Posted: June 30, 2023, 9:21 a.m. EDT
UPDATE 6/30/2023:
The planned date for releasing the Final RFP has changed. Release of the Final RFP is now anticipated on or before 14 July 2023. Please continue to monitor SAM.gov for information regarding this procurement.
Primary POC: Austin Brookshire, austin.e.brookshire.civ@us.navy.mil
Alternate POC: David Kors, david.a.kors.civ@us.navy.mil
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UPDATE 6/15/2023:
The Government is posting the Pre-Solicitation Briefing Slides and the Pre-Solicitation Industry RSVP & Attendance Lists.
As discussed at the Pre-Solicitation Conference, questions/comments on the Draft RFP are due in writing by COB on 16 June 2023 to the primary and alternate POCs of this posting.
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UPDATE 6/8/2023:
Following the Pre-Solicitation Conference, the Government is offering a limited number of one-on-one virtual meetings on Tuesday, 13 June 2023. Scheduling of the one-on-one meetings will be on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with the instructions provided below. The Government does not intend to hold additional one-on-one meetings outside of the available time slots on 13 June 2023 or on any other day.
The focus of these one-on-one meetings is to provide industry partners a chance to ask questions and seek clarification on the Draft RFP that is currently posted. These meetings shall not be used for industry to provide capability statements/briefs to the Government or discuss the Government's acquisition strategy (ex. proposal volumes to include or not include in the RFP).
The Government has fourteen (14) time slots available on 13 June 2023, each thirty (30) minutes in duration. The Government will have a hard stop at the thirty (30) minute mark of each. The following are the available time slots (all times are Eastern):
- 8:30am 9:00am
- 9:00am 9:30am
- 9:30am 10:00am
- 10:00am 10:30am
- 10:30am 11:00am
- 11:00am 11:30am
- 1:00pm 1:30pm
- 1:30pm 2:00pm
- 2:00pm 2:30pm
- 2:30pm 3:00pm
- 3:00pm 3:30pm
- 3:30pm 4:00pm
- 4:00pm 4:30pm
- 4:30pm 5:00pm
Each meeting will be virtual on Microsoft Teams. In-person one-on-one meetings are not available and requests for such will not be considered. Industry partners who are requesting a one-on-one meeting shall provide the following information in writing by E-mail to both the primary and alternate POC no later than 11:00am Eastern on Monday, 12 June 2023:
- Company Name
- Name & position/title of individuals planning to attend (ex. Jane Doe, VP Contracts)
- Email address for each attendee
- Top five (5) preferred time slots in order of preference
The Government intends to post publicly responses provided to questions during these one-on-one meetings. The Government encourages and welcomes feedback on the Draft RFP. All questions & comments, whether asked during the Pre-Solicitation Conference and one-on-one meetings or submitted outside of those events, shall be submitted in writing to the primary and alternate POC identified in this posting.
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This posting is to provide the DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for industry review and announce the upcoming Pre-Solicitation Conference in support of the RRL FY24 CC Aviation full-and-open competitive procurement. The Government encourages and welcomes feedback on the Draft RFP, and all questions and comments shall be submitted in writing to the primary and alternate points of contact identified in this posting:
Primary POC: Austin Brookshire, austin.e.brookshire.civ@us.navy.mil
Alternate POC: David Kors, david.a.kors.civ@us.navy.mil
The Government will hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference virtually on Microsoft Teams and in-person with limited available capacity on Monday, 12 June 2023, 1:00pm 3:00pm Eastern. In-person participation will be at the following location in the Central Florida Research Park:
Partnership III Room 233
3039 Technology Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826
The maximum capacity for industry in-person attendance is thirty (30) people. In-person attendance will be limited to two (2) people per company. Industry partners must request in-person participation and receive confirmation of availability to ensure that the room capacity is not breached. In-person attendance will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with the RSVP instructions provided below.
Industry partners who are requesting to attend in-person shall provide the following information in writing by E-mail to both the primary and alternate POC no later than 4:00pm Eastern on Thursday, 8 June 2023:
- Company Name
- Name & position/title of individuals planning to attend (ex. Jane Doe, VP Contracts)
- Email address for each attendee
NAWCTSD will provide confirmation as to whether the in person request has been accepted as soon as possible. Day-of walk-up attendees (individuals who did not previously RSVP per these instructions) cannot be accommodated.
For those Industry partners who plan to attend virtually, please provide the following in writing by E-mail to both the primary and alternate POC no later than 4:00pm Eastern on Friday, 9 June 2023. The RSVP E-mail must include the following information:
- Company Name
- Name & position/title of individuals planning to attend (ex. Jane Doe, VP Contracts)
- E-mail addresses for each participant
There is currently no limit on virtual participants. For virtual participants, please access the Pre-Solicitation Conference in Microsoft Teams using the following link:
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_73567604168145818e010c9974974895%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e3333e00-c877-4b87-b6ad-45e942de1750%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220e4f9633-f05b-4297-8185-6f38a532efd9%22%7d
Virtual participants can also dial-in by phone to the Pre-Solicitation Conference:
Phone: (410) 874-6751
Conference ID: 766 862 141#
After the Pre-Solicitation Conference, the Government plans to post to SAM.gov the slides that are presented during the conference.
Please contact in writing the primary and alternate POCs listed in this posting with any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the Draft RFP package and the Pre-Solicitation Conference.
Posted: June 15, 2023, 3:59 p.m. EDT
Posted: June 8, 2023, 6:11 p.m. EDT
Posted: June 6, 2023, 8:03 p.m. EDT
Background
The solicitation is issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) for the Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) Fiscal Year 2024 Content Conversion (CC) for Aviation Technician (AT) and Aircrew (AW) ratings.
The goal of this contract is to modernize and improve designated courses through the conversion, development, and modification of training materials to ensure compatibility with operational environments and enhance the transfer of training to real-world applications.
This effort supports the broader Sailor 2025 initiative aimed at improving Sailors' training effectiveness.
Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and delivery of various training products under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Specific deliverables include:
1. **Instructor-Facilitated Interactive Training (IFIT)** - Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) Level 2.
2. **Self-Directed Interactive Training (SDIT)** - IMI Levels 2 and 3.
3. **Virtual Simulation (VSIM)** products categorized as A, B, C, and D for Complex Media.
4. **Production Support** for Train-the-Trainer events and Pilot events.
5. **Technical Data** related to the training materials.
6. An **Incentive for Early Content Conversion Delivery**.
The contractor must ensure that all products meet specified requirements for functionality, security, and instructional design as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
The work will involve collaboration with government personnel and adherence to Agile methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Place of Performance
The primary place of performance will be at the contractor's facilities; however, some activities may occur at government locations such as learning centers or training facilities.
