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Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice Solicitation Number: N5523619R0018 This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement. Southwe... Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice Solicitation Number: N5523619R0018 This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement. Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is conducting market research seeking to identify sources with Project Management Training Programs and Courses that result in SWRMC personnel being exam-ready for the industry-recognized certification of Project Management Professional (PMP). The government is NOT looking for preparatory or refresher courses for PMP. The government seeks sources that can provide support as follows: • Provide training that results in being exam-ready for the industry-recognized certification of Project Management Professional (PMP). o Face-to-face trainings required for the majority of the courses. o Executed during the eight (8) hour working day required. o Designed with a specialized focus on the US Naval ship repair and maintenance industry. o Deliverable: a curriculum resulting in SWRMC project team personnel being exam-ready. o Includes both soft and hard skills in professional and leadership development. • Provide curriculum, including learning objectives and possible formats (combination of face-to-face and others, as appropriate). • Design and provide course materials, course curriculum, and course timelines. • Government furnished equipment/material includes: Classroom, internet, desks, computers for students. • Place of performance Naval Station (NAVSTA), SWRMC, San Diego, CA. • Period of Performance: The government seeks proposed timelines for classes. Courses will need to fit within the employees' day-to-day assignments and preferably one (1) day per week or no more than two (2) half days per week. SWRMC is especially interested in determining small business capability and interest. The anticipated RFP release date is on or around 30 September 2019 (subject to change). SWRMC is contemplating award of a firm fixed price contract. The contract may include a base period of one (1) year with up to four (4), one (1) year option periods. The applicable NAICS code is 611710 Educational Support Services. What/Where to Submit: Interested companies should submit a notice of interest including the name, telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail address of one point of contact. Please email your interest to Contract Specialist Paul von Franzke, paul.vonfranzke@navy.mil and Contract Specialist Roderick Rioveros, roderick.rioveros@navy.mil with "SWRMC PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE". The notice of interest should include a brief description of your company, its capabilities in response to the bullets identified above, additional capabilities as they relate to the requirements set forth herein, a draft schedule and curriculum, industry available pricing, and answers to the following specific questions. Please limit your response to no more than 10 (ten) pages. 1. Is your company a small or large business as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under NAICS code 611710 (the small business size standard is $15.0 million in average annual receipts)? If small business please specify (small, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned) [more than one category may be selected as applicable] 2. Provide a draft schedule and curriculum designed to demonstrate the final deliverable of exam-ready for PMP. Identify the deliverable end-state. 3. Does your company have a website? If so, what is your company's website address? 4. Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of product desired? Please provide examples. 5. Based on the product description in this announcement, does your company plan to submit a proposal in response to the anticipated solicitation for the SWRMC PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT requirement? Information provided shall be treated as Business Sensitive or Confidential to the responder, exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. SWRMC may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements set forth in the announcement. This sources sought announcement is released in accordance with FAR 15.201. This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposal. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gather information from the market place. Information provided in response to this sources sought announcement will not be considered an offer by the responding contractor and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No telephone inquiries will be accepted and requests for solicitation packages will not be granted, as a solicitation has not been prepared at this time. When to Submit: Responses are requested no later than 2PM local time, San Diego, CA on September 9, 2019. Notice Regarding Sources Sought: Please note that this sources sought is for information purposes and to identify potential sources. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind. Other: The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests, nor will the Government return any data provided. Future information, if any, will be posted at the website for FBO. Contracting Office Address: NAVSEA Southwest Regional Maintenance Center 3755 Brinser Street San Diego, CA 92136-5299 Point of Contact: Paul von Franzke: paul.vonfranzke@navy.mil Roderick Rioveros: roderick.rioveros@navy.mil