CAD/CAM Instructor Services for San Diego FCA

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis N61339-09-SS-CNC/CAD/CAM. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is seeking potential vendors/schools capable of providing instruction for the following course: A-702-0025 - Machinery Repairman Class C School Computer Numerically Controlled Machinery (35 days in length). The training provided by the vendor will encompass the course scope and learning objectives of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) lathes, milling machines and associated equipment utilizing Mastercam Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Machining (CAM) Software. The vendor shall have a CNC certification / license to teach CNC/CAD/CAM in the San Diego, CA, Fleet Concentration Area (FCA). Class throughput and convenings will have a range of 1 to 5 times per year depending on the schedule established by the Government. This is an estimate. The actual number of convenings and students per class are subject to change. The Government will furnish the required hardware and software. The Contractor will be required to furnish the actual course curriculum, student and instructor guides, handouts, etc., to support the implementation of the training for each student. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding, copying, and providing all copies of the course to students. The course will be taught in the San Diego, CA, FCA. The Government shall supply the facilities for instruction to conduct the training. The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 611430 with a size standard of $6.5M. This requirement is for instructional support services resulting in a proficiently trained student meeting the performance and course completion standards. The vendor shall provide the personnel, supervision, management, materials, and instructional technology needed to conduct training of military personnel. The Contractor's instructors shall have documented civilian instructor experience in accordance with industry standards for Mastercam CAD/CAM or related type courses. The contractor's instructors may be required to access military facilities; a military base pass will be required. Vendors capable of accomplishing the required services are invited to submit literature, brochures, and capability summaries identifying, at a minimum, business size and past (limit to within 3 years) and/or current performance on similar contracts (include dollar value, complexity and point of contact information). Identify established course/instruction pricing available to the commercial marketplace. Brevity of extraneous information is desired. Information should be sent via e-mail to charles.hargett@navy.mil. Alternative submittal methods are via facsimile to (407) 380-8406 Attn: Code 25332 (Charles Hargett) or by mail to: Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Attn: Code 25332 (Charles Hargett), 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3275. Submittals are due no later than 15 October, 10:00 am EST. The submission of this information is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any services, or for the Government to pay for the information received. No solicitation document exists at this time. Questions concerning this requirement should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Charles Hargett, via email at charles.hargett@navy.mil or by telephone at (407) 380-8347.