SOLICITATION NOTICE
U--U -- Leadership Development Training
- Notice Date
- 6/27/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha Division, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68105-0370
- ZIP Code
- 68105-0370
- Solicitation Number
- 636-0027-05
- Response Due
- 7/5/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/4/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT/SOLE SOURCE Initially this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for ?sole source? wherein the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 23(VISN 23), Minneapolis, MN will negotiate a purchase order under FAR Part 13 for a sole source contract with Aspire Consulting under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-04. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is a follow-on procurement for leadership training and development. The current contractor has knowledge and experience with the culture of Network 23 as well as a good understanding of the current leadership skills and gaps within the Network. The experience the contractor has is critical in assisting with the development of future programs that support the need for enhancement of staff leadership skills. This will be a 12-month contract with an option for 6 months if required. The option year is subject to the availability of funds for fiscal year 2006. SCOPE OF WORK Tasks and Deliverables: The LEAD Program will largely be managed and supported by internal Network 23 education staff, content experts, and key leaders. Aspire Consulting, Inc. will support select elements of development and facilitation as follows: Deliverables: Phase I, Website development - write website instructions and provide demonstration Purchase and facilitation of DiSC Communication Profile. Purchase and facilitation of Dimensions of Leadership Profile Develop 5 on-line activities ? content and instructions. Develop leader notes to support the facilitation of 5 electronic meetings. Develop master list of leadership resources. Phase II, Develop curriculum and facilitate mentor training. Purchase and facilitation of DiSC Communication Profile with mentors. Facilitation of performance management module with Network staff. Develop performance management module. Develop 5 on-line activities ? content and instructions. Develop leader notes to support the facilitation of 5 electronic meetings. Phase III ? Development Support. Develop curriculum and facilitate project management content. Develop curriculum and facilitate presentation skills content. EVALUATION FACTORS APPLICABLE TO THIS SOLICITATION: Contractor will have prior experience in providing management-training services to VISN 23 personnel. Technical capability to provide deliverables listed above must be identified. Past performance: Identify government contracts and or private contracts of a similar scope and complexity of this procurement. Price: Technical and past performance when combined will be more important than price. THIS NOTICE IS NOT REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All proposals received by 4:00PM Central Daylight Time, July 7, 2005 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Offerors to provide a detailed written and signed proposal on company letterhead or other proposal forms, including pricing, for these services. Offerors are further required to provide Representations and Certifications as identified below. Failure to provide _Reps and Certs_ may make your offer non-responsive and delay award of contract. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NAICS code is 611430 and the small business size standard is $6.0M. Award will be a firm fixed-price contract, on certified invoicing. The government will award to obtain the best value for the government, technical capability, past performance will be more important than price. THIS PROCUREMENT IS BEING CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(B), SOLICITING FROM A SINGLE SOURCE. PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN WRITING BY MAIL OR FACSIMILE AT 402-449-0612.
- Web Link
-
RFQ 636-0027-05
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=636-0027-05)
- Place of Performance
- Address: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
- Zip Code: 55417
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 55417
- Record
- SN00837028-W 20050629/050627211858 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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