SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 7/20/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity, US Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity, ATTN: CEHEC-CT, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315-3860
- ZIP Code
- 22315-3860
- Solicitation Number
- W912HQ-09-R-0013
- Response Due
- 7/30/2009
- Archive Date
- 9/28/2009
- Point of Contact
- Susan M. Stewart, 703-428-7406<br />
- E-Mail Address
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US Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity
(susan.m.stewart@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has identified the need to continue to build upon their validated assessment of leadership potential, strengths and talent in the selection process for senior leaders. USACE intends to continue to develop its leadership capability by improving the leadership effectiveness of individuals selected to fill vacant SES, GS-15 and Supervisory GS-14 positions (and possibly GS-13 level or lower) to enhance and develop leadership through the integration of a consideration of leadership talents, strengths (i.e. potential) into selections for targeted positions. The anticipated contract award is for a multiple award Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery Contract. Individual task orders will be awarded as appropriate for each requirement. No solicitation exists at this time, however, USACE plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) on or about 10 August 2009 A DRAFT Statement of Objectives (SOO) follows. SEE BELOW. USACE is requesting industry comments/suggestions/ideas related to this SOO. The revised SOO will then become a part of the solicitation that will be issued against this presolicitation notice. USACE is not requesting proposals at this point. ONLY industry comments will be accepted. The POC for industry comments on the draft SOO or this presolicitation notice is Nikki Gardner, Contract Specialist, 703-428-8487. All comments shall be put in writing via email, mail or facsimile. The mailing address is HECSA Contracting Office, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315; Email is Nikki.A.Garnder@usace.army.mil; FAX is 703-428-8181. Please do not request a copy of the solicitation. When the solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in FedBizOpps. It is the potential offerors responsibility to monitor the site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Please reference W912HQ-09-R-0013 in any response. THIS SYNOPSIS DOES NOT COMMIT THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO CONTRACT FOR ANY SUPPLY OR SERVICE. THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS. DRAFT STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO) STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT SERVICES PURPOSE The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has identified the need to continue to build upon their validated assessment of leadership potential and talent in the selection process for emerging and senior leaders. USACE intends to continue to develop its leadership capability by improving the leadership effectiveness of individuals selected to fill vacant SES, GS-15, Supervisory GS-14 positions, (and possibly Supervisory GS-13 or lower) or NSPS equivalent to enhance and develop leadership through the integration of a consideration of leadership talents and potential into selections for targeted positions. SCOPE. This contract is to provide leadership assessments; design and development of informational/educational materials on leadership assessment for the USACE website and a handbook for dissemination; a 360 degree feedback assessment; validation and fine-tuning of the predictability of the assessment methodology; host an Emerging Leaders Conference; provide a program to develop employees both individually and within a team, and develop and educate leaders to further train newly hired professionals. PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance will begin on date of award and continue through (12) months with four (1) year options. Option periods, if exercised by the Government shall commence upon completion of the preceding period of performance and continue 12 months thereafter. BACKGROUND. The USACE vision, goals and strategies for the future demand the selection of senior executives and other managers/supervisors with the greatest potential for leadership effectiveness in a learning organization. Corps leaders need to position the organization to respond to shifting emphases and strategic opportunities, and to continuously build networks of trust, support, and communication with a wide range of internal and external associates. In this environment of changing economic, political and work realities, the development of human resources takes on increased importance and developing people to be effective in a learning environment becomes critical to ensuring that the Corps possesses the leadership strengths necessary to lead and manage at all levels. This requires a better understanding of leadership and a method to measure leadership strengths and potential for effectiveness in this environment. Over the past 21 years the Corps has been working on strategies for identifying future leaders and strengthening our current leadership. The number of new hires in the Senior Executive Service (SES), GS-15 and supervisory GS-14 positions (and possibly Supervisory GS-13 or lower) or NSPS equivalent who completed assessments in 2008 was 444 and 588 in 2007, which are provided for information purposes only. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Objective 1: Leadership Assessment. Measurement of the leadership talents and potential in our organization and development of individuals competing for all Senior Executive Service (SES), GS-15 and supervisory GS-14 positions (and possibly Supervisory GS-13 or lower) or NSPS equivalent. Measure leadership talents as they relate to effective job performance as well as the degree to which candidates for these positions possess these leadership talents and potential. Provide a list of industry standards required for leadership positions that can be used to combine with the Corp standards of the position to be filled, for the purpose of interviewing candidates to determine their level of leadership competency. Selection recommendations will be based on the candidates combination of competencies typically used throughout industry and the specific job related requirements. Identified Corp leadership talents/competencies include: Multi-skilled Leader -Strategic & creative thinker -Builder of leaders and teams -Competent full spectrum warfighter or accomplished professional who supports the soldier -Effective in managing, leading & changing large organizations -Skilled in governance, statesmanship, and diplomacy -Understands cultural context, and works effectively across it Leader Attributes -Sets the standard for integrity and character -Confident and competent decision-maker in uncertain situations oPrudent risk taker oInnovative oAdaptive oAccountable -Empathetic and always positive -Professionally educated and dedicated to life-long learning -Effective communicator Objective 2. Administration of Assessment. Provide timely administration of assessment (within 5 days of receipt) of candidates for selection to targeted positions regarding leadership talents and potential that are related to successful performance in USACE. Develop a comparative profile of candidates selected for positions with those not selected, by total sample, military rank, GS grade or NSPS equivalent., and results of assessment process provided through consultation with the Selection Panel to ensure the participants understanding of the overall assessment process and ranking of candidates based on the identified leadership talents and potential. Objective 3. Information/Educational Materials. Design, development and update of informational/educational materials on the leadership assessment for inclusion on the USACE website and development of a handbook of informational/educational materials on the leadership assessment process to be disseminated upon request. Objective 4. 360 Degree Assessment. Administer 360 degree feedback assessment within the first year of appointment, of leaders behaviors or skills as evaluated by subordinates, peers, customers, supervisors and themselves and tailored to address the specific unique leadership challenges of the position filled to include individual feedback sessions(s). Objective 5. Emerging Leaders Conference (ELC). Host a 3 day ELC for no more than 60 employees to be held in conjunction with the Senior Leaders Conference (SLC) typically during the first week of August of each year. The SLC is held at a location determined by the SLC event planners. The purpose of the ELC is to identify and further develop talents and potential, to include an intense and rigorous leadership development workshop designed to ensure that their experience is relevant to ongoing organizational changes, and to align the development of future leaders with the corporate strategic directions and engender commitment to the Corps ideal future. Create a shared understanding of leadership concepts and language and provide individuals who exhibit leadership potential the opportunity to identify and further refine their own leadership potential. Provide the opportunity to apply those strengths through interaction at the ELC. Create an environment for networking, exchanging ideas, and developing relationships. Objective 6. Development/Training. Develop individuals and teams to recognize how to work and grow using their unique talents and potential by developing goals, making informed career decisions, being productive team members, and developing individual development plans (IDPs). Develop and educate leaders to utilize the same techniques to further develop newly hired professionals. GENERAL INFORMATION: REPORTS: The PWS should also include all data requirements in the form of a Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) (DD Form 1423) and traceable to specific tasks defined in their PWS. CONSTRAINTS: Reference memo entitled: Use of Validated Assessment Tools When Filing Positions in the Competitive Service written by the US Office of Personnel Management Delegated Examining Operations Handbook, 2007. See the following URL for additional information: http://www.chcoc.gov/Transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalID=2064
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Humphreys Engineer Center Support Activity ATTN: CEHEC-CT, 7701 Telegraph Road Alexandria VA<br />
- Zip Code: 22315-3860<br />
- Zip Code: 22315-3860<br />
- Record
- SN01880890-W 20090722/090720235545-0a8c01f5db6a2bb6f86b8f71a4181afe (fbodaily.com)
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