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Key Dates

Due Date

Posted Date

Agency & Value

Agency

STRATEGIC WEAPONS FAC PAC FINANCIAL

Contract Value

Not provided

Codes & Classification

Solicitation Number

N6471026Q0003

NAICS

611420 - Computer Training

Classification Code

U099

Additional Details

Set Aside

SBA

Place of Performance

Silverdale, Washington, UNITED STATES

SourceSAM

Documents5

The Department of the Navy, through the Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific (SWFPAC), is soliciting proposals for the provision of in-person, instructor-led VMware vSphere training at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor, located in Silverdale, Washington. This procurement, identified under solicitation number N6471026Q0003, is classified under NAICS code 611420 (Computer Training) and Product Service Code U099. The opportunity is set aside for SBA-eligible entities. Purpose and Scope: The primary objective of this procurement is to equip up to fifteen (15) SWFPAC personnel with foundational and advanced skills necessary to operate, manage, and maintain the agency’s standardized VMware vSphere 7 virtual infrastructure. As SWFPAC’s server environment and software-defined data center (SDDC) are built upon VMware vSphere, this training is critical to ensuring personnel can effectively support, troubleshoot, and optimize the command’s virtualized IT assets. Key Requirements and Deliverables: The contractor is required to deliver the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized commercial training course, specifically “VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V7].” The training must be conducted in person over five consecutive days, tailored to an 8-hour instructional day (with a minimum 30-minute lunch break), and scheduled between 0700 and 1600 hours. The course must be led by a currently certified VMware Instructor (VCI) and utilize the official VMware curriculum, ensuring hands-on instruction in the following core areas: - VMware ESXi™ 7 and VMware vCenter Server® 7 - VMware vSphere® Client™ - vSphere standard and distributed switches - VMware vSphere® VMFS datastores - VMware vSphere® vMotion® and Storage vMotion® - VMware vSphere® High Availability (HA) and Distributed Resource Scheduler™ (DRS) - VMware vSphere® Lifecycle Manager™ Deliverables include: - 15 sets of official VMware course materials (digital or physical) - 15 official VMware certification exam vouchers Place and Period of Performance: Training will be conducted onsite at Bangor Naval Base – Kitsap, 2720 Ohio Street, Silverdale, WA 98315. The course must commence no later than September 30, 2026. The exact schedule will be coordinated with the government point of contact following contract award. Special Provisions and Considerations: Contractors must be able to obtain base access through approved systems (e.g., Rapid Gate, DBIDS) at their own expense and comply with all security and identification requirements, including the display of company logos on vehicles and SWFPAC-issued badges on personnel. All contractor staff must be proficient in English and adhere to workplace conduct standards, including prohibitions on political activity and requirements for professional appearance. Compliance with SWFPAC’s Operations Security (OPSEC) and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) policies is mandatory. The contractor must not employ individuals deemed a potential threat to the installation’s security or mission. Contracting Entity and Contact Information: This solicitation is issued by the Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific Financial Office, under the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy. The primary point of contact is Tabbatha Austin ([email protected], 360-564-3069), with Lacy Campochiaro ([email protected], 360-564-2396) as the secondary contact. Procurement Details: - Notice Type: Solicitation - Set-Aside: SBA - NAICS: 611420 (Computer Training) - PSC: U099 - Location: Silverdale, Washington, USA - Opportunity ID: 15b8b1ba0f62453a95991cd2b33268d8 - Solicitation posted: January 4, 2026 - Response deadline: October 4, 2026 Contractors considering this opportunity should ensure they are authorized VMware training providers, capable of meeting all base access and security requirements, and able to deliver the specified curriculum and deliverables within the stated timeframe. For full solicitation details and attachments, refer to the official posting at https://sam.gov/opp/15b8b1ba0f62453a95991cd2b33268d8/view.