How to bid on Self-Paced Military/Leadership AI Training for the DEPT of Defense

What the DEPT of Defense is buying

The Regional Contracting Office (RCO) is seeking a one-year, subscription-based online Artificial Intelligence (AI) workforce development and training service. This will provide on-demand, self-paced training for up to 100 personnel at MAGTFTC/MCAGCC in Twentynine Palms, CA.

The training must cover AI literacy, generative AI, prompt engineering, workflow automation, data analysis, and practical AI applications within DoD and Federal Government environments. The service needs to include structured learning paths, on-demand course access, and administrative oversight with user progress tracking and reporting.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. The deadline for submitting your quotation is September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions are generally not considered.

The selected vendor must provision user credentials and administrative dashboard access electronically within 48 hours of the award.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in online education and training, particularly those with expertise in Artificial Intelligence and experience developing curriculum for government or military personnel. Vendors should be able to provide a comprehensive, self-paced online platform.

The relevant category for this work is education, specifically in technology and leadership development.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you will need to click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all attached documents, including the updated Statement of Work (SOW).

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the updated Statement of Work (SOW) to ensure your proposed training platform meets all clarified technical requirements and salient characteristics. Clearly outline how your curriculum addresses each core requirement, from AI literacy to practical DoD applications.

Emphasize your platform's administrative oversight capabilities, including user progress tracking, completion reporting, and direct dashboard access for the command's Technical Point of Contact. Highlight your ability to provision access quickly, within the 48-hour requirement, and confirm your pricing is firm-fixed-price for the one-year subscription.