E-learning opportunities
<FONT SIZE=2>Many IT contracts include training elements. The following procurements specifically request electronic training elements such as computer-based training, distance learning and teleconferencing.</FONT>
Course Development Support Services
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Value: Not available
RFP: Expected in late November
Purpose: The contractor will help FEMA manage the design, development and pilot testing of new courses, and the review, evaluation and revision of existing courses. Courses include classroom based as well as distance learning, teleconferencing, CD-ROMs and the Internet. The contract will be for 8(a) firms only.
Federal Acquisition Management Information System
Agency: General Services Administration
Value: $15 million
RFP: November
Purpose: GSA wants to build a new acquisition management system. As part of this system, the contractor will provide end-user training including computer-based training and an online user manual.
Education and Training Support Services
Agency: Department of Defense
Value: $6 million
RFP: Expected in December
Purpose: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency wants to maintain and expand educational and training capabilities at the Defense Nuclear Weapons School at Kirkland Air Force Base in New Mexico. The school's training courses are being expanded to include all weapons of mass destruction. The contractor will help develop new training capabilities including multimedia, distance learning and video teletraining.
Web-based Telework Learning Modules
Agency: Office of Personnel Management
Value: Not available
RFP: Expected in December
Purpose: OPM wants Web-based learning modules on telework. One module will be for employees, the other for managers. OPM wants to reduce barriers to teleworking.
Human Resource XXI Century Services Recompete
Agency: Army
Value: $1.5 billion
RFP: Expected in January
Purpose: A broad human resources support contract that includes modeling and simulation and education and training elements. Services include distance learning, computer-based training and career skills training. The current contract holders are Northrop Grumman Corp. and Resource Consultants Inc.
Satellite Communications Control and Planning and Communications Systems Support
Agency: Army
Value: $38.1 million
RFP: Expected in January
Purpose: The Army Space Command needs support services for its operations, including contingency planning, requirements definition, mission analysis and architecture review. Training needs such as distance learning and simulations are elements in these requirements. This contract likely will have multiple winners.