What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of California Military Department seeks a contractor to provide distributed learning services across multiple locations in California on a fluctuating, demand-driven schedule. The contractor will supply qualified personnel with at least five years of IT-business alignment experience and an IT or engineering degree to support specialized computer-based training rooms equipped with audio/visual systems and distance learning infrastructure. Onshore USA organizations may bid, and California-certified Small Businesses or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises qualify for a 5% bid preference, or 10% if certified as both. Written questions must be emailed to [email protected] by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids must be submitted by mail, hand delivery, or as a single PDF email attachment to [email protected], with the bid opening scheduled for December 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The contract term is 36 months, estimated to run from December 14, 2026, through December 13, 2029.
Scope of work
- Maintain sixteen Distributed Learning Classrooms across multiple California locations.
- Maintain audio conference bridging equipment located in Sacramento.
- Create and update a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for work performed.
- Provide hands-on training to CMD personnel on DL Classrooms IT hardware and software.
- Perform structured knowledge transfer, walkthroughs, and technical documentation for CMD personnel.
- Submit a monthly status report by the 5th working day after the previous month.
- Perform DL asset auditing and accountability as needed.
- Collaborate with CMD personnel to implement approved federal IT system changes.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive bid from a qualified, responsible bidder (with Small Business Preference if applicable) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Personnel must maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) secret clearance.
- Possess CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+ certifications.
- Minimum five years experience aligning IT systems with business processes (three years lead).
- Bachelor's degree in IT-related or Engineering field (additional experience may substitute).
- Contractor personnel must have a valid California Driver's License.
- Prime Contractor must self-perform at least 70% of the total work.
- Corporations must be registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State.
- Personnel must obtain and utilize DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and ASCL Token.
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Form
- Payee Data Record (STD 204)
- Bidder Declaration (GSPD 05-105)
- DVBE Declaration (STD 843)
- Darfur Certification
- Contractor Certification Clauses
- Civil Rights Laws Certification
- Proposed List of Subcontractors
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy (mail or hand delivery) or electronic submission via email
- Instructions
- Electronic bids sent to [email protected] as a single PDF attachment with Event ID 40911, Distributed Learning, Bid Due Date 12/01/2026, and Contractor Business Name in subject line. Mail/hand deliveries require email notification.
