T&E Professional Body of Knowledge Course

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Background The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is seeking to procure a Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge Course to enhance the capabilities of its Test & Evaluation workforce. The goal of this contract is to provide training that increases efficiency in executing mission tasking, with a focus on the fundamentals of Test & Evaluation as covered in the Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Foundational exam. Work Details The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) training course, facilitated by subject matter expert (SME) instructors. The instruction will cover the complete Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Body of Knowledge (BoK) tailored to support NSWC PHD mission requirements. Key topics include: 1. Introduction and history of Test & Evaluation within the Federal Government. 2. Overview of the Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Process, including references to Navy, FAA, DHS, and other federal agencies. 3. T&E Planning covering Requirements Analysis, T&E Strategy, Evaluation Approach, Test Planning, T&E Cost Management, Contracting for T&E, Organizational Planning, Risk Identification & Management. 4. T&E Design focusing on Test Adequacy and Scientific Test & Analysis Techniques. 5. T&E Execution including Test Control Management, Data Management, and Test Safety & Certification. 6. Data Analysis covering Data Verification and Validation, Validation of Test Results, Cyber Resilience/Cybersecurity Analysis, Model Validation, and Data Analytics. Expected outcomes include a comprehensive understanding of CTEP BoK principles among students and adequate preparation for the CTEP Foundational examination. Period of Performance Base Year: 10/01/2026 - 9/30/2027 Place of Performance Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division Bidder Requirements The contractor must have qualified instructors who are subject matter experts in Test & Evaluation principles and possess relevant certifications to deliver the CTEP training effectively.