Peace Operations Training and Assistance in Zambia
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AQMM24R0118
- Agency
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Office of Acquisition Management
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Zambia
- Points of contact
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- IP Contracting Team ip_contracting_team@state.gov (843) 308-4232
- Holli Baker bakerhc@state.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking proposals for a federal contract opportunity to build the capacity of the Zambia Defense Force to prepare, deploy, and sustain effective peacekeeping forces in support of UN-mandated tasks. The required tasks include developing and delivering high-quality, mission-specific training; providing strategic mentorship and engagement; and procuring and delivering equipment and supplies for pre-deployment training. Proposals will be evaluated on their ability to meet these objectives. Questions are due by 10:00 AM EDT on September 3, 2024, and proposals are due by 12:00 PM EDT on September 27, 2024.
This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The place of performance is the Nanking Peace Mission Training Center in Lusaka, Zambia. The period of performance is a one-year base period with three 12-month option years. There is no incumbent information provided, and the potential award value is not specified. The NAICS code is 611519 - Other Technical and Trade Schools, and the PSC code is U099 - Education/Training - Other.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
*** Amendment 001 of the soliciation is posted as of September 12, 2024; there has been no changed in the due date of proposals. ***
The overarching objective of this requirement is to build the Zambia Defense Force's (ZDF) capacity to prepare, deploy, and sustain effective peacekeeping forces in support of UN-mandated tasks. This solicitation shall complement broader GPOI programming efforts and support U.S. Government (USG) peacekeeping policy priorities for Zambia and the region. Required tasks consist of three (3) distinct but interconnected activities:
1. The development and delivery of high-quality training that is informed by the latest UN policy, doctrine, and guidance and that incorporates partner nation doctrine, processes, practices, and lessons learned; mission-specific and responsive to changing mission trends; adaptive to both formal classroom and field training environments; and carried out using sound adult learning principles with consideration for a variety of trainee skill levels to execute a combination of classroom, hands-on learning/practical exercises, and field training exercises.
2. Strategic, responsive, collaborative, and respectful mentorship and engagement before, during, and after training activities which builds partner confidence, addresses unique training requirements, and develops institutional capacity to advance the partner toward self-sufficiency and improved operational readiness.
3. Procurement and delivery of equipment and supplies for use in pre-deployment training the same way that partner employs the equipment and supplies in the mission. Training aids and support material should be introduced for added realism and scenario flexibility. The partner’s peace operations training center (POTC) staff should be capable of maintaining, repairing, accounting, issuing, and storing equipment,supplies, and training support material after the completion of training as specified by the contract.
Place of Performance: Nanking Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC) Lusaka, Zambia
Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month period of performance with three (3) 12 months option years.
Competition Procedures: 100% Small Business Set Aside
Questions regarding the solicition are due on/before 10:00 AM EDT September 3, 2024. Proposals are due on/before 12:00 PM EDT September 27, 2024. All proposals from responsible vendors will be evaluated if received on time and deemed responsive. All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award.
Update #1 ·
The overarching objective of this requirement is to build the Zambia Defense Force's (ZDF) capacity to prepare, deploy, and sustain effective peacekeeping forces in support of UN-mandated tasks. This solicitation shall complement broader GPOI programming efforts and support U.S. Government (USG) peacekeeping policy priorities for Zambia and the region. Required tasks consist of three (3) distinct but interconnected activities:
1. The development and delivery of high-quality training that is informed by the latest UN policy, doctrine, and guidance and that incorporates partner nation doctrine, processes, practices, and lessons learned; mission-specific and responsive to changing mission trends; adaptive to both formal classroom and field training environments; and carried out using sound adult learning principles with consideration for a variety of trainee skill levels to execute a combination of classroom, hands-on learning/practical exercises, and field training exercises.
2. Strategic, responsive, collaborative, and respectful mentorship and engagement before, during, and after training activities which builds partner confidence, addresses unique training requirements, and develops institutional capacity to advance the partner toward self-sufficiency and improved operational readiness.
3. Procurement and delivery of equipment and supplies for use in pre-deployment training the same way that partner employs the equipment and supplies in the mission. Training aids and support material should be introduced for added realism and scenario flexibility. The partner’s peace operations training center (POTC) staff should be capable of maintaining, repairing, accounting, issuing, and storing equipment,supplies, and training support material after the completion of training as specified by the contract.
Place of Performance: Nanking Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC) Lusaka, Zambia
Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month period of performance with three (3) 12 months option years.
Competition Procedures: 100% Small Business Set Aside
Questions regarding the solicition are due on/before 10:00 AM EDT September 3, 2024. Proposals are due on/before 12:00 PM EDT September 27, 2024. All proposals from responsible vendors will be evaluated if received on time and deemed responsive. All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award.
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| Peace Operations Training and Assistance in Zambia | Pre-Solicitation | |
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