| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 1301379536 |
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) is conducting market research to identify capable sources, specifically targeting Small Businesses and accredited educational institutions, to provide multi-disciplinary vocational training courses for the incarcerated population at the Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar (NCBM) in San Diego, CA.
This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) only. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or an obligation on the part of the Government to purchase services.
2.0 REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
The contractor will be required to provide vocational training across several trade areas, including:
Barbering Course (Three-Part Program - 120 Hours Total)
NCCER Introduction to Electrical Trades (120 Hours)
Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Fundamentals (60 Hours)
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) (40 Hours)
Construction Management Fundamentals (60 Hours)
Introduction to AI Concepts and Applications (50 Hours)
Mandatory Operational Constraints:
Accreditation: The contractor must be accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for adult education and be capable of awarding transferable college credits, transcripts, and continuing education units (CEUs).
Staffing: Instructors must possess an active California Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential, or hold a recognized trade journeyman license in lieu of the teaching credential where permitted by state regulations.
Logistics & Security: NCBM is a secure Level II (male) and Level III (female) confinement facility. The contractor is responsible for providing all brig-approved tools, equipment, HAZMAT, and consumables required to execute the hands-on labs. All personnel must successfully pass National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background checks and tool inventory clearances daily.
3.0 CAPABILITY STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (not exceeding five pages) that demonstrates their ability to satisfy the criteria above. Submissions must include:
Company Profile:
Legal Name, Address, and UEI Number.
Business Size and Socio-Economic Status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HubZone, Large Business).
Accreditation Verification: Proof of active WASC accreditation or state-equivalent certification to issue college credits/CEUs.
Staffing Plan: A brief narrative demonstrating the ability to provide instructors holding California CTE credentials in the specialized trade areas (specifically HVAC, Electrical, HAZWOPER, and AI).
Security & Tool Control Capability: A statement confirming the vendor’s capacity to source, transport, inventory, and secure all vocational tools and consumables inside a secure correctional facility daily.
Past Performance: Brief summaries of up to three (3) similar contracts performed within the past five (5) years, indicating the agency/customer, contract value, and scope of work.
4.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit all capability statements and questions electronically via email to the Contract Specialist at julius.s.limcolioc.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 24 July 2026, 1000 PST.

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