T&E Professional Body of Knowledge Course

Page 1 of 4 1. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this request is to procure Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge Course and associated Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Foundational exam opportunity for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). 2. OBJECTIVE Provide Certified Test & Evaluation Professional Body of Knowledge Course training to NSWC PHD’s Test & Evaluation workforce that increases efficiency in execution of mission tasking. This course will review the fundamentals of Test & Evaluation which are covered in the Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Foundational exam. The course includes an introduction with a short history of Test & Evaluation in the Federal Government and an overview of the Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Process (with references to Navy, FAA, DHS, Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), and other DoW agencies). The class then focuses on the Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP)Body of Knowledge (BOK) including the four subject domains: Test and Evaluation (Test & Evaluation) Planning (Requirements Analysis, Test & Evaluation strategy, Evaluation approach, Test Planning, Test & Evaluation Cost, Management, Contracting for Test & Evaluation, Organizational planning, Risk identification and management, Specialized Types of testing); Test & Evaluation Design (Test Adequacy and Scientific Test and analysis techniques); Test and Evaluation Execution (Test Control Management, Data Management, and Test Safety / Certification); and Test Data Analysis, Evaluation and Reporting (Data Verification and Validation, Validation of Test Results, Evaluation, Reporting, Cyber Resilience / Cybersecurity Analysis, Model Validation, and Data Analytics). 3. SCOPE OF WORK Scope of Work: Test & Evaluation Training Services The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) training course, facilitated by subject matter expert (SME) instructors. The instruction shall cover the complete Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Body of Knowledge (BoK) and be tailored to support Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) mission requirements. Training Topics & Curriculum Note on Customization: To ensure the service meets specific command needs, NSWC PHD reserves the right to incorporate command-specific work samples and scenarios into the Contractor's lesson plan. Curriculum Module Specific Topics Covered Foundational Overview Introduction and history of Test & Evaluation within the Federal Government. -- 1 of 4 -- Page 2 of 4 Acquisition Integration Overview of the DoW Acquisition Process, including references to the Navy, FAA, DHS, Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), and other federal agencies. T&E Planning (CTEP BoK) Requirements Analysis, T&E Strategy, Evaluation Approach, Test Planning, T&E Cost & Management, Contracting for T&E, Organizational Planning, Risk Identification & Management, and Specialized Testing. T&E Design (CTEP BoK) Test Adequacy and Scientific Test & Analysis Techniques. T&E Execution (CTEP BoK) Test Control Management, Data Management, and Test Safety & Certification. Data Analysis & Reporting (CTEP BoK) Data Verification and Validation (V&V), Validation of Test Results, Evaluation, Reporting, Cyber Resilience / Cybersecurity Analysis, Model Validation, and Data Analytics. Expected Training Outcomes Upon completion of the course, the Contractor's service shall achieve the following results: Outcome Area Expected Result Knowledge Acquisition Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the CTEP BoK and foundational T&E principles. Certification Readiness Students will be adequately prepared to take and pass the CTEP Foundational examination. Mission Effectiveness The NSWC PHD T&E workforce will possess the necessary skills to increase operational efficiency in their daily mission tasking. 4. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS The following resources are required: -- 2 of 4 -- Page 3 of 4 RESOURCE CATEGORY LEVEL QUANTITY SECURITY LEVEL 4.1 Test & Evaluation Professionals N/A Up to 15 students per training session Unclassified 5. SERVICES REQUIRED Training location: NSWC PHD Training date: Within 7 days of contract award, the Government will notify the contractor about the specific training dates. Training Session Length: Each training session shall be 3 days long, 8 hours per day, the exam will be an additional 4 hours on the last day, totaling 28 hours. Number of Students: up to 15 students. Period of Performance: Base Year (BY): 10/01/2026 - 9/30/2027 Option Year 1 (OY1) Period of Performance (PoP): 10/1/2027- 09/30/2028 Option Year 2 (OY2) Period of Performance (PoP): 10/1/2028- 09/30/2029 Option Year 3 (OY3) Period of Performance (PoP): 10/1/2029- 09/30/2030 Option Year 4 (OY4) Period of Performance (PoP): 10/1/2030- 09/30/2031 6. DELIVERABLES Record of Daily Attendance: Instructors shall keep a record of student attendance during each course to ensure proper attendance can be recorded at the time of training completion. Attendance shall be kept for each day to ensure attendees are present. Upon completion of the training, instructor signed attendance record(s) shall be sent to NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, PORT HUENEME DIVISION via email to issue credit for attendance. Completion Certificates: Each student shall be administered a Completion Certification consisting of the attendees name, name of training course completed, training length in days and hours, and the date the training was completed. Upon completion of the training, certificates shall be sent for distribution to NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, PORT HUENEME DIVISION via email. -- 3 of 4 -- Page 4 of 4 Certification: Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) certification exam offered for up to 10 students. Certification Term is 3 years. Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) credential is valid for 3 years. The …