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Emotional Intelligence Training Materials and Assessment Licenses – Sole Source Intent (TalentSmartEQ)

Awarded

FA487726QA201Federal

Submission Closed07/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM MST

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The 355th Wing intends to sole source the procurement of proprietary emotional intelligence assessment licenses and training materials exclusively from TalentSmartEQ to support its Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention Plan. The requirement includes 80 Mastering Level 1 Participant Full Kits and 20 Mastering Level 2 Participant Full Kits, each containing the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal online assessments, physical learning aids such as Yellow Foam Brains and TalentSmart Pens, the Mastering EQ Insight and Action Guide, the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0, and the 66 Strategies to Train My EQ Brain job aid. These materials are essential for establishing baseline emotional intelligence competencies, delivering certified skill-building interventions, and maintaining instructor certification standards. TalentSmartEQ is the sole authorized developer, owner, and distributor of all associated assessments, curricula, and certification programs, with no authorized resellers or third-party vendors permitted to distribute or certify these products. The Government has determined that no other source can replicate or manufacture these proprietary materials due to the exclusive intellectual property rights held by TalentSmartEQ, necessitating a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1. This notice serves as the official synopsis and intent to sole source, with no solicitation for competitive quotations. While responsible sources may submit capability statements within three days of the notice’s publication, the outcome of such submissions will not delay contract award, as source approval processes typically cannot be completed in time to meet operational needs. The procurement is assigned a NAICS code of 611430 and is being managed by the 355th Contracting Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, with point of contact information provided for inquiries. Approval of TalentSmartEQ as the exclusive source is required, and the Government will proceed without awaiting potential alternatives.

General Info

Sole source procurement of proprietary EQ assessments and training materials from TalentSmartEQ for 100 participants.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4877 355 Cons Pk

Contract Value

$19,790.85

NAICS

611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

Place of Performance

Tucson, AZ, 85707, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

TALENTSMART INC.

Award Issued Date

07/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 13

special-notice

AwardedJul 18

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM MST

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4877 355 Cons Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4877 355 Cons Pk

Office AddressDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

Contacts

Cody Daraban

Zachary Goit

Full Description

Intent to sole source to TalentSmartEQ.

This is not a solicitation and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.

The 355th Wing requires proprietary TalentSmartEQ emotional intelligence assessment licenses and Mastering EQ Level 1 and Level 2 Participant Kits to support Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention Plan objectives. These materials are necessary to evaluate baseline emotional intelligence competencies, deliver validated skill‑building interventions, and maintain certification standards for Wing EQ instructors.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302‑1. The Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed items. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the proprietary data necessary to manufacture or replicate these materials:

Mastering Level 1 Participant License – Full Kit (80 EA) Includes: Self Pro Edition Emotional Intelligence Appraisal (Online), Yellow Foam Brains, Mastering EQ Insight and Action Guide, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Hardcover Book, 66 Strategies to Train My EQ Brain Job Aid, and TalentSmart Pen.
Mastering Level 2 Participant License – Full Kit (20 EA) Includes: Multi‑Rater Edition Emotional Intelligence Appraisal (Online), Yellow Foam Brains, Mastering EQ Insight and Action Guide, 66 Strategies to Train My EQ Brain Job Aid, and TalentSmart Pen.

TalentSmartEQ is the sole owner, developer, and distributor of the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal®, the Emotional Intelligence 2.0 curriculum, and all associated certification programs. TalentSmartEQ confirmed that no authorized distributors, resellers, or third‑party organizations are permitted to sell, certify, or deliver these products. All materials and certifications are provided directly by TalentSmartEQ.

All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 3 days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.

The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole source. The Government does not possess the necessary proprietary information to manufacture or replicate the materials solicited hereunder from any source other than TalentSmartEQ.

See below for item specifics:

CLIN 0001 – Mastering EQ Level 1 Participant License – Full Kit (80 EA)

CLIN 0002 – Mastering EQ Level 2 Participant License – Full Kit (20 EA)