PRESOL | R | The Command and Staff Preparation is soliciting for non-personal service contractors to provide approximately 12 sessions a year, consisting or 40 hours of facilitation services (i.e. lecture and/or moderation of a panel).

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 05, 2008 FBO #2291
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- The Command and Staff Preparation is soliciting for non-personal service contractors to provide approximately 12 sessions a year, consisting or 40 hours of facilitation services (i.e. lecture and/or moderation of a panel).

Notice Date: 3/3/2008
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Contracting Office: ACA, NRCC, Fort Leavenworth, 600 Thomas Avenue, Unit 3, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-1417
ZIP Code: 66027-1417
Solicitation Number: W91QF408A0004
Response Due: 3/25/2008
Archive Date: 5/24/2008
Point of Contact: Leo Burris, 913-684-1626
E-Mail Address: Email your questions to ACA, NRCC, Fort Leavenworth
(leo.burris@us.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. CONTRACT FORM SECTON A 1. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is for the purpose of establishing the terms, conditions and price for services described in the Statement of Work (SOW). Services shall be furnished when requested by the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative of the government. This BPA forms the foundation for a subsequent Government obligation. It is not a contract but a written instrument of understanding. T he contract is formed by the Government making a written or verbal order / call for services to be performed and the Contractor accepting, either by promising to perform or by beginning performance.2. The period of performance under this BPA is 1 April 200 8, or date of award (which ever is later) through 31 March 2011. 3. Contractors shall perform services described by Tasks 1 through 4 of the Statement of Work as a Facilitator / Trainer, for the School for Command Preparation. Seminars (zero to four) are held each month. Contractor shall prepare all materials, typed or with a word processor, to convey a professional image, i.e. no spelling or grammatical errors.4. The government intends to award three BPAs. The government will require contractors to pro vide presentations from the following list: a) Battalion Spouse Panel Moderator (Task 1) b) Myers Briggs Type Indicator (requires Certification) (Task 1) (c) Situational Leadership Lecture (Task 1) d) Volunteer Management Lecture (Task 1) e) Interperso nal Communications Lecture (Task 1) f) Conflict Management Lecture (Task 1) g) Family Readiness Group Panel Moderator (Task 1) h) Trauma in the Unit Presentation (Task 1) i) Brigade Spouse Discussion Group Moderator (Task 1) (j) Command Sergeants Maj or Spouse Panel Moderator (Task 1) k) Command Sergeants Major Spouse Caucus Facilitator (Task 1)l) Personal Values Systems (Task 1)m) Group Development Lecture (Task 1)It is currently anticipated that the BPA Contractors selected under this Solicitation wi ll be primarily engaged in the following Task 1 presentations: Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Family Readiness Group Panel Moderator, Situational Leadership/ Volunteer Management Lecture, and Battalion Spouse Panel Moderator.Contractors may be requi red to provide any of the following: a) Other Presentations (Task 2)b) Facilitation services (Tasks 3) c) Administrative services (Task 4).The government may award other BPA agreements within 90 days of the submission due date. Dollar Limit: $90,000.00 B PA Call Limit: $2,500.00 FSC Codes:R419 LINE ITEMS - FFP ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT 0000 Non-Personal Services as: Facilitator / Trainer / Presenter / Lecturer / Moderator, per session, 1 April 2008 through 31 March 2009. 0001 CTS/PALS presentation 1.00 Each Subject Matter Expert (SME), presenter, lecturer, moderator for the scheduled presentation specified in Para. 4.a. through m. above, page 2, and described in Appendix A. Not separa tely priced but included are preparation, setup and related time. See Task 1, SOW. Specify below pricing on those presentations you are qualified to perform: a)Battalion Spouse Panel Moderator (Task 1) &&&&&&&. $____________ b)Myers Briggs Type Indicator (requires Certification) (Task 1) .. $____________ c)Situational Leadership Lecture (Task 1) &&&..&&&&&. $____________ d)Volunteer Management Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&. $____________ e)Interpersonal Communications Lecture (Tas k 1) &&&&&. $____________ f)Conflict Management Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&&. $____________ g)Family Readiness Group Panel Moderator (Task 1) & &&&. $____________ h)Trauma in the Unit Presentation (Task 1) &&.&&&&&&. $____________ i)Brigade Spouse Discussion Group Moderator (Task 1) &&&. $____________ j)Command Sergeants Major Spouse Panel Moderator (Task 1) & $____________ k)Co mmand Sergeants Major Spouse Caucus Facilitator (Task 1) . $____________ l)Personal Values Systems (Task 1) ) &&&&&&&&&&&. $____________ m)Group Development Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&&&. $____________ 0002 Other presentation 1.00 Quarter Hours ___________ Subject Matter Expert (SME), presenter, lecturer, moderator for other presentation required by SCP per Task 2, SOW. Not separately priced but included is preparation, setup and related time. Presentation shall be priced based u pon the originally scheduled length in units to the nearest quarter hour. 0003 CTS Facilitator 1.00 Each ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities for CTS seminar (approx. 40 hours of general participation including most prepa ration, setup and related time, of which 18 hours are small group sessions, during a 5 day period) See Task 3, SOW. 0004 CTS Admin duties 1.00 Each ___________ Administrative duties in support of CTS seminar programs (general participation including most preparation, setup and related time during a 5 day period) See Task 4, SOW. 005 PALS Facilitator 1.00 Each ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities for a Personal Awareness Leadership (PAL) seminar (24 hours of general participation including most preparation, setup and related time, and small group sessions during a 3 day period) See Task 3, SOW. 0006 PALS Admin duties 1.00 Each ___________ Administrative duties in support of PALS seminar programs (24 hours of general participation including most preparation, setup and related time, and small group sessions during a 3 day period) See Task 4, SOW. 0007 Other facilitation services 1.00 Hour ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities for other SCP seminars per Task 3, SOW. Not separately priced but included is preparation, setup and related time. Facilitation Services shall be priced based upon the specific originally scheduled number of hours for the session. 000 8 Internal Training Workshop 1.00 Each ___________ Attend and participate in an internal one day training workshop (approx. 8 hours). 0009 Internal Meeting/Activity 1.00 Hour ____________ Attend meeting or other activity during non- seminar week ( approx 2 hours). ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT 1000 Non-Personal Services as: Facilitator / Trainer / Presenter / Lecturer / Moderator, per session, 1April 2009 through 31 March 2010. 1001 CTS/PALS presentation 1.00 Each Subject Matter Expert (SME), presenter, lecturer, moderator for the scheduled presentation specified in Para. 4.a. through m. above, page 2, and described in Appendix A. Not separately priced but included are preparation, setup and related time. See Task 1, SOW. Specify below pricing on those presentations you are qualified to perform: a) Battalion Spouse Panel Moderator (Task 1) &&&&&&&. $____________ b) Myers Briggs Type Indicator (requires C ertification)(Task 1) ____________ c) Situational Leadership Lecture (Task 1) &&&..&&&&&. $____________ d) Volunteer Management Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&. $____________ e) Interpersonal Communications Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&. $_________ ___ f) Conflict Management Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&&. $____________ g) Family Readiness Group Panel Moderator (Task 1) &&&&. $____________ h) Trauma in the Unit Presentation (Task 1) &&.&&&&&&. $____________ i) Brigade Spouse Discus sion Group Moderator (Task 1) &&&. $____________ j) Command Sergeants Major Spouse Panel Moderator (Task 1) & $____________ k) Command Sergeants Maj or Spouse Caucus Facilitator (Task 1) $ ____________ l) Personal Values Systems (Task 1) ) &&&&&&&&&&&. $____________ m) Group Development Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&&&. $____________ 1002 Other presentation 1.00 Quarter Hours ________ ___ Subject Matter Expert (SME), presenter, lecturer, moderator for other presentation required by SCP per Task 2, SOW. Not separately priced but included is preparation, setup and related time. Presentation shall be priced based upon the originally scheduled length in units to the nearest quarter hour. 1003 CTS Facilitator 1.00 Each ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities for CTS seminar (approx. 40 hours of general participation including most preparation, setup and r elated time, of which 18 hours are small group sessions, during a 5 day period) See Task 3, SOW. 1004 CTS Admin duties 1.00 Each ___________ Administrative duties in support of CTS seminar programs (general participation including most prep aration, setup and related time during a 5 day period) See Task 4, SOW. 1005 PALS Facilitator 1.00 Each ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities for a Personal Awareness Leadership (PAL) seminar (24 hours of general partici pation including most preparation, setup and related time, and small group sessions during a 3 day period) See Task 3, SOW. 1006 PALS Admin duties 1.00 Each ___________ Administrative duties in support of PALS seminar programs (24 hours of general participation including most preparation, setup and related time, and small group sessions during a 3 day period) See Task 4, SOW. 1007 Other facilitation services 1.00 Hour ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities fo r other SCP seminars per Task 3, SOW. Not separately priced but included is preparation, setup and related time. Facilitation Services shall be priced based upon the specific originally scheduled number of hours for the session. 1008 Internal Tra ining Workshop 1.00 Each ___________ Attend and participate in an internal one day training workshop (approx. 8 hours). 1009 Internal Meeting/Activity 1.00 Hour ____________ Attend meeting or other activity during non-seminar week ( approx 2 hours). ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT Non-Personal Services as: Facilitator / Trainer / Presenter / Lecturer / Moderator, per session, 1 April 2010 through 31 March 2011. 2001 CTS/PALS pr esentation 1.00 Each Subject Matter Expert (SME), presenter, lecturer, moderator for the scheduled presentation specified in Para. 4.a. through m. above, page 2, and described in Appendix A. Not separately priced but included are preparation, se tup and related time. See Task 1, SOW. Specify below pricing on those presentations you are qualified to perform: a) Battalion Spouse Panel Moderator (Task 1) &&&&&&&. $____________ b) Myers Briggs Type Indicator (requires Certification) (Task 1) $____________ c) Situational Leadership Lecture (Task 1) &&&..&&&&&. $____________ d) Volunteer Management Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&. $____________ e) Interpersonal Communications Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&. $____________ f) Conflict Management Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&&. $____________ g) Family Readiness Group Panel Moderator (Task 1) && $____________ h) Trauma in the Unit Presentation (Task 1) &&.&&&&&&. $____________ i)Brigade Spouse Discussion Group Moderator (Task 1) &&&. $____________ j) Command Sergeants Major Spouse Panel Moderator (Task 1) $____________ k) Command Sergeants Major Spouse Caucus Facilitator (Task 1) . ____________ l) Personal Values Systems (Task 1) ) &&&&&&&&&&&. $____ ________ m) Group Development Lecture (Task 1) &&&&&&&&&&. $____________ 2002 Other presentation 1.00 Quarter Hours ___________ Subject Matte r Expert (SME), presenter, lecturer, moderator for other presentation required by SCP per Task 2, SOW. Not separately priced but included is preparation, setup and related time. Presentation shall be priced based upon the originally scheduled length in u nits to the nearest quarter hour. 2003 CTS Facilitator 1.00 Each ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities for CTS seminar (approx. 40 hours of general participation including most preparation, setup and related time, of which 18 hours are small group sessions, during a 5 day period) See Task 3, SOW. 2004 CTS Admin duties 1.00 Each ___________ Administrative duties in support of CTS seminar programs (general participation including most preparation, setup and re lated time during a 5 day period) See Task 4, SOW. 2005 PALS Facilitator 1.00 Each ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities for a Personal Awareness Leadership (PAL) seminar (24 hours of general participation including most preparation, setup and related time, and small group sessions during a 3 day period) See Task 3, SOW. 2006 PALS Admin duties 1.00 Each ___________ Administrative duties in support of PALS seminar programs (24 hours of general participation including most preparation, setup and related time, and small group sessions during a 3 day period) See Task 4, SOW. 2007 Other facilitation services 1.00 Hour ___________ Facilitate small group learning activities for other SCP seminars per Task 3, SOW. Not separately priced but included is preparation, setup and related time. Facilitation Services shall be priced based upon the specific originally scheduled number of hours for the session. 2008 Internal Training Workshop 1.00 E ach ___________ Attend and participate in an internal one day training workshop (approx. 8 hours). 2009 Internal Meeting/Activity 1.00 Hour ____________ Attend meeting or other activity during non-seminar week ( approx 2 hours). <B R>STATEMENT OF WORK 1. TITLE: FACILITATOR/TRAINER, COMMAND TEAM SEMINAR 2. SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor, upon notification of acceptance of the contractor proposal of the Blanket Purchase Agreement, shall supply the necessary services to accomplish th e tasks outlined in the following paragraphs. The Government will furnish the required classroom space, student expendable office supplies, and training materials necessary to meet specific class objectives. Any required travel, child care, personal expe ndable supplies, or other operating expenses are the responsibility of the contractor. 3. TASKS: The contractor shall perform the following Tasks: 3.1. TASK 1: Subject matter expert and presenter / lecturer / moderator for any of the scheduled seminar ses sions setout in Appendix A and ordered prior to a scheduled seminar. 3.1.1. Contractor shall have the knowledge, skills, education, certification and experience specified in Appendix A for the session ordered. 3.1.2. Contractor is responsible to prepare an d present on the ordered subject a lecture, Presentation or panel of the scheduled length, during the scheduled time period, and including the elements specified in Appendix A.3.1.3. The actual length of a presentation may be increased or decreased by the Seminar Director to meet the requirements of a specific, in progress, training seminar, without affecting the price. 3.1.4. Contractor and the Government shall confirm qualifications and agree at least two weeks prior to the Governments first order for a new session topic.3.1.5. The Contractor chosen to provide the following Presentations shall perform as stated below: 3.1.5.1. TASK 1b: Subject matter expert for the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).3.1.5.1.1. Contractor shall be responsible for a one ho ur presentation introducing the seminar attendees to the theory and methods of applying the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to their personal and professional lives . 3.1.5.1.2. Contractor shall have current MBTI certification and be familiar with the current theories and requirements pertaining to the administration of the MBTI instrument. 3.1.5.2. TASK 1c: Subject matter expert for Situational Leadership 3.1.5.2.1. Contractor shall have training or education in the Theory of Situational Leadership. Must be able to address the four leadership styles of situational Leadership and help seminar attendees apply these in practical use and exercises. 3.1.5.2.2. Contractor shall be responsible for a 45 minute lecture on Situational Leadership, to include the four leadership styles. 3.1.5.3. TASK 1a: Subject matter expert and panel moderator for the Battalion Spouse Panel. 3.1.5.3.1. Contractor shall have knowledge of and experience working with the spouses of Army Battalion Commanders; be able to address the special issues and challenges facing an individual in this position; be able to facilitate a panel of 2 - 15 members who shall act as resources by sharing their expe riences as a spouse of battalion commanders; be able to address the interface between the enlisted and officer corps within the United States Army; skilled panel moderator to include confrontation management skills and effective communication.3.1.5.3.2. Contractor shall be responsible for a one hour presentation of a panel of 2 - 15 members of spouses of former battalion commanders. 3.1.5.4. TASK 1.g: Subject matter expert for Family Readiness Group (FRG) Panel3.1.5.4.1. Contractor shall have knowledge of and experience working with the commanders, CSMs and spouses; be able to address the special issues and challenges facing an individual in relation to deployment and Family Readiness Groups; be able to moderate a panel of 3 - 8 members who shall act a s resources by sharing their FRG experiences as a Commander, Rear Detachment Commander, CSM and spouse; be able to address the interface between the enlisted and officer corps within the United States Army; skilled panel moderator to include confrontatio n management skills and effective communication.3.1.5.4.2. Contractor shall be responsible for a one hour presentation of a panel of 3 - 8 members of Commanders, Rear Detachment Commanders, CMSs and spouses along with representatives from the reserves and DA Staff.3.1.5.5. TASK 1.d: Subject matter expert and presentor for the Volunteer Management lecture. 3.1.5.5.1. Contractor shall be responsible for a 30 - minute lecture presentation on volunteer management. 3.1.5.5.2. As a minimum, the contractor shall have three weeks formal training in the recruitment, retention and utilization of volunteers; and knowledge of volunteer programs in the civilian community and specific to the Army life-style. Two years varied experience as a volunteer with a local or nat ional organization can be substituted for formal training; and experienced in writing documentation for volunteer positions such as job descriptions, resumes, and position announcements. 3.2. Task 2: The contractor shall provide other presentations, lectu res, panels and group discussions (not included in the facilitator duties) as required by the activity. 3.2.1. Contractor shall prepare and present those presentations, lectures, panels and group discussions requested by the activity with adequate notice a nd upon determination of appropriate qualifications by the contractor and the activity. 3.3. TASK 3: Facilitate small group learning activities.3.3.1. The contractor will demonstrate effective facilitation skills and apply adult learning theory concepts i n a small group experimental learning environment. Contractor will be responsible for the learning environment. Contractor will be responsible for the learning activities of one small group consisting of approximately 12 spouses and 12 - 15 military offi cers. 3.3.2. Contractor will demonstrate interpersonal skills of empathy, acceptance, congruence, and flexibility; communication skills of effective listening, observation, reflection, intervening, and reframing; and skill in techniques of the use of structured exercises, confrontations, and verbal/nonverbal interventions. 3.3.3. Contractor will have education or training in such areas as personality theory, grou p dynamics, interpersonal communication, sociology, psychology, human relations, adult education theory, counseling or helping skills, human growth and development theory, professional ethics/personal values, and assertiveness training. 3.3.4. Contractor w ill possess appropriate presentation skills, to include the ability to analyze the audience; prepare presentation script and audio-visual support materials; and clear and precise oral communication. 3.4. TASK 4: Administrative duties in support of seminar programs. 3.4.1. Contractor will attend scheduled coordination meetings including, but not limited to, pre-course, during course, and course closure meetings. 3.4.2. The contractor is responsible for the complete set up of his/her assigned small group are a or lecture area. Set up includes, but is not limited to, arrangement of classroom furniture (chairs, table); set up of easel; set up and operation of audio-visual equipment (TV, VCR, overhead projector, etc.) for lecture; and ensure the required instru ctional materials are available. The area will be completely organized prior to the start of each day of the seminar, as early as possible within the limits of the published training schedule for each session/class.3.4.3. Contractor is required to be at t he training location at least 30 minutes prior to the first session, and stay until the completion of the daily training activities.3.4.4. Contractor will be required to serve as the administrative coordinator for a seminar session. Administrative duties will be rotated among the contractors, one per session, to provide an equitable distribution of these additional duties.3.4.5. Contractor is responsible for administering course critiques and follow-up with appropriate changes to course content and structu re based on student feedback. Contractor will synchronize course content to insure standardization of presentations and materials across all small groups.3.4.6. Contractor should possess typing or word processing skills sufficient to prepare materials wit h a professional image, i.e. no spelling or grammatical errors.Section I - Contract Clauses 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2001).52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMM ERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2001) 252.204-7004 REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION.(NOV 2001)SECTION K 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2002)SELECTION CRITERIA All proposals should provide for full Government ownersh ip of all developed products. Proposals shall include a specific resume and statement of the date of availability of the offeror. Activity personnel will evaluate each proposal submitted, without knowledge of cost. Their evaluation will primarily consider the education/training and experience provided in the resumes for performance of the tasks in the Statement of Work. The Contracting Officer will review the final evaluations and may request clarification from, or negotiate with, one or more of the propos ing offerors; or award the BPA(s) without further discussions. The Contracting Officer will award the BPA(s) to the contractor(s) representing the best value to the government. For Complete Bid package contract leo.burris@us.army. mill Phone 913-6 84-1626
Place of Performance: Address: Command and General Staff College 250 Gibbon Ave Fort Leavenworth KS; Zip Code: 66027-1417; Country: US
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R -- The Command and Staff Preparation is soliciting for non-personal service contractors to provide approximately 12 sessions a year, consisting or 40 hours of facilitation services (i.e. lecture and/or moderation of a panel).