1. Action Code: Sources Sought
2. Subject: Apprenticeship Training
3. RFI No.: N6449819DL021
4. Response date: 15 Aug 19 2:00 PM EST
5. Place of performance: NSWCPD, Philadelphia, PA
6. Description:

This is a Sources Sought Notice and is for INFORMATION & MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. This IS NOT a request for proposals, quotations, or bids. Responses to this request will not be returned. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future and potential solicitation. It is the intent of NSWCPD to use this information for market research purposes only. This survey is being conducted to determine the interest of industry and to establish that there are adequate large and/or small business contractors capable of providing the work described below. The Government WILL NOT pay for the provision of any information, nor will it compensate any respondents for the development of any such information. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

The Government is seeking qualified companies capable of providing apprenticeship training courses with the following characteristics:

Location(s) within a 30 mile radius of the Philadelphia Naval Business Center
Accreditation from a recognized higher education accreditation body
Qualified instructors for all classes
In person classes only
Classes must be offered between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM from Monday - Friday
All books and course materials must be provided
Curriculum must contain the following classes OR silimar:

Occupational Math
Introductory Math
Intermediate Math/Algebra
Advanced Math/Pre-Calculus
Introductory Composition
Intro to Public Speaking or Communications
Intro to Technical/Engineering Drawing/Design
Intro to Technical Drawing
Intro to CADD
Intro to Manufacturing
Intro to Machining
Intermediate Manufacturing/Machining
Intro to CNC Programming
Intermediate/Advanced CNC
Intro to Electronics/Electrical Principles
Intermediate Electronics
Advanced Electronics
Intro to Welding
Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Intro to Gas Metal Arc
Intermediate Gas Metal Arc

The contractor may also be required to conduct Trade Theory Training for NFPC. All curriculum and material will be provided by the Government for these classes. The contractor shall have the ability to provide qualified instructors that have practical experience in the Patternmaker, Foundry Melter, Foundry Molder, Machinist, Welding, Rigging, Industrial Electronic, Production Machinery Repairer, and Ship Propeller Finisher Trades.

All interested business concerns for this requirement may submit the following:

Company name
DUNS number
CAGE Code
Type of business concern (small business, large business, etc.)
Accreditation
Statement of capability and qualifications of the organization to perform the requirement

** EACH SUBMISSION SHOULD NOT EXCEED 10 PAGES TOTAL**

Notice to potential contractors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at sam.gov.

Responses shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to:

Dillon Lucas
Contract Specialist
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Phone: (215) 897-2043