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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 20, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

DFAS IBM Cognos Training Services

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The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is conducting market research to identify qualified small business vendors capable of providing comprehensive instructor-led training on IBM Cognos software, with the goal of equipping personnel with the skills needed for data analysis, reporting, and operational support. This request is strictly for information and planning purposes and does not obligate the government to issue a future procurement. Respondents must be registered NASBA CPE sponsors and able to deliver all training materials in a non-proprietary electronic format that meets 508 accessibility standards, including full compatibility with JAWS screen reader software. The anticipated contract structure includes one twelve-month base period and three optional twelve-month extension periods, for a potential total of four years. Responses are due by 4:00 PM EST on July 31, 2026, and must be submitted directly to Terri L. Davis, the designated Contracting Officer. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 611420, and all interested parties should note that the place of performance will be in Indianapolis, Indiana, while the contracting office is located in Columbus, Ohio.

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Small business vendors needed for IBM Cognos training in Indianapolis, NASBA CPE sponsored, 508-compliant, total set-aside, four-year potential contract.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Finance And Accounting SvcView Agency

NAICS

611420 - Computer TrainingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Indianapolis, IN, 46249, USA

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SBA

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Contractor Capability Survey for Cognos Training Services

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DFAS Draft Performance Work Statement for Cognos Training 6-11-26

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Sources Sought Notice for IBM Cognos Training Services DFAS

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Finance And Accounting Svc
Contacts1 person available
OfficeCOLUMBUS, OH, 432131152, USA
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Office AddressCOLUMBUS, OH, 432131152, USA

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This is a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) only. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.


The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is conducting market research to identify qualified and capable vendors that can provide comprehensive IBM Cognos Training services. DFAS requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive instructor-led training for IBM Cognos software. The training must equip DFAS personnel with the necessary skills to effectively utilize Cognos for data analysis, reporting, and operational support.  The vendor must be a registered NASBA CPE sponsor and have the ability to provide materials in a non-proprietary electronic format and your approach to ensuring all materials are 508 compliant, including support for JAWS software. For additional informaiton, please refer to the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). 


Please submit all responses by 31 July 2026 at 4:00 PM EST directly to:
Terri L. Davis, Contracting Officer
Email: terri.l.davis34.civ@mail.mil


The anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) will consist of one (1) twelve-month Base Period and three (3) twelve-month Option Periods.


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