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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JULY 14, 2016 FBO #5347
DOCUMENT

99 -- Manager Advantage - Web based human resource tool for federal managers and supervisors - Attachment

Notice Date

7/12/2016
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

611420 — Computer Training
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C);510 East Stoner Avenue;Shreveport LA 71101
 

ZIP Code

71101
 

Solicitation Number

VA25616N0924
 

Response Due

7/11/2016
 

Archive Date

8/10/2016
 

Point of Contact

Fredrick L Wilson
 

E-Mail Address

0-4095<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

DISCLAIMER The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 16, is conducting market research to identify potential sources able to provide comprehensive web based tools used to research federal regulations, laws and policy related to human resources and personnel actions. The Governments objective is to provide a comprehensive, innovative and cost effective method of allowing up to 1500 concurrent user sessions from multiple facilities across TX, LA, OK, MS and AR. This sources sought notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses received based on this notice shall not be considered offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Accordingly, no award will be made based on any information obtained from this effort. The subscription service shall minimally include the following types of content: a.Conflict resolution and hearings: (at a minimum topics must include: alternative dispute resolution, negotiated grievance procedures, the EEO complaint process, the MSPB process and witness testimonies) b.Discrimination, harassment and retaliation: (at a minimum topics must include: accommodating disabilities, age discrimination, EEO retaliation, leveraging diversity, race, color and national origin discrimination, religious discrimination and accommodation, sex discrimination and sexual harassment, the EEO process, and whistleblower reprisal) c.Hiring and retention (at a minimum topics must include: position descriptions, probationary period, recruiting and hiring, reduction in force, retention, telework and training for employees) d.Labor-management relations (at a minimum topics must include: alternative dispute resolution, negotiated grievance procedures, official time, unfair labor practices, union participation rights, and Weingarten meetings and formal discussions) e.Advanced leadership skills (at a minimum topics must include: career development, creativity and innovation and training for managers) f.Core leadership skills (at a minimum topics must include: effective meetings, leveraging diversity, oral communication, team building, time management and written communications) g.Leave and attendance (at a minimum topics must include: annual leave, attendance, absence without leave, emergency situations and severe weather, family medical leave act leave, special issues leave, official time, parental leave and sick leave) h.Manager Conduct (at a minimum topics must include: ethics and Merit principles and prohibited practices) i.Misconduct and discipline (at a minimum topics must include: alcohol and drug abuse, computers and communication devices, delivering removal and termination notices, discipline, etiquette in the workplace and investigations) j.Pay and benefits (at a minimum topics must include: retirement annuities and benefits, retirement for civil service employees, retirement for FERS employees, and travel, temporary duty and permanent change of station) k.Performance management (at a minimum topics must include: addressing poor performance, awards, delegation of work assignments, performance appraisals and standards and performance improvement plans) l.Workers' compensation (at a minimum topics must include: controverting claims, return to work, workers' compensation claims and workplace violence) The online subscription shall include the following tools and features: a.Scenario based videos to simulate real management situations and provide clear guidance on how managers can effectively address the problems at hand b.Knowledge assessments to provide self-checking points for managers to determine if they've mastered specific management skills c.Action steps (step-by-step guidance) to help managers carry out difficult or complicated compliance or leadership responsibilities by providing detailed d.Glossary aids that provide additional guidance to assist managers to use the correct terminology in reports and documentation e.Samples of appropriate letters, proposals, notices and actions. All sample letters shall be fully customizable by administrators f.Additional customizable tools to allow administrators to upload agency documents, collective bargaining agreements and specific agency directives The anticipated NAICS code is 519130 -Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals. The Government is contemplating a sole source contract award to LRP publications; however, a final determination will not be made until market research is complete. Submit responses to the Contracting Officer by: 3:00 P.M. July 19, 2016 at Fredrick.Wilson@va.gov. Use key words "Source Sought Respone - Manager Advantage" in the Subject Line. In order to assess current market conditions, formulate a cost estimate and enhance the Performance Work Statement, the Government is requesting industry feedback with respect to the following: 1.Can you provide the service? 2.What is your socio-economic classification (Large business, SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, etc.)? 3.What is the per user pricing data? 4.Do you offer volume (based on number of users) discounts for? If so, please explain. 5.Describe your web portal security protocols and authentication methods. 6.How are records maintained stored and accessed on your web site? 7.Can customers run aggregate utilization reports? 8.Can customers run customized utilization reports segregated by site? 9.Can users be setup as administrators for purposes of running reports and administering user accounts? 10.Describe your disaster recovery procedures. 11.What is the average monthly up/down time of your web portal? 12.What are your quality standards? 13.How is quality integrated into your service? 14.What are the hours of operation and methods of access for your customer service center.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/ShVAMC/VAMCLAOBrooks/VA25616N0924/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA256-16-N-0924 VA256-16-N-0924.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2866200&FileName=VA256-16-N-0924-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2866200&FileName=VA256-16-N-0924-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Multiple Sites throughout VISN 16;715 S. Pear Orchard Dr.;Ridgeland, MS

Zip Code: 39157
 

Record

SN04179050-W 20160714/160712234620-dcfd590fbc127be111e88009da1e20e4 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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