Notice of Intent to Sole Source - the Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Notice of Intent to Sole Source - the Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc (Sans Institute)

Deadline : 11 Jul 2024

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 103227410

Document Ref. No. : CG791_70098PR240012623

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS

1. Contracting Agency and Activity: The United States Coast Guard, HQ Contracting Division (CG-912), intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ contract with a three year base ordering period and 1 (two year) optional ordering period to The ESCAL Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc (SANS Institute) - SAM UEI NA37S3SKQW65. The anticipated period of performance is September 2024, to September 2029.

2. Description

The purpose of this acquisition is to prepare members of the Cyberspace workforce to pass industry certification exams, to meet mandated continuing education requirements, and for professional development in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) policy. RC3 is set to be the primary resources for the USCG cyber workforce in the acquisition of work role Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Tasks (KSATs) that align with the DoD 8140 Policy Set. KSAT-s are the attributes needed to perform a job, typically demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training.

3. Statutory Authority.

10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) implemented by the FAR 6.302-1 entitled “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”

4. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Certification and knowledge requirements for the Cyberspace workforce were introduced in December 2005 through DoD Manual 8570.01-M, establishing the Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program for all members working primarily in cyberspace rolls. DoD Directive 8140.01, Instruction 8140.02, and Manual 8140.03 establish policy, assign responsibilities, and provide guidance for the identification, tracking, data collection, and reporting requirements of DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles. The DCWF, a derivative of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framew...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID CG791_70098PR240012623 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier US COAST GUARD Office HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Updated Published Date: Jun 25, 2024 02:26 pm EDT
Original Published Date: Jun 25, 2024 02:16 pm EDT
Updated Response Date: Jul 11, 2024 11:59 am EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 11, 2024 11:59 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Updated Inactive Date: Jul 26, 2024
Original Inactive Date: Jul 26, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:

Product Service Code: U012 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAINING
NAICS Code: 611420 - Computer Training

Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20593 USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

RC3-SANS-DHS-Training-Program-SOW_6.25.2024.docx