Description
The U.S. Army III Armored Corps (III AC) is seeking qualified contractors to provide accredited academic instruction and curriculum development in four emerging‑technology disciplines: Additive Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Edge Coding, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Management and Operations. The award will be one or more Indefinite‑Delivery Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) contracts (FFP) with a guaranteed minimum of $9,000 and a total ceiling of $2,200,275. Work includes developing curricula, delivering remote and in‑person instruction, and providing all necessary faculty, facilities, equipment, and lab resources within 20 mi of Fort Hood, Texas. The base period runs 07 Sep 2026‑06 Sep 2027 with a one‑year option and a possible six‑month extension, allowing up to three years of service. Offers must be submitted electronically by 27 Aug 2026; questions are due 25 Aug 2026. Contractors must be regionally accredited, have existing AM lab capability, and be able to host up to 100 students per cohort.
• Four curriculum development tasks (one per discipline) and corresponding instructional CLINs.
• Remote and in‑person delivery formats for Data Analytics; in‑person for the other three disciplines.
• Minimum of three CLINs per offer (one development + two instruction).
• Facility must be within 20 mi of Fort Hood and include labs comparable to Stratasys and Xact Metal equipment.
• Required certifications: regional accreditation, CAC/NIPRNet access for instructors, SAM registration.
• Award will be based on best‑value trade‑off (technical, past performance, price).