses to this solicitation. On 07 July 2026 the attachment L-2 was removed and will be replaced via Amendment 01 along with the responses to the Q&A and any other adjustments made to the solicitation. We thank you for your patience.
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ORIGINAL POST:
The purpose and goal of this requirement is to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number HQ003426RE123 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis..
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed using the attached Standard Form 1449 and electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Update #4 ·
UPDATE: 14 JULY 2026 (AMENDMENT 02)
The purpose of this announcement is to update the Standard Form 1449 to revise the contract line items found in the Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs section. The details of the changes were previously identified in the Q and A Response of Amend 01, Q.32. All other aspects of this combined synopsis/solicitation remain unchanged.
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UPDATE: 13 JULY 2026 (AMENDMENT 01)
The purpose of this announcement is to provide Government responses to the questions submitted and publish Amendment 01 to the solicitation. The following documents have been provided as part of this amendment:
Solicitation Instructions and Evaluation Criteria_Amend 01
Q and A Response Amend 01
J1 Statement of Objectives_WarU Cert Exam_ Amend 01
L2 CON and PM Cert Exam Historical Actuals Amend 01
L5 Past Performance Questionnaire_Amend 01
L7 Exam Data by Geography and Mode_Amend 01
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UPDATE: 09 JULY 2026
This announcement is to notify interested parties that the responses to the Q&A are still being addressed. Be advised an extension will be granted for responses to this solicitation. On 07 July 2026 the attachment L-2 was removed and will be replaced via Amendment 01 along with the responses to the Q&A and any other adjustments made to the solicitation. We thank you for your patience.
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ORIGINAL POST:
The purpose and goal of this requirement is to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number HQ003426RE123 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis..
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed using the attached Standard Form 1449 and electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Update #3 ·
UPDATE: 13 JULY 2026 (AMENDMENT 01)
The purpose of this announcement is to provide Government responses to the questions submitted and publish Amendment 01 to the solicitation. The following documents have been provided as part of this amendment:
Solicitation Instructions and Evaluation Criteria_Amend 01
Q and A Response Amend 01
J1 Statement of Objectives_WarU Cert Exam_ Amend 01
L2 CON and PM Cert Exam Historical Actuals Amend 01
L5 Past Performance Questionnaire_Amend 01
L7 Exam Data by Geography and Mode_Amend 01
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UPDATE: 09 JULY 2026
This announcement is to notify interested parties that the responses to the Q&A are still being addressed. Be advised an extension will be granted for responses to this solicitation. On 07 July 2026 the attachment L-2 was removed and will be replaced via Amendment 01 along with the responses to the Q&A and any other adjustments made to the solicitation. We thank you for your patience.
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ORIGINAL POST:
The purpose and goal of this requirement is to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number HQ003426RE123 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis..
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed using the attached Standard Form 1449 and electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Update #2 ·
UPDATE: 09 JULY 2026
This announcement is to notify interested parties that the responses to the Q&A are still being addressed. Be advised an extension will be granted for responses to this solicitation. On 07 July 2026 the attachment L-2 was removed and will be replaced via Amendment 01 along with the responses to the Q&A and any other adjustments made to the solicitation. We thank you for your patience.
*********************************************************************************
ORIGINAL POST:
The purpose and goal of this requirement is to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number HQ003426RE123 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis..
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed using the attached Standard Form 1449 and electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Update #1 ·
The purpose and goal of this requirement is to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number HQ003426RE123 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), to acquire the capability, through a commercial third-party test proctoring company, to administer professional certification exams for the Department of War (DoW) acquisition workforce, around the world both virtually or in-person, on an individually on-demand approved and scheduled basis..
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed using the attached Standard Form 1449 and electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| Exam Delivery & Proctoring for: DoW Acquisition and Financial Management Functional Area Certification Exams | Award Notice | |
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