a.

This category describes training in which the vendor is making the course content and/or materials to be specific to the requesting agency. Tailored training typically requires a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) and review/acceptance of deliverable. The following are indicators of tailored training:

1) Creating a new training course.

2) Changing the content of an existing course to make it agency-specific.

3) Adding terms and conditions to a regularly scheduled, COTS training event.

b.

If the Government has a need for tailored training or tailored training materials, the requirement must be forwarded to the contracting office for procurement. (See DoDI 1400.25, Volume 410

.

) The GPC may be used as the payment method on the awarded contract; see paragraphs 1-

2.d.

and 1-8.g. Cardholders cannot use the GPC as the procurement method.

c.

Non-Tailored

. Setting a date and time for a COTS class and/or offering a COTS class on the installation is not considered tailored.

C

ardholders

may use the GPC to purchase a course which was initially developed for the organization/agency but is now being offered as a COTS course.