01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
Wind River In-Person Training Class for VxWorks 7 and Workbench Essentials
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
Wind River In-Person Training Class for VxWorks 7 and Workbench Essentials
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The training must meet specifications outlined in the Performance Work Statement and Brand Name Justification, but detailed scope is not fully described in the notice.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services under FAR Subpart 12.6, with no separate written solicitation to be issued.
The contract requires specialized in-person training for Wind River VxWorks 7 and Workbench Essentials to support the 518 SWES, F-16 Block 30 project.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses. | Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | Proposals are requested via RFQ; evaluation will be on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis considering price and technical acceptability per the Purchase Specification document. | Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | Staffing and security requirements are not disclosed in the notice. | Not Disclosed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Wind River In-Person Training Class for VxWorks 7 and Workbench Essentials Solicitation #: FA8222260253KH This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Date: 10 September 2026 This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular _2026-01_. Contracting Office Address: 6038 Aspen Avenue, Bldg 1289 Hill AFB, UT 84056 PSC/FSC: U012 Proposed Solicitation Number: FA8222260253KH Closing Response Date: 10/09/2026 Estimated Contract Award Date: 10/16/2026 This requirement is: 100% small business set-aside NAICS Code: 611420 Small Business Size Standard: $16,000,000.00 Description of services to be acquired: This requirement is for the procurement of specialized training in support of the 518 SWES, F-16 Block 30 project. This training is essential for the migration of their VxWorks 6.9 embedded system to VxWorks 7. This specialized training will include the upgrade of VxWorks 6.9 to VxWorks 7 Workbench Essentials, VxWorks Board Support Packages and Device Drivers, and the VxWorks 6.9 to VxWorks 7 Migration. Brand Name: This requirement is for a Brand Name item. Any offers received that provide for other than those services listed in the attached PWS shall not be considered for award. Additionally, offers that are incomplete, or offers that do not meet the technical requirements shall not be considered for award. A redacted copy of the Brand Name Justification is provided as Attachment 2. Length and dates of Agreements and place of delivery and acceptance: Delivery within 30 days after contract award Training location shall be at Hill Air Force Base, Utah The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 05:00 PM mountain time 9 October 2026, via electronic mail to kevin.hutchison@us.af.mil. Offeror is responsible for verifying receipt of offer. Offeror is responsible for the following Provide CAGE code when submitting offer Ensure the quote submitted is clear and excludes inconsistencies The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (a) The Government will issue a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) Price (ii) Technical Acceptability, determined by offeror’s quote meeting the requirements for mixers as outlined in the attached Purchase Specification document (b) Evaluation is on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. All offers will be evaluated on the total proposed price. One award will be made to the offeror with the lowest priced quote which is found to be technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be determined by evaluating the offeror’s quote for a demonstration that the proposed training clearly meets the specifications outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Only information submitted with the offeror’s quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. The offeror shall ensure their quote is clear and excludes inconsistencies. Only the two lowest priced quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptability. The next lowest priced offeror will only be evaluated if either of the aforementioned offers are found technically unacceptable (and so on). Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted. All companies or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of solicitation closing for their quote to be considered for award. (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer or part of an offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Invoices. An invoice shall be submitted for the training provided. In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, use of electronic payment requests is mandatory. Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is the Department of Defense system of choice for submission of invoices and receipt/acceptance of documents. Detailed information regarding WAWF is available on the internet at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Other Clauses and Provisions applicable to this acquisition will be presented at time of award. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A Proposal Submission Information: Offers are due by 05:00PM mountain time 09 October 2026 via electronic mail to kevin.hutchison.2@us.af.mil. For additional information regarding the solicitation, contact Kevin Hutchison at kevin.hutchison.2@us.af.mil Notice to Offerors: The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses and/or provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address. https://www.acquisition.gov Attachments: Performance Work Statement Brand Name Justification
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $3.83M across 3 fiscal years.

| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | $370.4K | 3 | 2 |
| FY 2024 | $2.26M | 16 | 3 |
| FY 2025 | $1.19M | 2 | 2 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 15 broad matches are shown as supporting context.

| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA873425FR007 | WORKERA CORP. | May 9, 2025 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $910.0K | 1 |
| FA873425FR005 | COURSERA, INC. | May 5, 2025 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $284.2K | 1 |
| FA873424FR031 | PLURALSIGHT, LLC | Dec 19, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $105.0K | 2 |
| FA873424FR038 | PLURALSIGHT, LLC | Nov 20, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $450.0K | 2 |
| FA873424FR037 | PLURALSIGHT, LLC | Oct 31, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $21.0K | 2 |
| FA873424FR082 | COURSERA, INC. | Sep 17, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $27.3K | 1 |
| FA873424FR028 | COURSERA, INC. | Jul 5, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $191.1K | 2 |
| FA873424FR030 | PLURALSIGHT, LLC | Jul 5, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $186.0K | 2 |
| FA873424FR029 | PLURALSIGHT, LLC | Jun 20, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $195.0K | 1 |
| FA873424FR019 | UDACITY, INC. | Jun 4, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.00M | 1 |
| FA873424FR020 | UDACITY, INC. | Jun 4, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $30.0K | 1 |
| FA873424FR018 | UDACITY, INC. | Jun 4, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $12.5K | 1 |
| FA873424FR013 | COURSERA, INC. | May 7, 2024 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $44.7K | 1 |
| FA873423FR028 | UDACITY, INC. | Aug 22, 2023 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $216.0K | 1 |
| FA873423FR027 | PLURALSIGHT, LLC | Aug 15, 2023 | FA8734 AFLCMC GBK | 611420 / DA10 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $154.4K | 2 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.

| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UDACITY, INC. UEI VZB2CCDYKMJ9 · CAGE 8D7Z4 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 4 | 4 | $1.26M | Jun 4, 2024 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| PLURALSIGHT, LLC UEI DD5XYQCGKMJ1 · CAGE 4PHS0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 6 | 11 | $1.11M | Dec 19, 2024 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| WORKERA CORP. UEI C3JEWNMNEFL5 · CAGE 8UAB1 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $910.0K | May 9, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| COURSERA, INC. UEI US2NXMCA1373 · CAGE 7KDL9 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 4 | 5 | $547.3K | May 5, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.

| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not competed | C | 21 | $3.83M | 100.0% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
One SAM.gov notice record was resolved for this procurement family.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8222260253KH Current Brief record Wind River In-Person Training Class for VxWorks 7 and Workbench Essentials | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation | Sep 10, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 5:00 PM GMT-0600 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
No same-office comparable identified
Eligibility
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Unresolved requirement fields
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12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in specialized training, Performance Work Statement, 518 SWES, F-16 Block 30 project.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services under FAR Subpart 12.6, with no separate written solicitation to be issued.
- You can show credible past performance for FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.



