Professional Development Training

The Department of Defense, through the contracting office at Hurlburt Field, Florida, is seeking industry input for a professional development training requirement under solicitation FA441726Q5001, with a response deadline of April 27, 2026. The scope centers on delivering integrated communication training designed to enhance verbal, written, and facilitation skills within high-tempo operational environments, specifically through four courses: Intro to Briefing Communication, Brief Meeting Facilitation, Intermediate Writing, and Advanced Writing – SITREP Storytelling. Training must employ specialized methodologies including Brief Experiential Learning Technique, Brief Mapping, Trimming, Headlining, Minimum Definition of Success, and Executive Summaries, and instructors must hold certifications in these techniques with a minimum of ten years of experience supporting the U.S. Government or Special Operations organizations. Deliverables include live instruction, comprehensive training manuals, guidebooks, Brief Maps, Draft Cards, Meeting Agenda Design worksheets, digital resources such as podcasts and webinars, and issuance of participant certification upon completion. Performance is accepted upon the successful execution of all sessions, delivery of all materials, and distribution of certifications, with training deliverable either in-person at Hurlburt Field or via an approved virtual platform. There is no specified contract value, pricing structure, or line-item detail as this is a sources-sought notice, not a formal solicitation for award. No contract clauses, evaluation factors, payment details, or special requirements beyond personnel credentials and training standards are included in the documentation. The NAICS code 611430 applies, with a small business size standard of $10 million in average annual receipts, though no socioeconomic set-asides or representation requirements are identified. The contracting office is the primary point of contact, with Matthew McCabe and Lauren Hook listed for inquiries, and no COR, COTR, or PCO information is provided.