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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT: Prepare, conduct and administer a Joint Maritime Operations Web-enabled Competency Based Influenced (CBI) On-line Course.

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The Naval War College, College of Distance Education, intends to award a sole source contract for the preparation, conduct, and administration of a Competency Based Education/Influenced (CBE/I) online course focused on Joint Maritime Operations. This contract is justified under federal acquisition regulations citing that only one contractor possesses the unique combination of qualifications necessary, including advanced academic degrees in relevant fields, joint and naval operational experience, knowledge of the Naval War College curriculum and methodology, and expertise with Blackboard Learning Management System capabilities. The designated contractor is Michael D. Borg, chosen based on these highly specialized requirements and previous performance. The contract’s base period spans from March to September 2020, with three option periods extending through March 2021, covering incremental phases of course delivery and administration. The procurement is conducted under NAICS code 611310 with a small business size standard of $27.5 million. While classified as a sole source procurement, other qualified sources are invited to submit capability statements by January 31, 2020, before a sole source award is finalized in early February 2020. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Guidelines effective as of October 2018, and responses must be submitted via email with no phone inquiries accepted. This contract supports the Naval War College mission by ensuring specialized online education tailored to the unique demands of maritime and joint military operational training.

General Info

Sole source contract to Michael D. Borg for Joint Maritime Operations online course development.

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Department Of Defense → Naval War College

NAICS

611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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PostedJan 16

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval War College

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OfficeNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1207, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval War College

Office AddressNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1207, USA

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Full Description

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the Naval War College, College of Distance Education (CDE), Naval War College has a requirement to prepare, conduct and administer a Competency Based Education/Influenced (CBE/I) online courses in accordance with the provided statement of work. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c) (1) pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the product or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the government. As evidenced in the sole source justification provided by the requiring activity there is only one contractor that has the specific qualifications that meet the peculiar requirements of this contract. The qualifications for this position are unique in that they require a combination of professional education, joint and naval warfare operational experience, familiarity with the Naval War College (NWC) missions and functions, and experience and competence in teaching the NWC curriculum at the graduate level using the NWC methodology. The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities specific to these courses are: a. Ph.D. in Military History, International Relations, National Security Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field - Desirable b. MA/MS in Military History, International Relations, National Security Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field - Required c. Joint Professional Military Education Phase I - Highly Desirable d. Joint, Naval, or Interagency experience at grade of O-5, or equivalent - Highly Desirable e. Teaching experience in the NWC curriculum and method - Required f. The contractor is expected to have an in-depth knowledge of the capabilities of the Bb LMS. The Contractor identified is Michael D. Borg. Period of Performance: Base: 27 March 2020 to 10 September 2020 Option 1: 12 June 2020 to 26 November 2020 Option 2: 16 September 2020 to 18 March 2021 Option 3: 27-29 July 2020 The NAICS code is 611310 and small business size of $27.5M. A Request for Quote is expected to be released on January 17, 2020 with a response date of January 31, 2020 at 15:00 am (EST). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition FAC 2005-101 Effective: October 26, 2018. The NAICS code is 611310 and small business size standard is $27,500,000.00. Although this is a sole source requirement, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency to contact@example.gov no later than January 31, 2020 at 15:00 am (EST). No phone calls please. If no responses are received by the above referenced date/time a sole source contract will be awarded no later than February 3, 2020.