SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- Diplomatic History of the United States
- Notice Date
- 4/1/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service Institute, Office of Acquisitions, M/FSI/EX/GSACQ, 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Room F-2129, SA-42, Arlington, Virginia, 22204
- ZIP Code
- 22204
- Solicitation Number
- SFSIAQSS003
- Archive Date
- 5/4/2010
- Point of Contact
- Glenn A. Kowallis, , James S. (Steve) Rogers,
- E-Mail Address
-
kowallisg@state.gov, rogersjs@state.gov
(kowallisg@state.gov, rogersjs@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND AREA STUDIES ORIENTATION TRAINING DIVISION STATEMENT OF WORK – Diplomatic History of the U.S. I. Introduction Professional services are requested by the U.S. Government for the development and presentation of a five-day course entitled “Diplomatic History of the U.S.” for anyone in the U.S. Government community at the Foreign Service Institute of the United States Department of State. The training will take place in classrooms at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC), 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, 20522-4201 or other designated training sites. II.Background This is a stand alone course for any member of the U.S. Government community with an interest in U.S. diplomatic history. The audience will be members of this community wishing to enhance their understanding of U.S. diplomacy from the time of American independence to the present. Employees and others who serve in U.S. missions abroad encounter occasions when they may be asked to explain and/or comment on U.S. diplomacy in a historical context. This course will provide an in depth understanding of the development of U.S. diplomacy and how American values have shaped U.S. foreign policy. The course will be offered three (3) times in FY-10. Class size will be a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 60 participants. The number of course offerings during the year is subject to change or cancellation with notification of such changes made as early as possible. III. Course Goals and Objectives The course focuses on the establishment and evolution of U.S. diplomacy from 1776 to the present. The course introduces participants, in broad terms, to key events and currents in Diplomatic History and to the roles of key players, including the President, National Security Council, State Department, and Congress, in the development of U.S. foreign policy. By the end of the course, participants should be able to: •Discuss key trends in the history of U.S. diplomacy; •Describe the roles of various U.S. government agencies in the development and execution of foreign policy; •Discuss the evolution of the U.S. role in multilateral diplomacy; •Identify specific events and eras that produced shifts in American diplomacy; •Identify the roles, responsibilities, and impact of U.S. Government officials and agencies throughout U.S. history in the formation of diplomatic practices and policies; and •Identify lessons learned from U.S. diplomatic history that can inform current U.S. foreign policy formulation. IV. Detailed Work Requirements The contractor will develop and deliver five consecutive days of training in which the training day will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to include breaks and a 45-minute lunch period. In addition to theoretical discussion, instruction should include interactive activities designed to underscore the course goals. The contractor must provide detailed lesson plans that utilize adult training practices. More specifically the contractor shall: •Meet with the course coordinator (define number of days/weeks prior to the course) to present a training design and daily lesson plans; •Prepare a complete course schedule, which includes lectures, topics, interactive activities and practical hands-on experiences for the participants to be presented for review by the course coordinator no later than three weeks prior to the course date; and •Define teaching aids and audio-visual materials to be used in the course. V. Contractor Requirements The contract must have experience as an educator/facilitator of adult training programs as well as an understanding of the mission statement and work of the U.S. Department of State and other U.S. government agencies. Professional knowledge of U.S. history, the role of diplomacy in promoting U.S. interests and its resources is essential. All key personnel conducting the training shall be identified by name and experience. Substitutions for the contractor must be arranged by the contractor and receive prior approval by the U.S Government contracting official. All substitutions must have equivalent verifiable experience. Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of each five-day course and after receipt of a proper invoice submitted to the Budget and Management Office of the Foreign Service Institute; The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits relative to teaching materials selected for distribution to students in the course; and The contractor is responsible for preparing and providing sufficient copies of all course materials for each student and the course coordinators. VI. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract shall be from June 14-August 20, 2010. Three U.S. Diplomatic History classes are currently scheduled for fiscal year 2010. Proposed Training Dates for the Remainder of FY-10 June 14-18, 2010 August 16-20, 2010 Should it be necessary to cancel or postpone one or more of the courses, the contractor will be given a minimum of two weeks’ notice prior to the scheduled start of that course, and in the case of cancellation, will be paid for only actual documented costs incurred in preparation for the workshop. In the case of postponement, the contractor will be reimbursed only actual documented costs that cannot be deferred until the rescheduled offering(s). VII. Government Provided Property The U.S. Government will provide the following material and supplies: •Routine classroom supplies including whiteboards, flipcharts, and markers; and •Audio/visual equipment. VIII. Government Point of Contact The contracting officer representative for this effort is Anne Linnee, Deputy Coordinator/COR, who can be reached at (703) 302-7524.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 4000 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia, 22204, United States
- Zip Code: 22204
- Zip Code: 22204
- Record
- SN02110579-W 20100403/100402000005-07d5a86dd9c95e69ae902d2b3e006c41 (fbodaily.com)
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