Cybersecurity Workforce Training

OVERVIEW: The Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) 766th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) is seeking information from industry service providers capable of providing a gamified online training platform for continuing education aligned with National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework Objectives. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes and a contract may or may not result. BACKGROUND: The intent of this project is to provide access to an online training platform for the 352 Cyberspace Operations Squadron. This training will serve as continuing education, and will fill in training gaps after pipeline technical training for newly integrated squadron members. DISCLAIMER: This is not a Request for Proposal. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this RFI. Any information provided by businesses to the Government is strictly voluntary. The Air Force will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. Contact with anyone other than AFICC 766th ESS Government personnel by potential offerors or their employees regarding this project is prohibited. PURPOSE: This is an announcement seeking market information from vendors capable of providing the services described herein. The description is a summary of the required services and is not intended to be all-inclusive. AFICA 766th ESS is currently conducting market research to locate qualified and interested potential businesses/sources with requisite experience in providing web-based cyberdefense training in line with the NICE framework. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. SMALL BUSINESS: For purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, and the small business size standard are as follows: The NAICS code for the requirement is 611420- Computer Training, and the main applicable small business size standard is $11 million in annual gross receipts. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Description of Services: Services shall be performed in accordance with (IAW) the objectives and responsibilities outlined in Public Law, DoD/AF series directives as well as MAJCOM/Wing/Base instructions and guidance. Provide personnel, training, vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies unless specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) as Government furnished or provided. See attached PWS for full requirements. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: The Government requests that vendors respond to this RFI with sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement listed. The section titled - Description of Services' will apply to this requirement. Information sought by the Government includes: 1) Company Information a. Company name on a company letterhead b. Address c. Your company's representative (name and role) d. Your company's representative's contact information (e-mail & phone number) e. Is your company a small or large business? f. Is your company a subsidiary of a larger/parent business? If so, please provide the name. g. If your company is a small business, what is your company's socioeconomic status (small business, 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, women-owned, small disadvantaged, etc.);? h. Primarily doing business in the Private/Commercial or Government Sector? i. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code j. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number 2) Company's role in the performance of the requirement a. Prime Contractor b. Subcontractor c. Other (please describe) 3) Has your company been awarded a Government contract within the past three (3) years? If yes, how many contracts? 4) Please provide your recommended proposal period (number of days from RFP release date until proposal due date). 5) What suggested revisions do you have for the PWS? CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, 766 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, 90 G Street, Bldg 1201, JBPHH, HI 96853-5230 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: N/A (Requesting Online Training Only) POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs): Send responses to this RFI in writing via email to each of the POCs below no later than 1400, Monday, 1 February 2021: SSgt Nicholas T. Cripe at email: nicholas.cripe@us.af.mil Attachments: 1. Performance Work Statement