Exceptional Training
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6893626Q5054
- Agency
- Naval Air Warfare Center Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- Points of contact
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- Beth Exzabe beth.a.exzabe.civ@us.navy.mil (760) 793-3849
- Deborah Sorem deborah.sorem2.civ@us.navy.mil (760) 793-3590
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division at China Lake, California is procuring specialized training services focused on TPI/TSP/PSP methodologies and systems engineering-centric training. This requirement falls under Professional and Management Development Training (NAICS 611430) and is being conducted on a sole source basis rather than through full and open competition. Interested firms must submit a written capability statement by January 5, 2026—five days after the notice publication date of December 23, 2025—demonstrating their experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the work while maintaining quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule adherence. The capability statement should reference solicitation number N6893626Q5054 and be submitted via email to Beth Exzabe at Beth.a.exzabe.civ@us.navy.mil. All responsive firms must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, with particular attention to the recent requirement for notarized letters identifying authorized Entity Administrators for new or updated registrations.
This procurement is designated with no set-aside and is being sole sourced to Exceptional Difference LLC, located at 531 S Gay Street, Suite 1402, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902, based on the company's unique capability to provide the required training methodologies. This is a continuation or follow-on to training currently integrated into the agency's systems of engineering development, indicating an established relationship with the current contractor. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify contract award values, budget ranges, or service timelines; however, the follow-on nature of the requirement suggests this is a continuation of existing work rather than a new initiative. The Department of the Navy will consider written responses from other firms that believe they can fulfill the identified requirements, though the incumbent contractor remains the intended recipient of the award absent compelling evidence of superior capability.
Notice text
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open basis. This requirement is sole sourced to Exceptional Difference LLC., 531 S Gay St. Suite 1402, Knoxville, TN. 37902. This procurement is continuation (follow-on) of training currently integrated into the systems of engineering development. Exceptional Difference is the only company that can provide TPI/TSP/PSP methodologies and systems engineering-centric training.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626Q5054 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Written responses to this notice shall be submitted by email to Beth Exzabe at Beth.a.exzabe.civ@us.navy.mil
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Unique Entity ID number before the registration will be activated. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award to an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.
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