# Peace Operations Training and Assistance in Zambia

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/19aqmm24r0118

- Solicitation number: 19AQMM24R0118
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as presolicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Sincerus Global Solutions Inc.
- Department: Department of State
- Contracting office: Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM)
- NAICS: 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools
- Product or service code: U099 Other Education and Training Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: ZMB
- First posted: August 12, 2024
- Last posted: September 12, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/04d2afff8648413a8b6d0ab100bb2061/view

## Description

Amendment 001 of the soliciation is posted as of September 12, 2024; there has been no changed in the due date of proposals.

The overarching objective of this requirement is to build the Zambia Defense Force's (ZDF) capacity to prepare, deploy, and sustain effective peacekeeping forces in support of UN-mandated tasks. This solicitation shall complement broader GPOI programming efforts and support U.S. Government (USG) peacekeeping policy priorities for Zambia and the region. Required tasks consist of three (3) distinct but interconnected activities:

1. The development and delivery of high-quality training that is informed by the latest UN policy, doctrine, and guidance and that incorporates partner nation doctrine, processes, practices, and lessons learned; mission-specific and responsive to changing mission trends; adaptive to both formal classroom and field training environments; and carried out using sound adult learning principles with consideration for a variety of trainee skill levels to execute a combination of classroom, hands-on learning/practical exercises, and field training exercises.

2. Strategic, responsive, collaborative, and respectful mentorship and engagement before, during, and after training activities which builds partner confidence, addresses unique training requirements, and develops institutional capacity to advance the partner toward self-sufficiency and improved operational readiness.

3. Procurement and delivery of equipment and supplies for use in pre-deployment training the same way that partner employs the equipment and supplies in the mission. Training aids and support material should be introduced for added realism and scenario flexibility. The partner’s peace operations training center (POTC) staff should be capable of maintaining, repairing, accounting, issuing, and storing equipment,supplies, and training support material after the completion of training as specified by the contract.

**Place of Performance:** Nanking Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC)

**Lusaka, Zambia Period of Performance:** One (1) 12-month period of performance with three (3) 12 months option years.

**Competition Procedures:** 100% Small Business Set Aside Questions regarding the solicition are due on/before 10:00 AM EDT September 3, 2024. Proposals are due on/before 12:00 PM EDT September 27, 2024. All proposals from responsible vendors will be evaluated if received on time and deemed responsive. All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Sincerus Global Solutions Inc. (UEI M54ZJDV8LMU6)
- Contract: 19AQMM25C0040, definitive contract
- Obligated: $859,284.38
- Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 12 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 19AQMM24R0118 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 19AQMM (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_19AQMM25C0040_1900_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 12, 2024: Presolicitation, due September 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 5cae5419066c4a1394cf5437da3273f4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5cae5419066c4a1394cf5437da3273f4/view
- August 27, 2024: Solicitation, due September 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice b976e6d331e5410084cc3aca7f38e2cd. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b976e6d331e5410084cc3aca7f38e2cd/view
- September 12, 2024: Solicitation, due September 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 04d2afff8648413a8b6d0ab100bb2061. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/04d2afff8648413a8b6d0ab100bb2061/view

## Points of contact

- Holli Baker, BakerHC@state.gov
- IP Contracting Team, IP_Contracting_Team@state.gov

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