Ready Relevant Learning (RRL)

Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) support for Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving (CEODD)

Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) is a transformative initiative within the U.S. Navy to modernize training and education for sailors. It represents a significant shift from traditional training methods by emphasizing the delivery of the right training at the right time and in the right way. RRL comprises three core components:

1. Career-Long Learning Continuum,
2. Modern Delivery at the Point of Need, and
3. Integrated Content Development.

These components work together to ensure that sailors receive continuous and relevant training throughout their careers, aligning training content with the evolving needs of the Navy.

1. In the first stage of RRL, known as Block Learning, the Navy focuses on aligning training with real-world needs by moving some training to the first or second operational tours of sailors. This approach allows sailors to reach their unit’s sooner with the knowledge and skills they need during their initial years onboard.
2. The subsequent stage, Content Modernization, optimizes training content delivery by leveraging technology and learning science principles, filling training gaps, and offering multiple delivery options for efficient learning.

Content Modernization represents the culmination of the RRL journey, where all training content is made accessible to sailors when and where they need it. This stage not only accelerates learning but also minimizes knowledge decay, ensuring that sailors are prepared to operate and maintain equipment at the highest technical level, especially in high-end combat situations. Key initiatives, such as expanding Career-Long Learning Continuums and establishing the Total Learning Architecture, drive ongoing improvement of training content and delivery methods, transforming the Navy's training landscape and enhancing readiness and performance.

The Government will award a non-personal services contract that provides Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) support for the Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving (CEODD). The Government will not supervise or control the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

Description of Services/Introduction.  The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform all functions of RRL support services at CEODD in Panama City, FL, and its two learning sites (LS):

• Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NSEOD), Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL
• Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC), Panama City, FL

Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is a jointly staffed school (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) under the authority of DoD Directive 5160.62, providing high-risk specialized, basic, and advanced EOD training to U.S. and partner nation military and selected U.S. Government personnel. Annual student quotas are 2,196.

CEODD is dedicated to excellence in education and is committed to the following:

• Quality training
• Quality of life
• Quality learning environment

Educate students from United States military services, partner nations, and other Government agencies in high-risk environments to qualify as explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Prepare them morally, mentally, and physically to succeed across the full range of military operations.

CEODD teaches more than 2,000+ students each year in 23 different courses.

The student base includes candidates for submarine SCUBA, US Navy Deep Sea Divers, Seabee Underwater Construction Divers, Joint Service Diving Officers, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians and Officers, Diving Medical Technicians, Diving Medical Officers, US Army Engineer Divers, U.S. Marine Corps Combatant Divers, U.S. Coast Guard Divers, and US Air Force Para rescue Operators and Combat Controllers. A limited number of US law enforcement, US government agencies, and students from allied and coalition nations also train at NDSTC.