# Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016726q1118

- Solicitation number: N0016726Q1118
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NSWC Carderock (N00167)
- NAICS: 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- Product or service code: U009 Education Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland
- County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031
- City: Bethesda. https://abierto.us/cities/bethesda-md-2407125
- First posted: June 15, 2026
- Last posted: June 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ae2d6216f0e143f3be354576d656270c/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to solicit for Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training as detailed in the attached solicitation.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is procurement IS set aside for small business. The NAICS code is 611430 and the Small Business Standard is $15 Million. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular.

This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260507. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services) Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 AM EDT on Thursday, 18 June 2026. All questions received before this deadline will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.

Quote packages are due on or before 10:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Responses shall include Official Company Name, Cage Code, and Point of Contact name & phone number. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Tracy McDonough tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

## Publications

- June 15, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice ae2d6216f0e143f3be354576d656270c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ae2d6216f0e143f3be354576d656270c/view

## Points of contact

- Tracy McDonough, tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

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