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US Patent and Trademark Office · Alexandria, VA
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New this week, 20 days to respond.
Solicitation # N0017827Q6617Updated Nov 13, 2026Scored Nov 14, 2026
Closes in 5 days, Nov 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Nov 19
Nov 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Summary by RFP Detector
Department of the Navy (NSWC Dahlgren), part of the Department of Defense, posted a request for quotations titled “DIOM Training” under solicitation number N0017827Q6617. It was posted on Nov 13, 2026. Responses are due Nov 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EST. It is classified under NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and product/service code R408. No set-aside is listed. The place of performance is Dahlgren, Virginia. The listed point of contact is James Embrey.
RFP Detector Score
Every RFP starts at 50. Each factor adds or subtracts points compared with a typical RFP; unknown data counts as neutral.
Starts at 50
No value published. Typical award is about $70K: the median of 576 Navy contracts over $25K awarded in NAICS 611430, FY24–FY26.
Full and open competition. The largest recipient took 10% of these dollars in FY24–FY26, and spending is spread across many vendors.
Navy obligated $237M on NAICS 611430 across 955 contracts in FY24–FY26. 87 other notices from this office in the past 12 months.
Solicitation, bids due: 5 days to respond (due Nov 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EST). Tight.
Documents not listed, named contact with email and phone, 838-word description.
Posted today.
50 + contributions = 57 (C, Fair)
Informational, not advice to bid or not bid. Score version 1.0.0, evaluated Nov 14, 2026.
Eligibility · Full and open competition
Full and open competition means the notice states no set-aside: any responsible business can respond, subject to the requirements in the notice.
Not stated in a form we could extract. See the official solicitation for requirements, evaluation criteria and submission steps.
From the official notice
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017827Q6617 NAICS Code: 611430 FSC/PSC Code: R408 Anticipated Date to be published to the GPE: 11/13/2027 Anticipated Closing Date: 11/19/2027 Submitted by: James Embrey Telephone#: (540) 498-5241 Email Address: james.d.embrey3..civ@us.navy.mil PSC/FSC Code and Description: DIOM Training DPAS Rating assigned: DO-C9 Basis for award: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. ? Full and Open Competition - FAR Part 12 (DPCAP Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0028) ? Only One Source—under SAT, FAR 12.102(a) (DPCAP CD 2026-O0028) ? Only One Source—over SAT, 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.102 (DPCAP CD 2026-O0028). ?Total Small Business Set-Aside – FAR 19.104-1 (DPCAP CD 2026-O0037 Rev. 1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or service prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 (DPCAP CD 2026-O0028) using the publicizing requirements of FAR Part 5 (DPCAP CD 2026-O0003 Rev. 1). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Synopsis/Solicitation N0017827Q6617 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement as of the date of issuance and are included in the attached SF 1449. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. For commercial acquisitions using simplified procedures under FAR Part 12 (DPCAP CD 2026-O0028), Buy American applies unless the value exceeds the applicable Trade Agreements threshold, in which case Trade Agreements apply – except where an exception applies. See the applicable clauses provided in the SF1449. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure services manufactured by The Arbinger Company. See the attached Statement of Work. The Arbinger Company is located in Farmington, Utah. To design and create an effective curriculum, there would be a requirement of up to a twelve (12) month certification program for specialized training in instructional design that would be necessary for multiple team members. This estimate assumes individuals have an existing background in design with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field. In conjunction with this requirement, the instructional design team would need an estimated fifteen (15) months of planning and organization to design a course capable of supporting a large organization. To adequately facilitate training, there would be an additional requirement to have a Master Facilitator. Providing this level of training requires additional certifications that take up to three (3) years of active facilitation plus several months of application and training. These additional expenses could not be recovered through full and open competition. In addition, there is no guarantee that an in-house design team and master facilitator could create and provide training that is comparable to the Outward Mindset ideology. This curriculum is only available via The Arbinger Company. All costs associated with this requirement must be included in the quoted price as separate line items (taxes excluded). This includes costs such as shipping and freight to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114 or any tariff or duty charges. No additional costs may be added after award. Where applicable, DFARS 252.225-7013 (DPCAP CD 2026-O0041 Rev. 1), Duty-Free Entry, will be incorporated. The Government will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the order will be issued on a firm fixed-price basis. All responsible offerors shall submit a quotation in response to this solicitation. By submission of a quotation, the offeror represents compliance with the applicable representations and certifications, which are incorporated by reference and completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), as applicable. Submission of a quotation shall constitute the offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. Quotes will only be accepted from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or authorized re-sellers who have provided a Letter of Authorization. If the offeror is not the OEM, the offeror shall provide documentation from the OEM confirming that they are an authorized reseller or distributor of the item(s) quoted. For sole source requirements, this publication is not intended to suggest that quotes from sources other than the OEM will be accepted. Quotations submitted without the required OEM authorization documentation will not be considered for award. Quotations that take exception to the terms and conditions of this solicitation will be deemed non-compliant and rejected. Offerors are encouraged to submit published pricing, historical pricing data, or other information to support the Government’s price analysis and determination of fair and reasonable pricing. In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at (see the official solicitation). Quote is due by 19 November 2027, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST/EDT with an anticipated award date by 21 December 2027. Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to james.d.embrey3.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFQ closing. Email should reference Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017827Q6617 in the subject line. Attachments -SOW -SF1449: Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items -CDRL A0001 -DI-MGMT-81605
No documents are listed for this notice.
James Embrey
PrimaryPoints of contact as published on the notice.
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted
Responses dueNext · in 5 days
Archive date on the official notice
Federal award history
Department of the Navy · NAICS 611430 · FY24–FY26
Recipients of past awards in this market, not the incumbent of this RFP.
| Fiscal year | Obligated ($) |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | 76,478,338.18 |
| FY2023 | 95,974,515.2 |
| FY2024 | 93,727,801.04 |
| FY2025 | 81,851,203.23 |
| FY2026 | 61,160,865.87 |
Federal contract award records, award types A–D, FY24–FY26. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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