How to respond to the Army’s HSIC Executive Education Seminar Services notice

What the Army is seeking

The Department of the Army is requesting market feedback and capability statements from universities that could provide executive education seminars for National Guard senior leaders at the Homeland Security and Innovation Center in Massachusetts. The audiences include General and Flag Officer Seminar and Leadership in Homeland Security participants.

The proposed education centers on case-based analysis, facilitated discussion, critical thinking, and peer networking. Topics may include domestic response and intergovernmental coordination, as well as emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence, cyber threats, small unmanned aircraft systems and countermeasures, and innovation, subject to mission validation. This is a request for information, not a contract solicitation.

Deadline and what it means

The notice was published October 27, 2026. The stated response deadline is November 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Submit the complete response package by that time.

The notice says responses are voluntary and will be used for information and planning. They are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a contract; the Army is not obligated to make an award. The notice also states that response preparation costs are the respondent’s responsibility.

Who this opportunity suits

This notice is aimed at academic institutions with the ability to educate General Officers or comparable senior executives and deliver relevant executive seminars. Universities with faculty and experience in homeland security, emergency management, crisis leadership, or related emerging challenges may wish to explain how their capabilities fit the audiences.

It is also relevant to institutions that can discuss seminar delivery, facilities, enrollment, pricing, case-study development, intellectual property, and the practical effects of administrative or contracting requirements.

How to prepare and submit a response

The package must include an administrative profile with UEI and CAGE Code, a technical capabilities narrative, comments on all seven market research feedback areas, and direct answers to all eight targeted university questions. Refer to the attached draft Performance Work Statement, HSIC_PWS_Draft.docx, when preparing the response.

Email the response with the subject line “Sources Sought Response: W912SV27SS0001 - HSIC Executive Education Seminar Services.” The listed contacts are Marc Kerrigan as primary and Isao Hattori as alternative. The notice says phone calls and inquiries about the market survey will not be accepted or acknowledged.

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Practical tips for a strong response

Organize the response around the four required package elements, and label each of the seven feedback areas and eight questions so the reviewer can find every answer. Keep capability claims specific and support them with relevant experience, faculty qualifications, and examples of comparable senior-leader education.

For comments on requirements, identify the affected requirement, explain its practical or financial effect on your institution, and suggest an alternative that preserves educational quality. For feasibility questions, state the assumptions behind your views on capacity, timing, enrollment, pricing, and annual frequency.

Clearly distinguish existing course materials from any new case studies that might be developed, and explain relevant rights or licensing considerations. Since this is market research rather than a request for proposals, focus on useful, candid feedback and a clear account of your institution’s capabilities and willingness to compete.