This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 611170.

The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified commercial sources technically capable of providing Basic Electricity and Electronics Credentialing for Electronic Technicians. The program must align with the current BEMT curriculum used throughout the Army. The curriculum must cover the four primary areas (AC, DC, Digital & Analog) required by Ordnance Electronic Maintenance Division for Military Occupational Specialty, Advanced Individual Training students. Certification must be for life and not require continuous learning units. Program must be accredited.

1. Certification program must be accredited by the International Certification Accreditation Council (ICAC) to meet ISO 17024 guidelines.

2. Certification program must be based upon a performance-based exam that test hands-on troubleshooting skills using a multi-meter, function generator, and oscilloscope. Examination must also use the current U.S. Army Basic Electronics Maintenance Trainer (BEMT) and associated test cards.

3. Certification must cover the following four subject areas: 1) Alternating Current (AC), 2) Direct Current (DC), 3) Analog Circuits and 4) Digital Circuits.

4. Certification must be aligned with the U.S. Army's Basic Electronics Maintenance Training (BEMT) program curriculum and not require any additional content.

5. Certification program cannot have content or exams that are equipment specific (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Avionics, etc.).

6. Certification program must be available on-site at various U.S. Army electronics training facilities or on-line.

Potential offerors having the skills, experience, professional qualifications, and capabilities necessary to perform the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via e-mail. The Capability statements shall not exceed five (5) pages and must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.); and 4) Familiarity and knowledge of the requirement. Please label all correspondence with 0010790219 BEE Credentialing.

Responses are due no later than 1300 EST, 28 March 2016, and shall be electronically submitted to Martina C. Bond [email protected]. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

 

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