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U -- SUBMARINE SCHOOL TRAINING ASSESSMENT SOL N00140-00-Q-1389 DUE 022200 POC Point of Contact Diane Sturgis, SAP Buyer (215) 697-9687, Robert Desmarets E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Bid Officer, synopsis@phil.fisc.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. FISC Norfolk Det. Phila intends to acquire a Submarine School Training for installation of ten (AEC) Automated Electronic Classrooms located at Naval Submarine School, Groton CT. Requirement will be solicited as a commercial item acquisition IAW FAR part 12, using the special simplified acquisition procedures as set forth in FAR, part 13.5. The RFQ number is N00140-00-Q-1389. Requirements: The U.S. Naval Submarine School will be modernizing the officer "pipeline" training in the Submarine Officer Basic Course (SOBC) and Submarine Officer Advanced Course (SOAC). This modernization will consist of the installation of ten Automated Electronic Classrooms (AEC) as well as incorporation management tools. In conjunction with the computer-based upgrades, the duration of each of the courses of instruction will be reduced in length by two weeks. The commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Submarine School will require the conduct of an assessment of the methods of instruction currently in use, facilities in use, planned facilities improvements, instructional management system(s) in use, training requirements, and other factors influencing efficiency and effectiveness of training. Technical Requirements: (1) The contractor will provide a Team of personnel with a cross-section of experience in submarine training and computer-based training and management systems. The submarine experience should be recent and relevant to the skills necessary to teach submarine officers critical skills. The experience of the team shall be firmly founded in supervisory and executive level leadership requirements necessary to teach prospective submarine officers. Team members will have at least a Secret security clearance. This Team will coordinate with the Officer Training Department of the Submarine School staff to meet and review CNET and NAVEDTRA requirements. They will also review the learning objectives for the SOCA and SOBC courses to gain an understanding of any applicable procedures. The Team review course training materials and computer-based and multi-media training currently in use. They will also make themselves aware of the need to "export" training via video teleconferences (VTC) or SIPRNET. (2) Following the above, the Team will review the initial results with a Advisory Board of personnel who have extensive experience in various different instructional delivery systems, both from the product development standpoint and from the training delivery perspective. Advisory Board members will also be available for review and feedback as necessary. (3) A written report will be developed for the Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Submarine School, which will include the recommended plan to accomplish improvements for the upgrade of submarine officer pipeline training. Representative specific goals include (but are not necessarily limited to): (a) Instructional Management Systems Upgrades: (1) AEC access to instructional and reference materials. The expected approach is development of a database of multimedia files for use by instructors in preparing their classroom presentations. (2) Improved archiving and access to student performance records. This may include automation of the archiving of these records. (3) Improved authoring capability for all instructors: (Note): This study should include guidelines for mentoring instructors in the use of such software. (4) Use of AEC hardware and infrastructure to more efficiently conduct testing, on-site modification of class materials, etc. (5) Provide recommended use of an improved Instructional Management System to assess student performance. In conjunction with assessment, the capability to tailor the course to meet the needs of the students should be considered. (6) Reduce course length or provide additional course content. (b) Improved instructional delivery methods: (1) Identify areas that could benefit most from simulation or other multimedia development. (2) Address areas that would benefit from interactive courseware development. (3) Identify improvements that would provide effectiveness, such as scenario generators. (4) Evaluate/identify options for "night study" programs tailored to individuals vice group learning. (5) Evaluate the concept of module-based software, i.e., work on interactive plots initially then move to tactics. Link the tactics to NWPs and classroom multimedia presentation materials. (6) Review methods of "exporting" training via VTC or SIPRNET and provide recommendations regarding the training that would lend itself to these delivery methods. (c) Incorporation of existing advanced training materials: (1) Provide approach for incorporating existing simulation products, i.e., SET or CBOT, in the AEC. (d) Remedial instructional assistance: (1) Provide recommendations for addressing remedial or extra instruction using computer-based materials. B. Task 2 Timeline Development: The contractor will prepare a proposed timeline for implementing the plan outlined in Task 1. Timeline should include monitoring and reporting dates for milestones. 3. Documentation: (b) Final Report: The report is detailed in paragraph 2.A Task 1 and in paragraph 2.B Task 2. The reports will be provided in electronic format (MS Word) and in a hard copy format. Changes to any task statement must be approved by the CO, Submarine School. (c) Deliverables will be provided to CO, Submarine School with copies to CDR Daniel Farson, Officer Training Department Head. 4. Travel: Long distance travel is not anticipated in support of this effort. 5. Labor: The following labor categories and commensurate qualification are requested in support of this SOW. LABOR CATEGORY: Senior Program Mgr QUALIFICATIONS: 15yrs, Master's degree (scientific, technical, mgt or financial) Program Manager 10yrs, Master's degree (technical or managerial) Operations Analyst V 7yrs, Master degree (technical) Operations Analyst IV 6yrs Bachelor's degree (technical) Instructional Designer III 7yrs, PhD (Instructional Design), Document Prod Specialist 1yr, H.S. Diploma. (NOTE): All Offerors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quotation in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation. This will be a GSA award under Group 70, Part I, Sections B & C. Responses are due no later than 02/22/2000 at 4:00 pm local time. Faxed responses shall also be accepted. Faxes responses to 215-697-9569 and should be marked with quotation number and directed to the attention of Diane Sturgis, Code 02P41D. Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423446). (0040)

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