United States - Peace Operations Training and Assistance in Zambia

Description

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.

Opportunity closing date

27 September 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed