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The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, Emerging Technologies Contracting Center (ACC-NJ-ET), Benet Laboratories, on behalf of Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center's (ARDEC), P... The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, Emerging Technologies Contracting Center (ACC-NJ-ET), Benet Laboratories, on behalf of Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center's (ARDEC), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is conducting a market survey to identify capable sources that have the ability to provide on a national level, hands-on/in person Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) training and additional support as described within this sources sought. The source will leverage the national network of 18+ Department of Defense (DOD) laboratories and agencies, and fifty (50) States to implement (provide in person training) inquiry and design (I&D) teaching methodologies using 21st-century tools, and best practices to prepare students (including those from underrepresented groups) for entry-level, highly skilled STEM careers nationwide. STEM training and support will be offered to students in grades pre-kindergarten (K) though grade twelve (12), teachers, and others, such as but not limited to administrators, guidance counselors and assistant teachers or student teachers. The Offeror shall identify and implement assessment, evaluation and training plans/methods that assist teachers and administrators in determining which trainings/outreach programs show promise, operate efficiently, achieve outcomes, and meet program stated objectives. The following are the proposed Focus areas: Focus 1 - National dissemination of the program and support information to outreach leadership personnel, points of contact (POC), and others; design and adopt action plans to initiate activities needed to fulfill those plans. Focus 2 - National STEM professional development programs for educators, including laboratory scientists and engineers, offered by professional trainers and administrators via various delivery methods. Such as but not limited to Professional Development Workshops, Information Sessions and other forms of engagement. Focus 3 - Support for national outreach STEM K-12 events, activities, competitions, academic contests, workshops, and other projects. Focus 4 - Develop an assessment model that can be implemented in STEM classrooms across the nation. Focus 5 - Develop a national evaluation model for POC training/outreach programs. This announcement constitutes an official Sources Sought. Any information or brochures submitted will be used for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to make a purchase. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract (see FAR 15.201(e)). No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. Responses: Interested organizations should submit a tailored capability statement for these requirements that clearly details the ability to perform the aspects of the notice described above. The capability statement shall include specifics about offered STEM training and support programs including documented past performance history of the requirements listed above. Any/all proprietary information provided must be marked as such. Responses will be reviewed only by ARDEC government personnel and will be held in a confidential manner. Responses should include the identity of their current business structures: (a) Name of Company-including contact person's name, company address, telephone numbers (voice and Fax), email address; and (b) Company size (i.e. Large, Foreign, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone Concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service Disable Small Business). Submitted documentation will not be returned. Any and all information provided shall include a description of the proposed technology specifics including technology capabilities and relevant applications. Submission Information: Responses to the Sources Sought must be received no later than COB 1600 EST on 26 March 2019 via email. Interested sources should provide their address, point-of-contact with telephone number and e-mail address. The Point of Contact for this action is Giuseppe Tropiano, Contract Specialist, U.S. ACC-NJ-ET; email: giuseppe.tropiano.civ@mail.mil NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email the contact above.